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The 12 nominees for South Africa’s Most Beautiful Object (MBOISA) 2015, seen annually at the Design Indaba Expo, have just been announced. This year’s selection ranges from fashion and art to political illustration and product design.
And the nominees are…
WHAT: 2DO Stackable Storage Tower
BY: De Steyl (in colllaboration with Renee Rossouw Studio)
NOMINATED BY: VISI’s deputy editor, Annemarie Meintjies
WHAT: The Boomslang Walkway at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
BY: Mark Thomas Architects and Henry Fagan & Partners
NOMINATED BY: Executive director of the African Arts Institute (AFAI), Mike van Graan
WHAT: The Boran Bull
BY: Ntombephi Ntobela of Ubuhle Beautiful Beads
NOMINATED BY: Photographer, Zanele Mohuli
WHAT: Haywire Chandelier
BY: David Krynauw
NOMINATED BY: TV presenter, actor, creative consultant and entrepreneur, Masego ‘Maps’ Maponyane
WHAT: The Repurpose Schoolbag
BY: Rethaka (Pty) Ltd
NOMINATED BY: Design Indaba Expo Team
(Photo by Miora Rajaonary)
WHAT: “Centre Point: Dancing Ballerina”
BY: Llewellyn Davies
NOMINATED BY: Dancer, actress and TV presenter, Lalla Hirayama
WHAT: Political Berets
BY: The EFF, ANC and DA
NOMINATED BY: Puppet political analyst, Chester Missing
WHAT: DStv Explora Satellite Decoder
BY: Multichoice (manufactured by Pace)
NOMINATED BY: Editor and publisher of Stuff magazine, Toby Shapshak
WHAT: Silk Organza and Leather Floral Dress (Spring/Summer 2014)
BY: ERRE
NOMINATED BY: Director of South African Fashion Week, Lucilla Booyzen
WHAT: “Flag Prophecy”
BY: Thandiwe Tshabalala
NOMINATED BY: Executive creative director and partner of Joe Public (as well as outgoing chairman of the Loerie Awards), Xolisa Dyeshana
WHAT: Milk Mohair and Wool Felted Cape
BY: Milk: Mohair She Felt
NOMINATED BY: Actress and presenter, Nonhle Thema
(Photo by Simon Deiner)
WHAT: Kitale Drinks Cabinet
BY: Tonic
NOMINATED BY: Editor of Sunday Times Fashion Weekly, Tiaan Nagel
Remember, you can vote for your favourite online. For more information, visit designindaba.com.
