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7 talented South African illustrators to watch – Computer Arts
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Nick Carson picks his favourites from last month's Design Indaba Expo in Cape Town
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25 Mar 15
Blood as ink
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Pentagram partner Harry Pearce uses his own blood for a poster design that questions the self-destructiveness of the human species.
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24 Mar 15
Joburg Her Homeburg
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Design Activism
Rendani Nemakhavhani, graphic designer and frequent taxi commuter, captures the hustle and style of Joburg’s streets in her work.
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23 Mar 15
Where craft and art meet
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African Design
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Craft
Elbé Coetsee's new book, "Craft Art in South Africa", is a beautifully illustrated journey through the tactile possibilities of handmade work.
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23 Mar 15
#MakeChange: Flipping trash into treasure
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Craft
They might be light and summery but flip-flops pose a deadly threat to Kenya’s coast.
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22 Mar 15
"Iron Sky" by Daniel Wolfe
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Film & Animation
Winner at SXSW, this music video directed by Daniel Wolfe is a harrowing accompaniment to Paolo Nutini’s psych-rock song.
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20 Mar 15
"Masangango" by Mokoomba
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African Design
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Music & Sound Design
A swirl of sounds by the internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean sextet that gives traditional Tonga music a rhythmic twist.
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19 Mar 15
An alternative market stall
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Architecture & Interiors
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Craft
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Design Thinking
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Product Design
A studio in New York searches for a way to alleviate the daily struggles of Ghanaian street vendors – and finds it in an unusual place.
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18 Mar 15
A reason to celebrate
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Party Bunch & Co’s illustrated designs blur the line between stationery and art.
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18 Mar 15
A store design made for walking
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Multidisciplinary studio Lagranja Design crafts a contemporary cobbler look for Spanish shoe retailer Tascón’s two stores in Barcelona.
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17 Mar 15
Kassena Town by Dokter and Misses
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African Design
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Product Design
Dokter and Misses’ new range of storage pieces is a further exploration of West African Kassena architecture.
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17 Mar 15
The DeskStand by RCAgency
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Design Thinking
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Industrial Design
It’s said to be as deadly as smoking and sugar but have no fear, Cape Town-based designer Ryan Roberts has created a healthy alternative to sitting.
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16 Mar 15
Real booty music
Design News
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Music & Sound Design
A designer, producer, manufacturer and twerk star join forces to create a track made by the booty – for the booty.
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16 Mar 15
Honey-Comb shelves by Leg Studios
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Architecture & Interiors
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Design Thinking
This new shelving system from South African trio Leg Studios pairs delicate copper connectors with raw wood.
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15 Mar 15
"Keep In Touch" by Dope Saint Jude featuring Angel-Ho
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Music & Sound Design
A sassy track with catchy wordplay by Catherine St Jude, a new female rapper from the Cape Flats.
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13 Mar 15
The tricking part
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Art & Photography
Andrzej Urbanski's paintings may look like they were made by a computer, but the love for colour that fuels them is 100% human.
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13 Mar 15
"The art of Andrzej Urbanski" by Rowan Pybus
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Art & Photography
A short film about how artist Andrzej Urbanski experiments with colour in technically precise paintings made on the street and in his studio.
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13 Mar 15
A feast for all the senses
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Food Design
Maranda Engelbrecht deconstructs a special meal at Babylonstoren for a fuller, more sensual experience.
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12 Mar 15
Taking wearable technology to the next level
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The wearable technology industry is still in its infancy but local scientists from Stellenbosch are quietly revolutionising it.
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11 Mar 15
Skog Kids range by Skog Kids
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Architecture & Interiors
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Product Design
Skog Kids launches a new range of South African-made furniture for children.
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11 Mar 15
Designing sounds for William Kentridge
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Music & Sound Design
For musician Adam Howard, the opportunity to collaborate with South Africa's most well-known artist signalled a shift towards "sound-agnostic" composition.
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10 Mar 15
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Flower power
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Design studio K&i has created an identity system for the City of Tshwane’s bid to become a leading green capital in Africa.
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10 Mar 15
Handwoven wall mats by Bofred
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Craft
Bofred teams up with Sisters 4 Sisters to create textile wall art.
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9 Mar 15
Tweenage identity
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Pentagram partner Emily Oberman has designed the opening titles for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s new comedy show.
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9 Mar 15
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