Design Beyond packaging Design February 16, 2011 Beyond packaging Think twice before throwing away packaging because VISI is zooming in on brand-new ways to reuse it. We start by transforming a white plastic chair, bought for only R70, into a designer item. Full Article
Decor Home at last Decor February 16, 2011 Home at last Comedian Marc Lottering and his partner Anwar Mckay, together with interior designer Henry Hopkins, have brought a touch of style to already trendy Green Point. Full Article
Design Polystyrene light Design February 16, 2011 Polystyrene light Buy South African wine by the box to obtain sturdy polystyrene packaging units. Save the box for our Bright Idea and turn one of the units into a bedside lamp. Full Article
Design Bubble wrap a bad view Design February 16, 2011 Bubble wrap a bad view If you want to block out an unattractive view but still allow light through a non-opening window, this is a quick solution inspired by Patricia Urquiola’s Caboche Light for Foscarini. Full Article
Lifestyle Hot beds for posh pets Lifestyle February 16, 2011 Hot beds for posh pets Follow these easy steps to make the perfect bed for your dog or cat. Designed by VISI’s Annemarie Meintjes, these quirky creations won her the Top Dog Award at Decorex Johannesburg 2009. Full Article
Decor Lowveld fantasy Decor February 16, 2011 Lowveld fantasy Interior designer and waxbill owner Joe Jacob likens the art of decorating a home to that of creating a fairy tale. Full Article
Design Cardboard carpet Design February 16, 2011 Cardboard carpet If you have moved and feel overwhelmed by piles of empty cardboard boxes and your overdraft, don’t pine after the designer carpet you can’t afford. Make one instead. Full Article
Architecture Lofty ideals Architecture February 16, 2011 Lofty ideals Pretoria-based architect Friedrich Strey believes that saving the planet and creating beautiful buildings need not be mutually exclusive. Full Article
