Design Indaba Update

Cut above the rest

2012-02-08 13:08

News Snippet - Dror Benshetrit's QuaDror structural systems have been put to the most interesting use in a flagship clothing shop in New York. Read More

Digital innovation with Chris Milk and Aaron Koblin at DI 2012

2012-02-08 12:00

News Snippet - Masterminds behind "The Wilderness Downtown", "The Johnny Cash Project" and "3 Dreams of Black", this American pair are pioneering a new path for digital media. Read More

Made to rock

2012-02-08 08:27

News Snippet - "On the Rocks" is a collection of three carpets that can interestingly be arranged in different configurations. Read More

Earth poetry

2012-02-07 16:41

News Snippet - Tamarillo Ceramics create elegant and functional pieces, with more than just touch of local craftsmanship. Read More

Suit up

2012-02-07 11:14

News Snippet - Halsuit, a new retail concept store by Nendo, mimics the typical office environment, making it ideal for buying suits. Read More

Most Beautiful Object in SA 2012 finalists

2012-02-07 10:13

News Snippet - This year’s MBOISA finalists are an exciting mix from street art to solar Consol jar to Suzaan Heyns dress. Read More

The right facts

2012-02-06 09:16

News Snippet - With FACT’s range of gorgeous bags, you can take a piece of Cape Town and wear it around your shoulder. Read More

Return to real with trend forecaster Li Edelkoort

2012-02-06 06:40

News Snippet - Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort presents a two-part trend seminar focusing on textiles and a new spirituality in Cape Town and Johannesburg in March. Read More

A Taste of Sónar at Design Indaba

2012-02-04 08:29

News Snippet - Sónar, Europe’s foremost electronic music festival, will be presenting “A Taste of Sónar” in Cape Town during Design Indaba. Read More

Place to grow

2012-02-04 05:23

News Snippet - Dear Mr Carpenter: How does your garden grow? With reclaimed wood, succulents and inspiration from nature. Read More

Little less ordinary

2012-02-03 07:54

News Snippet - Made in metal, Tintown's gorgeous range of clocks, mirrors, candleholders and more, are great for adding a touch of whimsy to any interior. Read More

Your Street Gauteng & KZN: Deadline extended

2012-02-02 13:24

News Snippet - Don’t worry if you haven’t had time to let us know how you would improve your street. The Your Street Gauteng & KZN Challenge deadline has been extended. Read More

Feet first

2012-02-02 11:15

News Snippet - Put your best foot forward with Coast & Koi's gorgeous range of shoes. Read More

DI2012 Simulcast tickets available

2012-02-02 10:51

News Snippet - Book now for the Young Designers Simulcast in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Read More

Michael Wolff

2012-02-02 09:48

Speaker Presentation - Exercise your idea-creating capacity by throwing away good ideas. Michael Wolff explains how this works. Read More

Gold stand

2012-02-01 08:01

News Snippet - Approach the future with optimism. Jaime Hayón's Hope Bird will lead the way. Read More

Trinket treasures

2012-02-01 07:32

News Snippet - Inspired by nature, Trinket Design's range of unique jewellery pieces are trinkets worth treasuring. Read More

Alternate structure

2012-01-31 08:53

News Snippet - The Temple to Perspective, commissioned by Alain de Botton, is envisioned to be the world's first temple for atheists. Read More

Fixing holes

2012-01-31 08:07

News Snippet - A pretty little garden scene in a pothole on the streets of London is a great way to make people smile and alert them to potholes. Read More

Land of promise

2012-01-30 09:56

News Snippet - Promise Land is an exhibition at Goodman Gallery in Cape Town that considers the position of the artist and individual in contemporary South Africa. Read More

Nap time

2012-01-30 09:29

News Snippet - When too much shopping wears you down, you can always enter Martí Guixé's Figurative Office Siesta Cubicle for a little break. Read More

Interior outlines

2012-01-28 04:55

News Snippet - Lorenzo Nassimbeni recently designed a set of four murals for a Swiss company, all depicting prolific building in their portfolio. Read More

Carla Fernandez

2012-01-27 10:01

Speaker Presentation - With her Taller Flora label, Mexican fashion designer Carla Fernandez incorporates elements of her country’s heritage into the garments she designs. Read More

Lowery Stokes Sims

2012-01-27 09:06

Speaker Presentation - Lowery Stokes Sims tells of the Global Africa Project, which unpacked the notion of a "global Africa" and its meaning in terms of art, design and craft. Read More

Commercial sides

2012-01-27 08:51

News Snippet - The Billboard House by Thai designers Apostrophy's offers an interesting and feasible alternative to outdoor advertising media. Read More

DI2012 Filmfest: An appetiser to SA’s favourite annual design event

2012-01-26 15:04

News Snippet - The 2012 Design Indaba Filmfest screens from 19 February to 4 March at Labia on Orange, bringing Cape Town audiences a sterling selection of design premieres. Read More

