1. Camper shoes by Nendo, PHOTO Akihiro Yoshida : Features writer Debbie Loots thinks a pair of these water-resistant shoes by Japanese design studio Nendo for Camper, is just the thing to put the cool back into camping.|
3. Google self-driving car : "I don’t have to drive anymore? Dream come true!" online and features editor Nadine Botha's beams.|
2. Gugulethu Gables by Justin Plunkett : Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink loves the digitally formed architectural photographs by Cape Town designer Justin Plunkett and this is her favourite.|
5. Globe by TownDesign : "I love this play on the phrase 'the world is your oyster' that has inspired this series of pearl necklaces. This globe is my favourite," brand manager Cecilia du Plessis smiles.|
4. The Dezeen Watch Store Guide to Father’s Day gifts : "This perfectly illustrated personality to timekeeper guide is so cool," ed and online assistant Chantel Hans says clearly impressed.|
6. 3D-printed houses by Winsun New Materials : Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes is super excited about these 10 full-sized eco-friendly houses, that a Chinese company was able to print in only one day using recycled concrete.|
7. Dyson Digital Slim : "I love this new invention from Dyson because cleaning should be quick and easy. Cutting the hassle and cutting the cord just did it for me," senior sales executive Eva Cookson admits about the new cordless vacuum cleaner.|
8. Lighting of the Sails for Vivid Sydney : "My sister-in-law sent me a message from this cool festival in Sydney. Wish we could do something like this in Cape Town..." account director Cat Anderson sighs. PHOTO Jewels Lynch|
9. Paper Cut Razor by Nadeem Haidary : "I love these 'paper cut' razors!" ed-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo exclaims. "Obviously not the most functional, these would make an awesome and humorous pressie for my dad this Father’s day, seeing as we both don’t have much facial hair."|
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An eclectic roundup including a light festival in Sydney, 3D printed eco-houses, a pearl necklace, digitally constructed photographs, a cordless vacuum, camping shoes, driver-less cars and watch personalities are keeping the team inspired. Here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 55.