Lifestyle Proof Lifestyle November 15, 2011 Proof Last year a band of three brothers set out to make bamboo ski poles. They failed. But from the ashes of their failure rose a phoenix of awesomeness: bamboo eyewear called Proof. Full Article
Design The South African Informal City Exhibition Design November 14, 2011 The South African Informal City Exhibition The South African informal City (SAIC) exhibition, a showcase of our country’s most relevant and innovative design and research projects at the heart of urban migration, is now open. Full Article
Lifestyle Kickstand furniture lets you cycle at your desk Lifestyle November 14, 2011 Kickstand furniture lets you cycle at your desk Cycling to work is all the rage these days — it’s good for the body, good for the planet, and with fuel costs on an upward rampage, it’s good for one’s personal economy too Full Article
Design Millionaire Design November 14, 2011 Millionaire If we were bank robbers we would forego stealing jewels and cash in favour of the safe it’s stashed in (provided the safe was designed by Boca Do Lobo). Full Article
Design International Year of Chemistry Design November 14, 2011 International Year of Chemistry Did you know 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry? We didn’t either… but we were mightily impressed by graphic designer Simon C. Page’s gorgeous prints promoting the initiative. Full Article
Decor Passion, Unwrapped Decor November 14, 2011 Passion, Unwrapped Childhood dreams of living on a farm are the main inspiration behind Unwrapped illustrator and textile designer Mandi Garbman’s whimsical range of soft furnishings. Full Article
Decor Life in the slow lane Decor November 11, 2011 Life in the slow lane VISI 57, the Hiddden Issue guest edited by Tonic, is out now. If you haven’t already devoured the new issue here’s a little taster to show you what you’re missing. And if you have got a copy then feast on the whack of extra pictures in this album. Full Article
Lifestyle The taste test Lifestyle November 10, 2011 The taste test After a cheeky invite from Chris Weylandts urging invitees to “rid the world of bad taste… in the name of all things beautiful,” did he live up to it himself? Full Article