Design Crank it up Design February 26, 2013 Crank it up Master of invention Joe Paine has created a mechanical space-saving desk perfect for laptop users. Full Article
Design Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa 2013 Design February 25, 2013 Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa 2013 The 2013 finalists for the “Most Beautiful Object in South Africa” (MBOISA) award have been announced. These range from an umbrella, bicycle and surfboard to a newspaper and a theatre, and will be exhibited at the Design Indaba Expo from 1 to 3 March. Full Article
Design Smullekker plakkershuis Design February 25, 2013 Smullekker plakkershuis Hoe verander jy ’n “plakkershuis” in ’n tuiste met ’n spens wat homself vol hou? Ons het met die ontwerper Stephen Lamb gesels oor Touching the Earth Lightly se magdom projekte en hulle “Green Shack”-installasie by vanjaar se Design Indaba. Full Article
Design Totem time Design February 22, 2013 Totem time We are once again blown away by the astuteness of trend forecaster Li Edelkoort’s latest observation — a revival of the Memphis design movement of the 1980s and how South Africa is leading the charge. Full Article
Design Eat-me shack Design February 21, 2013 Eat-me shack How do you turn a “shack” into a home with a self-replenishing pantry? We caught up with designer Stephen Lamb to talk about Touching the Earth Lightly’s array of projects and the “Green Shack” installation at the upcoming Design Indaba. Full Article
Design Hot products at Design Indaba 2013 Design February 21, 2013 Hot products at Design Indaba 2013 This year’s much awaited Design Indaba Expo is just around the corner. We’ve put together a line-up of hot designs that make us grateful for payday! Full Article
Design Maison et Objet 2013 Design February 20, 2013 Maison et Objet 2013 For those of you who, like us, missed out on Maison et Objet this year, here’s a 1:40 second version of the four day event. Unfortunately it’s in the sexy language of French, but the visuals really say it all. Full Article
Design Bringing creativity inhouse Design February 19, 2013 Bringing creativity inhouse It’s A House is one of those places that you probably wouldn’t notice on a drive by, but inside is a hub of connectivity that would have any creative buzzing. Maciek Dubla chats to partner David Dix about what makes It’s A House a home. Full Article