Design Bartering is back Design April 22, 2013 Bartering is back Collaborative consumption — the shift in consumer values from owning things to accessing them — is one of Time magazine’s “10 Ideas That Will Change the World”. We talk to Lauren Wallet who runs A Good Exchange in Durban, based on this concept. Full Article
Design Goet times Design April 17, 2013 Goet times Goet’s modern African objects are the brainchild of architect and product designer Georg van Gass, who owns the company with his wife, Rhoné. Full Article
Design Pimp my ride Design April 17, 2013 Pimp my ride A South African custom-bicycle designer? Creating carbon-fibre two-wheelers based on the client’s biometrics and taste, as well as input from a sports science engineer, Cape-based Calvin Botha is proof that our design industry is raring to go. Full Article
Design Surf’s up Design April 17, 2013 Surf’s up The Cape-based crew at Wawa have revived the ancient Hawaiian craft of hand-shaped wooden surfboards, in the process elevating functional sports gear into an aesthetic marvel. Full Article
Design Milan fomo with Moooi Design April 10, 2013 Milan fomo with Moooi For those of us with severe fomo (fear of missing out) about Milan Furniture Fair this week, Moooi has released a fabulous, almost better than being there in the flesh, interactive 3D tour of their stand. Full Article
Design The metal master Design April 8, 2013 The metal master Holly Birkby created this year’s striking Cape Argus Cycle Tour’s trophies, which are without a doubt the most beautiful and unique we’ve seen. We caught up with her to find out who she is and where this metal virtuoso draws her inspiration. Full Article
Design Design for purpose Design April 5, 2013 Design for purpose Aram Lello, an Italian architect and freelance designer based in the Mother City, brings together European and South African ideas in his clean-cut functional designs. Full Article
Design Milan preview: 8 of the great Design April 5, 2013 Milan preview: 8 of the great Design pilgrims from all corners of the globe are flocking to the world’s most prestigious design fair in Milan where veteran and novice creative wizards will show off their latest creations. We showcase eight of 2013’s hottest debutantes. Full Article
