Topics

  • Consumer Christmas
    Design News • 25 Dec 10
    Shopaholics will love this Christmas tree made of shopping trolleys… >
  • Staying connected
    Design News • 25 Dec 10
    The SoBi Social Bicycle system allows for a more efficient and cost-effective interactive cycling experience. >
  • The Elements S[urvival] coat. Photo: Brittany Thomasson.
    Braving the cold
    Design News • 24 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Veronika Scott has designed a coat that doubles-up as a sleeping bag, bringing a bit of relief and comfort to thousands of homeless people. >
  • PlantFictions. Photo: Troika, 2010.
    The power of plants
    Design News • 23 Dec 10
    Troika’s latest project imagines a world where plants work to address pressing urban issues including recycling and biofuels. >
  • Oneybike by Peter Vagra.
    One for the road
    Design News • 23 Dec 10
    Welcome back old school... The Oneybike will take you on a journey reminiscent of simpler times. >
  • Be the change at DI2011
    Festival News • 22 Dec 10
    She's turning school education on its head and making it relevant in a real world context, through design thinking. Meet Kiran Bir Sethi. >
  • Football Training Centre. Photo: Allan James.
    Soccer in Soweto
    Design News • 22 Dec 10
    A new soccer training centre in Soweto hopes to build on the World Cup legacy and promote the development of the game among the youth. >
  • Velosynth bike synthesizer.
    Info on the go
    Design News • 22 Dec 10
    Here's a clever bicycle device that presents the cyclist and fellow road users with useful audio data, including speed and acceleration. >
  • Advent 2010 by Thomas Heatherwick.
    Days to Christmas
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    Thomas Heatherwick’s special advent calendar has us in awe… >
  • The Diorama Map Series by Sohei Nishino.
    Mapping it
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    Sohei Nishino's photographic collage recreations of major cities reveal surprisingly intimate details. >
  • The Road Popper by Chromoly.
    Easy to pop
    Design News • 21 Dec 10
    The Road Popper is a fun bicycle accessory that will come in really easy when you're in need of a cold drink... >
  • Camper creations
    Design News • 20 Dec 10
    Marti Guixé has collaborated with the Camper brand for the design of their new boutique shoe shop. >
  • Register now as a buyer for DI2011
    Festival News • 20 Dec 10
    Buyers are invited to register now for the Design Indaba Expo 2011, to take advantage of great facilities and exclusive offerings. >
  • Google Chrome operating system. Image via designboom.
    Another step for Google
    Design News • 19 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Google is exploring new frontiers with their venture into the computer hardware arena. >
  • Hail to the Thief by Brett Murray.
    Under fire
    Design News • 19 Dec 10
    Brett Murray's latest body of work comments on government corruption and abuse of power in South Africa. >
  • Trikoton voice knitting design. Photo: Trevor Good.
    Speak up
    Design News • 18 Dec 10
    Now here's a way of customising your wardrobe - use your voice to create unique knitting patterns for bespoke garments. >
  • IF Mode Folding Bike.
    Fold in half
    Design News • 18 Dec 10
    Space is often an issue when storing a bicycle. The IF Mode Folding Bike deals with that hassle by easily folding up to half its size. >
  • Chain Rocker by BRC Designs.
    Chained down
    Design News • 17 Dec 10
    Cycling enthusiasts will love this chair made of recycled bicycle chains. >
  • Ho ho ho
    Design News • 17 Dec 10
    The iconic Cratefan at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has donned a cool Christmas look. >
  • Home Farming. Design Probes, Philips, 2008. Image: Design Probes.
    Transcending conventions
    Design News • 16 Dec 10
    The recent Saint Etienne International Design Biennale explored notions of teleportation and showed some Protofarm 2050 projects. >
  • Falling Light. Photo: Troika 2010.
    Subtle lighting
    Design News • 16 Dec 10
    Troika's Falling Light installation for Swarvoski Crystal Palace at Design Miami 2010 is reminiscent of a preternatural experience. >
  • Do good work at DI2011
    Festival News • 15 Dec 10
    Doing work of the highest quality characterises the creative output of Bibliotheque's studio in London. >
  • Handspring Puppet Company
    Puppets that breathe
    Reviews • 15 Dec 10 • Sponsored Content
    Adrian Kohler, Basil Jones and others reflect on their craft in the Handspring Puppet Company book edited by Jane Taylor. >
  • Album exhibition. Photo: Studio Bouroullec.
    Album treasures
    Design News • 15 Dec 10
    The Bouroullec Brothers present an "Album" exhibition of their work, which is like a journey through their creative treasure trove. >

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