Design Book review Design February 17, 2012 Book review Everyone’s a graphic designer, right? Ask just about any person with spectacles, combed hair and slim-fitting jeans on the streets of Cape Town and you’d be forgiven for harbouring this perception. Full Article
Design KAWS x Hennessy Design February 16, 2012 KAWS x Hennessy Hennessy Cognac would not instantly be associated with street art, but the brand’s collaboration with New York based artist, designer and former graffiti phenomenon, KAWS, is changing that. Full Article
Decor A feast of fabrics Decor February 16, 2012 A feast of fabrics Home Fabrics have just launched a luxurious new range of fabrics. Encompassing everything from quirky prints and top quality yarns to more economical everyday threads. Full Article
Decor Future Forward Decor February 16, 2012 Future Forward Yesterday the Freeworld Design Centre held the first of their décor trend talks, something the team hope will become a regular feature. Under the theme ‘Future Forward’, four different speakers shared the trends that will shape 2012 with the auditorium. Full Article
Design Paul Smith’s Olympic stamps Design February 15, 2012 Paul Smith’s Olympic stamps Although British designer Sir Paul Smith never realised his dream of becoming a professional road and track racer he has had the opportunity to make a contribution to English sport by designing this year’s Olympic Games postage stamps. Full Article
Design Reviving a classic Design February 15, 2012 Reviving a classic Well-known Finnish textile and fashion design house, Marimekko pays homage to their hometown Helsinki, and its reign as 2012 World Design Capital, with a beautiful fabric designs that dates back to 1951. Full Article
Design Handmade harmony Design February 15, 2012 Handmade harmony Furniture and instrument designer Murray Kuun has two new musical offerings. Full Article
Design Picking favourites Design February 15, 2012 Picking favourites After a week in a Scandinavian design induced euphoria in Stockholm, VISI’s Alma Viviers returns to share some of her favourite designs spotted in the city and at the 2012 Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair. Full Article