Design Design by nature Design July 26, 2011 Design by nature Alex Dodd joins Karen Suskin, Haldane Martin and Helen van Zyl for a series of cross-pollination workshops aimed at getting designers to tune in to the logics of nature. Full Article
Architecture Q&A with architect Mokena Makeka Architecture July 26, 2011 Q&A with architect Mokena Makeka Cape Town architect Mokena Makeka launched his dream of establishing a design museum and centre for cultural innovation in Cape Town on Monday evening. He spoke to VISI editor Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly. Full Article
Design Reading time Design July 25, 2011 Reading time Words person? You’ll be pleased to know that the celebrated German Qlocktwo wall clock is now available in South Africa. Designed by Biegert & Funk, the clock won a Red Dot Award in 2010 for its quirky typographic time-telling. It’s about time! Full Article
Design Unravelling Merino wool Design July 25, 2011 Unravelling Merino wool VISI’s direct link to upcoming trends – forecaster Li Edelkoort – predicts that eco textiles and ‘do-it-yourself’ pastimes like knitting will be big in 2012/3. Locally, Merino wool is picking up on these trends one de-fuzzed sheep at a time. Full Article
Design Br(aa)ight idea Design July 22, 2011 Br(aa)ight idea South Africans like to braai, we know that. And usually the only colour that features at these social events is the odd mielie or serving of salad. That’s why we like the Frykat Picnic charcoal grill. Full Article
Design Well-timed art Design July 22, 2011 Well-timed art Acclaimed South African artist Paul du Toit has teamed up with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer to create a one-off watch and painted box that will be auctioned off in September. Full Article
Decor More Vamp, less cramp Decor July 22, 2011 More Vamp, less cramp One of Woodstock, Cape Town’s favourite furniture stores, Vamp, has relocated. And although they haven’t moved far, with the change of location comes a haven of space and a wave of new stock. Full Article
Lifestyle The next generation M Lifestyle July 21, 2011 The next generation M It’s no surprise that the 71 units of the new BMW 1 Series M Coupé made available locally are already sold out. A few minutes behind the wheel convinced VISI’s Remy Raitt that it’s one hell of a ride. Full Article
