Chopstix Lamp by Morphosis : Created in collaboration with Ronel Jordaan, this bamboo and wool lamp was showcased on the Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa stand, curated by Li Edelkoort. www.morphosis.co.za|
Jou Ma Se Tafel by Goet designs : This table is a celebration of the Mother City in anticipation of its imminent hosting of the World Design Capital 2014. www.goet.co.za|
Found Shopping app : This new app allows users to share and discover shopping deals, as well as keeping track of unique finds and how much the user is saving. www.foundshopping.com|
Found shopping app : The app is entirely based on the location of the user and works anywhere. www.foundshopping.com|
Chopstix lamp by Morphosis design studio : The clean modern bamboo frame in combination with the 100% wool results in a sculptural light that can be used for ambient lighting in any room. www.morphosis.co.za|
Jou Ma Se Tafel by Goet designs : The powder-coated steel of the 15-seater tabletop features Cape Town’s CBD mapped out with circular laser-cut holes. www.goet.co.za|
Protea Boutonniere by Freshly Found : These beautifully crafted paper proteas were a big hit. Delicate and beautiful, they make for a timeless bunch of flowers. www.freshlyfound.com|
Protea Boutonniere by Freshly Found : Made from recycled paper, the proteas are dyed with natural vegetable and fruit stains. www.freshlyfound.com|
Play play by De Steyl : Made from Birch Plywood and finished in natural oil, the chests of different sizes has drawer boxes that are removable and interchangeable. www.desteyl.co.za|
Play Play by De Steyl : A personalised, fun practical solution, the new Play Play range by designer Deánne Viljoen is a storage concept for stylish young people. www.desteyl.co.za|
Micro Mosaic Pendants by Spier Architectural Arts : The Spier Architectural Arts have been producing beautiful mosaic installations for a while, and they recently took on a challenge to produce these intricate pieces of wearable mosaic. Micro mosaic involves using tiny components of stone laid in resin.|
Micro Mosaic Pendants by Spier Architectural Arts : Cape Town jeweller Jolene Kritzinger cast the pendants and Zoleka Xekethwana, a graduate from the Spier Arts Academy, created the delicate and colourful mosaic inlay. They formed part of the 2013 CCDI Handmade Collection.|
Vases by Michael Chandler : The vases and chandeliers both comprise a mass of contours that expand and constrict as the shape changes. www.chandlerhouse.co.za|
Wire vases by Michael Chandler : These beautiful vases are made from street wire but plated with a brass finish. Tightly-woven, the shapes are based on 14th-century Chinese ceramics. www.chandlerhouse.co.za|
Jeppe fabric collection by Lorenzo Nassimbeni : This acclaimed architect's most recent fabric collection entitled 'JEPPE ' is inspired by the urban landscape of Jeppestown, Johannesburg. Jeppestown forms an exciting south-eastern edge to the Johanesburg CBD.|
Jeppe fabric collection by Lorenzo Nassimbeni : Illuminated by the beautiful lampshades of I FELT LIKE IT, the collection was a great success at this the expo. www.lorenzonassimbeni.com|
Langazela cushions by Africa! Ignite : Africa!Ignite is an NGO based in Durban which works with crafters is the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal. These cushions are hand embroidered with wool on recycled corn bags.|
Langazela cushions by Africa! Ignite : www.africaignite.co.za|
The list of designs that VISI liked at the Design Indaba is endless. Many designers also chose to launch their new product or range at the event and where better a place to do so. Here are a few of our highlights among these brand new designs – from paper proteas and miniature mosaics to brass-plated wire vases and nifty storage solutions. Not to mention Goet’s tongue-in-cheek Jou Ma Se Tafel in honour of Cape Town beaing World Design Capital 2014.
