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Scher has created a striking design for a book that looks at … sustainable and human-centred design. For more than 30 years … influenced generations of designers, architects, builders, manufacturers … >

between photography, graphic design, embroidery and being a video … secured her a spot in the Design Indaba 2016 Emerging Creative … art direction and graphic design at Red and Yellow School … >

The Levity Light, designed by Dutchdesign firm Studio Truly Truly … product involved in planning, designing and constructing buildings … projects from the worlds of design, film, music and creative … >

South African fashion designer Hendrik Vermeulen's … and incorporated into the design in strategic ways. The result … delicate, floaty garments designed to play on the attractive/repellant … >

At last month's Design Indaba 2015 conference in Cape Town, British artist Dominic Wilcox's humorous, engaging talk drew the most laughter, as well as audible expressions of awe and wonder. After his time on stage, the crowd's enthusiasm didn't wane; his book signing sessions were filled to capacity. Wilcox, who is from Sunderland in the northeast of England, has amassed a portfolio that spans a wide range of intriguing works. Among the most fascinating are his wonderful watch domes, which are also among his own favorites. Wilcox wondered if the hands on a watch would be able to support small sculptures, and set out to test the idea. The finished products are a prime example of the playfulness that runs throughout his work. They include watch sculptures that feature a man standing cross-armed, refusing to shake another's hand (hour after hour) and a child hiding behind a tree, another child moving in front of it as the hands spin round. Many of the artist's works have a humorous slant and subvert everyday items, turning them into something unexpected. "I've discovered that having a playful approach is very helpful to finding ideas," Wilcox tells CH. "When you find that out, you do it again. I think everyone should have a playful approach, particularly in the first stages of creativity. No matter what the area is, it's far better to keep the ideas open; don't close them down. Sometimes there's a temptation to think, 'What does it do? How do we sell that?' That closes the idea down. I try to keep it open and push it as far as possible. It's about playfulness, open-mindedness and taking risks, the freedom to make mistakes, whatever they are." This way of working has led to truly fun, unusual pieces. For example, the Finger Nose Stylus is a device attached to your nose that lets you scroll on your phone while in the bath. Like most of his art, it's made from whatever materials were most suitable for the project - in this case: a stylus, clay and elastic. Wilcox doesn't specialize in any one material or technique, instead letting the idea decide. "A lot of my work is based on everyday things and it's very rare for me to do something in luxury materials," he says. But that doesn't mean his works aren't beautiful. For last year's London Design … >

Design News … Africa is a source of vibrant design inspiration and ingenious … projects from the worlds of design, film, music and creative … >

Place, for which I helped design the cover. Only one week … Design News … Africa is a source of vibrant design inspiration and ingenious … >

second instalment of graphic designer Michael Bierut's exclusive … exclusive interview with Design Indaba in the top spot. Among … things, Bierut talks about how designing makes you less normal than … >

much later, in 1979. Set designer Sabine Theunissen and projection … a sharp Art Deco-inspired design and large background … Design News … >

performance-lecture he gave on stage at Design Indaba Conference 2015. Later … print he made especially for Design Indaba for only R15 000 here. In … Design News … >

comes to releasing her new designs. She brings out ranges continuously … of underwear label Ruby to design and make Spanish dancing … my own," she recalls. She designed petite ballet pumps - the … >

Lynch's approach to interior design is simple: "Throw the rule … by her peers, when she was awarded the South African Interior … of the Year prize. "The award came at an interesting time … >

inspiration from African furniture design, Patricia Urquiola has unveiled … the latest in furniture and design from countries around the … exhibiting new products by designers of furniture, lighting … >

Alex Atala as a speaker to Design Indaba Conference 2013.  Atala's … with Atala winning numerous awards including Chef of the Year … Design News … >

Irish designer David Irwin's Tyneside lounger … by Deadgood. The chair's design was made with the cinema … Deadgood. His industrial design studio, founded in 2011 … >