Picks of the Week

From a hilarious Suzelle DIY video on ironing and insane typography to spliced photographs, here are the VISI team’s favourite picks for the week.

1. Goggles Umbrella by 25TOGO DESIGN

Freelance content producer Michaela Stehr wouldn’t mind this umbrella to help her cross the road in Cape Town traffic.

Image credit: designboom.com

2. Seb Lester on Instagram

Latest doodle. Slower version on my ‘Seb Lester’ Facebook page.

A video posted by Seb Lester (@seblester) on

“I’m not a typography nerd, but watching this calligrapher’s Instagram videos is mesmerising and incredibly awe-inspiring too!” exclaims special projects manager Cecilia du Plessis.

Video credit: instagram.com/seblester

3. Pancakes no. 5 by Chloe Wise

Online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring couldn’t take her eyes off Canadian artist Chloe Wise’s reimagined designer handbags, made with a combination of urethane and paint, using everyday purchases. Pancakes no. 5 looks delicious!

Image credit: Chloe Wise via designboom.com

4. SuzelleDIY – How To Iron Without an Iron

Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink just loves Suzelle’s latest idea.

Video credit: SuzelleDIY on YouTube

5. Richard Silver’s ‘Time Slice’ Photography

“Otherwise imperceptible changes are highlighted and compared in these beautiful images,” says features editor Tracy Greenwood.

Image credit: dezeen.com

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