VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 2

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From a luxurious daybed to locally designed perspex art, here are the team’s latest favourites from around the world, the top VISI picks of the week series – week 2.

1. Cradle Daybed by Gloster

This architecturally inspired piece is made from powder-coated aluminium and teak. “I could easily spend hours curled up on this glorious daybed,” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: marlanteak.com

2. Appree Banana Leaf Trays

Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes loves these multipurpose banana leaf trays, designed by South Korean studio Appree. They can be used as food containers or as little storage boxes for office supplies or accessories.

Image credit: appree.net

3. A Celebration of Kenji Ekuan’s Kikkoman Soy Sauce Bottle

After the recent passing of industrial designer Kenji Ekuan, features editor Tracy Greenwood thought it important to feature one of his most well-known works. “It proves that great design really is practically invisible.”

Image credit: dezeen.com

4. Bottle Art: The New Hennessy V.S.O.P

Managing editor Lise Avis thinks this limited edition design by graphic master Peter Saville is totally mesmerising.

Image credit: hennessy.com

5. John Caitlin’s Perspex Art

“I’m in love with these colourful perspex Mandela portraits by John Catlin, which upon closer inspection reveal beautiful layering in the design,” says special projects manager Cecilia du Plessis.

Image credit: johncatlindesigns.com

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