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A light in the dark

Design News • 1 Apr 14

Paul Cocksedge has designed a bicycle light that is simple, safe and secure for the everyday cyclist. >
Revolutionary graphics

Design News • 31 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

Paula Scher has designed the layout of writer and educator Susan S. Szenasy's book, "Szenacy, Design Advocate". >
Winter warmer

Design News • 31 Mar 14

French designer Inga Sempé has created a new range of luxurious woolen blankets for the renowned Norwegian textile brand Røros Tweed. >
Four impactful Africa apps

Hot Topic • 31 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

From tackling gender violence and authenticating pharmaceuticals to enhancing antenatal care and empowering farmers, African apps solve real problems. >
Crafting power

Lookbook • 30 Mar 14

Progressive craft company Quazi Design has revealed their 2014 lookbook. Here's a look at some of their hottest collections of the year. >
Air freshener

Design News • 30 Mar 14

Daan Roosegaarde's Smog project is a true example of a smart and social city. >
Double take

Design News • 29 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

Nendo has designed a simplistic and one-of-a-kind wooden chair for their solo exhibition at Salone del Mobile 2014. >
Clear as crystal

Design News • 29 Mar 14

Tokujin Yoshioka continues his exploration of prisms and the refraction of light with a unique furniture collection for Italian brand Kartell. >
Weaving a tradition

Design News • 28 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

Gone Rural's Fluoro Vases – Series 2 showcase a modern translation of traditional African patterns. >
Amongst Inspiration: Steve Simpson

FilmFestFriday • 28 Mar 14

Meet illustrator Steve Simpson, In this #FilmFestFridays video he talks about his inspiration and influences. >
David Goldblatt: The ultimate portrait

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:55 • 28 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

Driven by a relentless curiosity, photographer David Goldblatt has been capturing the people, places and structures of South Africa for more than 50 years. >
Surfing in the USA

Design News • 27 Mar 14

DJ Stout has designed the layout and cover for a new coffee-table book that looks at the surfing culture in Texas. >
Nifty lighting

Design News • 27 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

The Colour Cup designed by Editions in Craft looks at a unique way to transform ordinary light bulbs into décor accessories. >
Speed racing

Design News • 27 Mar 14

Hat-trick have recently completed the new branding for the Williams Formula One team. >
From discarded bottle to desirable decor

Design News • 26 Mar 14

The Blantyre Jars by People of the Sun offer a fresh way of reusing discarded wine bottles. >
Behind the scenes at Shonaquip

Product Spotlight • Duration: 00:04:36 • 26 Mar 14 • Sponsored Content

What began as a mother's wish to give her daughter mobility has become an enterprise making all-terrain wheelchairs for more than 70 000 users. >
An industrial jungle gym

Design News • 26 Mar 14

Rotterdam-based Studio Makkink & Bey fuse public and private outdoor furniture with their design of a one-of-a-kind industrial playground. >
Music man

Q&A • 25 Mar 14

Graham Reynolds has written scores for trash trucks, designed sound for meals and at Design Indaba Conference 2014 he gave the audience a Texas soundtrack. >
Lighting up

Design News • 25 Mar 14

Dirk Vander Kooij has designed the world's largest 3D printed object, the Lenses Vase. >
Carry the load

Design News • 25 Mar 14

Dennis Chuene has designed a multipurpose bag that aims to bring dignity to the less fortunate. >
3D fabrics

Lookbook • 24 Mar 14

Rowan and Erwin Bouroullec's create three-dimensional fabrics for textile manufacturer Kvadrat. >
Bowls like baskets

Design News • 24 Mar 14

Inspired by childhood memories of the tradition of basketmaking, Marjorie Wallace creates ceramic work that echoes the woven quality of the baskets. >
Free design book by Massimo Vignelli

Design News • 24 Mar 14

Design veteran Massimo Vignelli has designed a book "Designed by Lella" in celebration of his partner and wife's work. >
Desirable jewels

Design News • 23 Mar 14

"See it. Touch it. Need it" is the catch phrase for Shelley & Harry's "Luxury" jewellery collection. >

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