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Out of Africa

Design News • 23 Oct 13

The first-ever fair of contemporary African art to be held outside Africa closed on Sunday after a five-day run in London. >
Step onto the Emerging Creatives launchpad...

Do Tank News • 23 Oct 13

With just under a month to enter Emerging Creatives 2014 we showcase our campaign posters that feature some of the programme's success stories >
Stone accessories

Design News • 23 Oct 13

The Bouroullec brothers have designed a necklace collection that takes inspiration from primitive jewellery. >
Michael Bierut: Use curiosity as a route into work

Inside View • Duration: 00:06:14 • 22 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

In an interview at AGI Open 2013 in London, Michael Bierut speaks about his groundbreaking projects and the changing nature of graphic design. >
Treetop luxury

Design News • 22 Oct 13

Shigeru Ban has constructed a "tree house" on Yakushima Island made from a selection of paper tubes. >
The Fleet sails into (Cape) Town

Design News • 22 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

Fourteen local designers have set up their wares on Buitengracht Street as a one-stop Christmas-list shop. >
Transformable accessories

Design News • 21 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

Nendo has designed a three-piece accessory collection for dogs. >
Bagging a Banksy

Design News • 21 Oct 13

Three people in New York City got more than they bargained for last week, when controversial street artist Banksy posted an announcement on his website. >
Cape architecture awards

Design News • 21 Oct 13

The Cape Institute for Architecture (CIA) announces the seven winners of its 2013 Award for Architecture. >
Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps

Design News • 20 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

Harry Pearce's "Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps" is a short film that raises awareness around the ever-growing problem of forced eviction. >
Winning Dutch designs

Design News • 19 Oct 13

Tonight in Eindhoven, the 11th edition of the Dutch Design Awards (DDA) named Iris Van Herpen the most successful designer of the last year. >
Less is best

Design News • 19 Oct 13

Paul Smith recently held an exhibition dedicated to Dieter Rams' designs at his United Kingdom store, No. 9 Albemarle Street. >
Modern addition

Design News • 19 Oct 13

Simple, elegant and durable, Stefano Giovannoni's Dressed First chair for Magis adds a statement in any space. >
Sitting Pretty presents . . .

Design News • 18 Oct 13

South African online retailer Style36 launches its inaugural store within a store on Monday featuring Cape Town label Sitting Pretty. >
Modern attitude

Design News • 18 Oct 13

Tom Dixon has unveiled his "Y" chair after two years of researching and prototyping. >
Unlocking the Truth

FilmFestFriday • 18 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Unlocking the Truth", a short film about a heavy metal band started by two six-graders. >
Christoph Niemann: Digital expands the possibilities

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:57 • 17 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

Christoph Niemann talks about his transition from print to digital, in particular projects like Petting Zoo and his column for The New York Times. >
Sneaker showcase

Design News • 17 Oct 13

Karim Rashid has designed the exhibition space for the "Out of the Box" exhibition, showcasing the history of the sneaker. >
Ceramic lights

Design News • 17 Oct 13

Benjamin Hubert's Container Lamp explores new possibilities in product design. >
Matthew Carter on untypical typefaces

Talks • Duration: 00:33:47 • 16 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

In his talk at Design Indaba 2013, type designer Matthew Carter gives insight into the creation of unusual typefaces. >
Chip Kidd: I’m obsessed with Batman

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:39 • 16 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

In an exclusive interview at AGI Open 2013, Chip Kidd tells us about designing book covers and his foray into comic books. >
Simply seated

Design News • 16 Oct 13

PearsonLloyd has designed a modular seating system that brings a modern touch to any public space. >
A new commandment

Design News • 15 Oct 13

Michael Bierut has designed a series of humorous signs for the annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals in New York City. >
Stefan Sagmeister: Bring the personal and the human into design

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:13 • 15 Oct 13 • Sponsored Content

Stefan Sagmeister talks about 'The Happy Film', his studio and his advice to young designers. Please note: this film contains nudity. >

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