Design Something to smile about Design December 13, 2011 Something to smile about After fourteen years in the Mother City, and to Joburg locals’ delight, Smileys at Home has opened a showroom in Sandton. The family business is owned by Alon Smily, who sources the Smiley’s At Home collection from all over the world. Full Article
Lifestyle Discovering contemporary design in Istanbul Lifestyle December 13, 2011 Discovering contemporary design in Istanbul In the latest issue, VISI 58, Vicki Sleet paid a visit to emerging creative hub, Istanbul, where she discovered local talent inspired by the Ottoman Empire’s colourful past as well as some South African designs. Full Article
Design VISI 58: Keeping it real Design December 13, 2011 VISI 58: Keeping it real With the recent announcement that Cape Town is the very first African city to be declared World Design Capital in 2014, the latest issue of VISI interrogates the notion of being real in an age that often seems centred on the superficial. Full Article
Design Death wound up Design December 12, 2011 Death wound up Drawing inspiration from the Mexican Dia de Los Muertos (day of the dead), Fiona Kruger has designed the beautiful skeleton watch. Full Article
Lifestyle Merry Markets Lifestyle December 12, 2011 Merry Markets As the 25th of December approaches why not ditch the mall in favour of one (or more) of the country’s Christmas markets. Stack up on festive nibbles, stocking fillers, and decorations… or simply stroll around to pleasantly while away a few hours. Full Article
Architecture Shine on Architecture December 12, 2011 Shine on One of Hong Kong’s most renowned high-end multi-brand fashion stores, Shine, recently opened their second store in the high traffic youth-orientated district, Causeway Bay. Full Article
Lifestyle Travelling Tanzania Lifestyle December 12, 2011 Travelling Tanzania Alma Viviers (along with Annemarie Meintjes and photographer Dook) recently travelled to Singita Grumeti to bring you the story of their new camp feature in VISI 58. She gives VISI.co.za a behind the scenes account of their journey. Full Article
Architecture Ice Cube celebrates the Eames Architecture December 12, 2011 Ice Cube celebrates the Eames Who knew rapper Ice Cube studied architectural drafting before making it big in the music game? Full Article
