Design Design Indaba Conference 2013: Day 1 Design February 28, 2013 Design Indaba Conference 2013: Day 1 Shoe fetishes, dancing sperm, a RGB vase, a government website, digital music instruments, architectural typography, design hacking and high-rise hell headline the first day of the Design Indaba Conference 2013. Full Article
Architecture Primary structures Architecture February 26, 2013 Primary structures Crowned “best leisure development in Africa” at last year’s African Property Awards, and now shortlisted for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, the Soweto Theatre has caught more than a few eyes. We sent Nechama Brodie to investigate. Full Article
Lifestyle Blindfolded art Lifestyle February 26, 2013 Blindfolded art Spier in association with VISI is pleased to present the solo exhibition, The Blind Astronomer, by artist Berco Wilsenach. We are also giving 10 readers the chance to attend the VIP exhibition opening, including a blindfolded wine tasting. Full Article
Architecture Exploring Joburg’s architecture Architecture February 26, 2013 Exploring Joburg’s architecture Love or hate it, Johannesburg is our city of gold. Gifa has launched a series of educational city walks that explore the fascinating complexities of a thriving African metropolis. Full Article
Design Boards of blue Design February 26, 2013 Boards of blue When Gavin Rooke of craft initiative Dutchmann met master surfboard shaper Spider Murphy, it spurred an idea for art in a new form. The result is the Delft series of surfboards, hand-shaped by Spider and embellished by South African artists and designers. Full Article
Design Crank it up Design February 26, 2013 Crank it up Master of invention Joe Paine has created a mechanical space-saving desk perfect for laptop users. Full Article
Decor We love stationery Decor February 25, 2013 We love stationery Why is getting new stationery so exciting? Having pretty things to write on, write with, put in, stick up or give out just makes work and home feel a little more fun. Full Article
Design Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa 2013 Design February 25, 2013 Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa 2013 The 2013 finalists for the “Most Beautiful Object in South Africa” (MBOISA) award have been announced. These range from an umbrella, bicycle and surfboard to a newspaper and a theatre, and will be exhibited at the Design Indaba Expo from 1 to 3 March. Full Article