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African roots
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Craft
Stylish and practical, Quamta's range of leather accessories are ideal for the modern individual.
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31 Oct 11
Feelings of intimacy
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
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Information Design
Be still my beating heart... or my feelings will show! The Intimacy 2.0 garments turn less or more transparent in response to the wearer's heartbeat.
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26 Oct 11
Christien Meindertsma on her affinity for raw materials
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Her thoughtful exploration of materials such as wool and flax sees Christien Meindertsma creating gorgeously ethical design.
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23 Aug 11
Campana Brothers at Milan2011
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Product Design
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Design Thinking
For the Campana Brothers design is about creating and proposing dreams, like they did in ostrich leather with the Klein Karoo company.
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19 May 11
Bac for good
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Product Design
Jasper Morrison’s Bac family of chairs welcomes two new addition to the fold.
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11 May 11
Karoo-inspired at Milan2011
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The Campana Brothers present a selection of designs made in collaboration with Klein Karoo ostrich leather supplier at Milan2011.
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8 Apr 11
Awesome accessories
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Natural, original and beautiful. Tjerrie's range of gorgeous and glam accessories will have you coming back for more.
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28 Feb 11
Game on
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Craft
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
African Gameskin's FSP Collection is an adventurous range of handbags, where wildlife meets contemporary chic.
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27 Feb 11
Making faces
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Have you seen these faces around Cape Town, or have you seen the FACT bags that tell a little story about life in the townships?
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27 Feb 11
If the shoe fits
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Product Design
Gala is a new shoe concept that improves comfort and wearability with exactly the right support.
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13 Dec 10
KIN
KIN is a Cape Town-based 100% handmade South African art and design company, previously known as The Fringe Arts.
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26 Nov 10
Chimpel
Chimpel is a range of luxury leather accessories that showcases the unique spirit and feeling of Africa in a fashionable way.
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14 Nov 10
Well seated
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Product Design
It might be all in the mind, but sitting on a pretty saddle will definitely make cycling for exercise (or pleasure) more fun.
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18 Oct 10
Gripping and groping
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Product Design
Now groping can be as easy as tying your shoelaces, or riding a bike...
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14 Oct 10
Hats off
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Naoto Fukasawa's new collection of hats are made entirely of paper, but beautifully crafted.
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20 Sep 10
By hand and with heart
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Product Design
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Craft
Designers, artists, crafters: It's time to start thinking of the handmade designs you want to submit to the Cape Craft and Design Institute.
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5 Sep 10
The Summit
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19 Aug 10
Three little pigs
Design News
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Product Design
Fitment, stuffed toy, luxury good, sculpture, gym equipment or just plain pig? The good thing is that it doesn't really matter.
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1 Jun 10
Exhibitor success story: Tiffany Marx
Design News
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
From simple gold rings and leather bangles, to elaborate diamond earrings and platinum watches, Tiffany Marx can complete any outfit.
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31 May 10
Holiday fun at Young Designers Workshops
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Food Design
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Craft
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Adding to the excitement mounting around the World Cup, Design Indaba is offering creative holiday workshops for high-school learners.
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27 May 10
Bouroullec Brothers exhibiting in Paris
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Industrial Design
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Product Design
The Bouroullec Brothers' latest exhibition combines the functionality and magic of industrial design.
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11 May 10
Eco treasures
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Product Design
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Craft
Design Indaba Expo 2010: The African Queen Studio are launching a new range of truly inspirational lighting.
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8 Feb 10
IDOIDEA CREATIVE BOUTIQUE
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27 Jan 10
MATBLAC
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18 Dec 09
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