Decor Decorate like a pro Decor July 7, 2011 Decorate like a pro Does the thought of redecorating your home, or even a room in your home, leave you with pangs of worry? Cape Town interior designer Michelle Trimborn is erasing these doubts with workshops that shed light on the secrets of successful decorating. Full Article
Design Not just a knit Design July 7, 2011 Not just a knit Dutch textile designer, Nanna van Blaaderen, is one stitch in a global tapestry of crafts proving the predictions that a move back to knitwear in design is very much on trend. Full Article
Architecture Summer at the Serpentine Architecture July 6, 2011 Summer at the Serpentine Since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens has called on some of the world’s top architects to design summer pavilions — temporary structures that are erected next to the Gallery itself for a three-month period. Full Article
Design Mingo Lamberti Design July 6, 2011 Mingo Lamberti Illustrator Brad Hodgskiss is wearing a 30 Rock-inspired trucker cap with the words “karate sluts” silk-screened in black. Brad is in the silk-screening business himself, but humorous phrases don’t usually feature in his work. Fresh illustrations do. Full Article
Design International design events in July Design July 6, 2011 International design events in July July marks the beginning of a worldwide fair, festival and trade show frenzy. We take a look at some of the most exciting events happening in various corners of the globe this month. Full Article
Design Thinking inside the box Design July 5, 2011 Thinking inside the box For her latest assignment at design school, Marize Conradie created a good-looking storage solution for easy access to her collection of VISI magazines. The newest intern at our Cape Town office tells us more about her clever design. Full Article
Decor Turkish Delight Decor July 5, 2011 Turkish Delight What do London, Paris, Milan, New York, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna, Johannesburg and now Cape Town have in common? Well, besides towering buildings and cosmopolitan lifestyle, each of the cities plays home to Stepevi Turkish rug boutiques. Full Article
Design Grohe cleans up at Red Dot Awards Design July 5, 2011 Grohe cleans up at Red Dot Awards The Red Dot Design Awards were brought to a glittering close last night as Grohe walked away with the coveted title of Red Dot Design Team of the Year. Full Article