Design Move over Susan Design January 3, 2012 Move over Susan Almost three centuries after the Lazy Susan was invented (curiously enough by the third American president Thomas Jefferson), Dutch design brand Royal VKB presents the Lazy Linda, made for the cook in mind, rather than the diner. Full Article
Design Letterpress revival Design December 23, 2011 Letterpress revival Letterpress — old fashioned relief printing using a press and movable type — has made a strong resurgence in recent years. Its inherent tactility is attracting new legions of devotees, perhaps as a reaction to ubiquitous, ‘soulless’ digital printing. Full Article
Design Skulls with a heart Design December 15, 2011 Skulls with a heart After Nicola de Jager completes one of her Calavera skulls, it has to ‘live’ with her for a while, until she’s completely satisfied with it. These beautiful designs have proved to us that dealing with the dead can be a lot of fun. Full Article
Design Simply a winner Design December 13, 2011 Simply a winner Who knew that such a discreet looking lamp could draw this much attention? The EQUO light, designed by Koncept Lighting, has won multiple design awards – with good reason. Full Article
Design Something to smile about Design December 13, 2011 Something to smile about After fourteen years in the Mother City, and to Joburg locals’ delight, Smileys at Home has opened a showroom in Sandton. The family business is owned by Alon Smily, who sources the Smiley’s At Home collection from all over the world. Full Article
Design VISI 58: Keeping it real Design December 13, 2011 VISI 58: Keeping it real With the recent announcement that Cape Town is the very first African city to be declared World Design Capital in 2014, the latest issue of VISI interrogates the notion of being real in an age that often seems centred on the superficial. Full Article
Design Death wound up Design December 12, 2011 Death wound up Drawing inspiration from the Mexican Dia de Los Muertos (day of the dead), Fiona Kruger has designed the beautiful skeleton watch. Full Article
Design A full set of teeth Design December 9, 2011 A full set of teeth London based designer Azusa Murakami’s ‘Eating Implement’ may look intimidating, but this clever piece of cutlery provides a contemporary way of eating that is not all that new. Full Article