Net comfort

2012-01-26 13:43

News Snippet - Get the strawberries and cream, it's time to get comfy in the Tie-break chair, made with tennis netting. Read More

Last Chance for Social Entrepreneurs to Pitch to Win R200k ($25 000)

2012-01-26 10:00

News Snippet - “COMMON Pitch: South Africa” sees the "Party to Fix the World" come to Cape Town, and submissions are rolling in to meet the 29 January 2012 deadline. Read More

Your Street Challenge now in KZN

2012-01-26 09:39

News Snippet - How would you use R50 000 and lots of creativity to transform an urban experience on the streets of KwaZulu-Natal? Read More

Digital library

2012-01-25 14:13

News Snippet - The Digital Library in Sao Paulo, Brazil, combines high-tech with analogue to create a comfortable look and feel for a family home. Read More

Forces of gravity

2012-01-25 10:20

News Snippet - The Gravity Stool uses the natural forces of gravity and magnetism in the production process. Read More

Easy does it

2012-01-24 09:17

News Snippet - Vitality Line is a new range of products, designed by Yves Béhar, aimed at making medication management products look less sterile and cheap. Read More

Emerging Creatives: Set to earn their national design colours

2012-01-23 14:23

News Snippet - Design Indaba is proud to present the Emerging Creatives for Design Indaba Expo 2012. Read More

Final feasts

2012-01-23 13:08

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New York-based photographer Melanie Dunea was curious about the last meal the world's top chefs...Photographer Melanie Dunea was curious about the last meal the world's top chefs would want to have. She documented it in a collection of visual delight. Read More

Profiles in plastic

2012-01-23 12:06

News Snippet - The Trade Union project uses a starch-based plastic to create biodegradable vessels that explore the correlation between industrial processes and craft. Read More

Questioning the question

2012-01-23 10:00

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As the director of Design-Led Innovation at Philips Design, Clive van Heerden is working to...As the director of Design-Led Innovation at Philips Design, Clive van Heerden is working to bring designers into the process of technological development. Read More

Fibra Design

2012-01-19 17:00

Speaker Presentation - Fibra are using design as a tool to change perceptions and ultimately change the world. Read More

For the love of paper

2012-01-19 10:26

News Snippet - Yulia Brodskaya's love of paper inspires her to transform the material into elaborate 3-D artworks that shed a new light on the possibilities of paper craft. Read More

Wonderbag: Cooking for Cleaner Air

2012-01-17 17:40

News Snippet - Innovation firm Frog teamed up with SA company Wonderbag to create a mobile app that can track energy and CO2 savings gained from using their heat-retention bag Read More

Order to print

2012-01-17 12:02

News Snippet - Silicone, chocolate, cheese and concrete are just some of the materials the Imagine 3D printer can use to print shapes. Read More

Patched works

2012-01-17 09:49

News Snippet - Dutch designers Herso's range of "patchwork" furniture is made with reclaimed wood, non-toxic glue and all their by-products are recycled. Read More

Take home the best of SA creativity at Design Indaba Expo 2012

2012-01-16 09:08

News Snippet - The countdown has begun! Expect the best of South African design and creativity at Design Indaba Expo from 2 to 4 March 2012. Read More

Barcelona Rock: Bringing the mountain to the city

2012-01-15 05:00

News Snippet - Barcelona Rock is a proposed new landmark on the Spanish city's skyline made from the rock of Montserrat. If you can't bring Mohammed to the mountain... Read More

Varied objects

2012-01-14 05:09

News Snippet - From "weak furniture" to new molten glass forms and transformed agricultural nets, Nendo presents a range of new designs at Maison et Objet. Read More

Ode to plastic

2012-01-13 09:37

News Snippet - FormaFantasma's "Botanica" project pays homage to works of art and design produced with plastic, while also commenting on the need for plastic alternatives. Read More

Why Designer John Bielenberg Thinks Wrong

2012-01-12 12:48

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One of Design Indaba 2012’s high-profile conference speakers is designer John Bielenberg...John Bielenberg thinks wrong. And he's changing the world, one design project at a time. Design Indaba chats to this mastermind about his creative progeny. Read More

Quick print

2012-01-12 09:53

News Snippet - Black boxes are known to know everything. This BlackBox is a portable device for printing text messages from your phone, so you'll remember everything! Read More

Hanging balance

2012-01-11 16:54

News Snippet - This see-saw table is more than a fun place to eat your dinners. It's also designed to encourage good table etiquette. Read More

Skating 80s

2012-01-11 11:20

News Snippet - Rolling Back the Years is an exhibition showcasing custom designed skate decks in celebration of the glory of 80s skateboarding. Read More

Bookshelf bike rack

2012-01-11 10:37

News Snippet - Store your bicycle, books and other gadgets all on the same shelf. The Bookbike shelving solution is ideal for urban spaces. Read More