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Thomas Chapman: Welcoming change in the "ugly" city
Founder of Local Studio, Thomas Chapman has directed his efforts towards social change through clever architecture in Johannesburg. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } “We’re lucky to a poorly...
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Dutch designer creates flexible wood for furniture range
Designer Carolien Laro contradicts the notion of wood as a rigid material with her springy wooden furniture. Posted 22 Apr 16By Kate WalkerProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsDutch...
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Seymour Chwast set to launch Kickstarter campaign to publish new anti-war book
Prolific designer Seymour Chwast plans to crowdfund his illustrative epic, “At War with War”.Posted 22 Apr 16By Kate WalkerGraphic Design & IllustrationCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsVisual...
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Graphic posters explore the notion of "keeping it real"
Ndumiso Nyoni, a young designer from Johannesburg, has created a poster series on cultures that inspire him.Posted 22 Apr 16By Ruan ScottAfrican Design• Graphic Design & IllustrationInterviews /...
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South Africa joins the Fashion Revolution
Sunday 24 April 2016 is Fashion Revolution Day. South African designers join the movement to spread the word on the dangerous implications of fast fashion. Video of 5ssPsteph1kWHAT IS FASHION...
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Smart glasses help kids with autism recognise facial expressions and emotions
Stanford researchers develop artificially intelligent glasses for autistic children using Google Glass technology.Posted 25 Apr 16By Kate WalkerProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsChildren...
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Panama’s waste is now a village of plastic bottles
Isla Colón in Bocas Del Toro, Panama will be home to an entire village constructed out of recycled plastic bottles. 123456The Village uses plastic bottles in its constructionThe Village uses plastic...
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Zedfactory’s pod homes are built on city car parks
A new housing concept will tap into the millions of existing car park spaces across the UK. 123456Pods designed to live above existing car parks Pods designed to live above existing car parks Pods...
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“Where is the ‘ME’ in Media?” asks a black woman in photography
South African-based, Kenyan Stephanie Mzee’s new photographic series interrogates the representation of black women in media.Posted 25 Apr 16By Yethu MtshaliAfrican Design• Art & Photography•...
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Lungile Mbokane: An emerging graphic artist telling stories through his work
Johannesburg artist, Lungile Mbokane, speaks about his work and creative process. 123456Masai Attitude by Lungile Mbokane1000 Miles by Lungile MbokaneTribe Series Addition by Lungile MbokaneArtwork by...
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A biodegradable alternative to harmful plastic packaging
AMAM takes top prize at the Lexus Design Award for its zero waste solution to packaging pollution.Posted 25 Apr 16By Kate WalkerProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsJapanese design...
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Plastic card melts to fix or modify anything
FORMcard is a play dough type of substance that aims to become as ubiquitous as sticky tape or Prestik.1234PreviousPauseNextPosted 27 Apr 16By Kate WalkerProduct DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Michael Shiferaw: Digital design with a positive impact
It’s a good time to be a creative in Africa, says creative director Michael Shiferaw .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Ethiopia’s highly diverse population is home to around 80 different ethnic...
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Anna Raimondo’s latest collection – NOIR
Cape Town’s Anna Raimondo releases her latest range, NOIR, for her jewellery design company, Smith.1234Ava collection, NOIR range by Smith Jewellery Bette collection, NOIR range by Smith JewelleryJoan...
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Bioo: A plant that is also a charging station
Charging your electronic devices could be done in the easiest, greenest way possible with the Bioo plant. Posted 28 Apr 16By Jamie MatroosProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsDevelopers at...
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Pockulus: Smartphone free, affordable VR
Based on open source tech, Pockulus is a DIY way into virtual reality. Posted 28 Apr 16By Jamie MatroosProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsGoogle’s Cardboard is known for bringing virtual...
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South African creative Menzi Ndlovu isn’t just a one-minute man
Johannesburg-based illustrator Menzi Ndlovu immortalises everyday people in one minute sketches.Posted 28 Apr 16By Design IndabaAfrican Design• Art & PhotographyCreative Work / Design...
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Search engine uses ad revenue to plant trees
Ecosia is a search engine and social initiative that uses income generated from search ads to fight global deforestation.Posted 28 Apr 16By Kate WalkerInformation DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Skull echoes offer solution to current password systems
German research team look into skull echoes as new passwords to access private accounts or devices.Posted 28 Apr 16By Kate WalkerInformation DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsIt’s hard to keep...
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EnerGaia’s rival new production method for Spirulina
Thailand-based EnerGaia has created a unique bioreactor to manufacture a purer Spirulina sustainably.Posted 28 Apr 16By Bilqis RawootFood DesignCreative Work / Product SpotlightCommentsThe EnerGaia...
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