From trendy wine bar posters and cute hand-made baby mobiles to lockdown-inspired art and vibrant sardine wall mounts, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 332.

1. Kettal Half Dome Lamp

The shape of the Half Moon Lamp, designed by industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa for Kettal, draws inspiration from the moon. The design was intended to simulate the atmosphere of natural moonlight. Made for indoor and outdoor use, the floor lamp comes in 34 aluminium colours options.

Images courtesy of kettal.com

2. Publik Wine Bar Posters

Designed by Chris Moore for local wine bar Publik, this series of curated poster prints is now available to purchase online, in both A3 (R350) and A1 (R550) format. The posters were recently featured as part of the V&A Waterfront’s 100 Beautiful Things exhibition. Shop at publik.co.za.

Images via Publik

3. Fathima Kathrada’s Illustrations

Instead of using paint, local multidisciplinary illustrator and designer Fathima Kathrada has been using materials like turmeric, beetroot juice, coffee and spinach juice to create watercolour illustrations that aim to spread messages of positivity and hope during lockdown.

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Images via @fathimasstudio on Instagram

4. Nehanda Design Mobiles

Local designer Nehanda Magan creates hand-made felt and wool baby mobiles featuring a variety of ocean creatures, wildlife and beauties from our floral kingdom. She also does commissions and personalised orders.

Images via nehandadesign.co.za

5. Bordallo Pinheiro Ceramic Sardines

Ceramic brand Bordallo Pinheiro has launched a new range of brightly coloured ceramic sardine wall mounts which can work collectively as an installation or as stand-alone pieces. Each sardine is painted by a different artist and comes presented in recycled packaging.

Images courtesy of Bordallo Pinheiro

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From Nordic treetop cabins and a Mid-Century home to whimsical outdoor lamps and the world’s largest 3D printed bridge, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 271.

1. Elevated Treetop Cabins

“Architect Espen Surnevik is behind the design of two elevated PAN Treetop Cabins, located in the middle of a forest in Norway,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The 40 m² cabins, which are accessible via a spiral staircase, can sleep up to six people.”

Image credit: Rasmus Norlander via dezeen.com

2. Mid-century House by Coppin Dockray

“I could easily live in this modernist home, built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon,” says Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “After a stunning facelift by architecture studio Coppin Dockray, it looks fit for any modernist movie set. Dream home.”

Image credit: James O Davies via dezeen.com

3. Fila Outdoor Lamps by Michel Charlot for Kettal

“I’m fascinated at how this lamp completely transforms when the sun sets,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “When the fabric lampshade is lit up, it projects a colourful shadow display into the night. How cool?”

Image credit: kettal.com

4. Kim Watermeyer’s Masking Tape Paintings

“Is there anything more satisfying than masking off a wall with masking tape and pulling it off once the paint is dry? Well these pieces created by South African artist Kim Watermeyer are made entirely from strips of masking tape and take that humble painting prop into the fine-art realm,” says Features Editor Amelia Brown. “Kim doesn’t use knives or scissors, instead choosing to tear the strips individually to give each piece an organic touch.”

Image credit: facebook.com/KimWatermeyer.Art

5. World’s Largest 3D Printed Bridge

“The world’s largest 3D printed concrete bridge, which spans 26.3 m, with a width of 3.6 m, was recently completed in Shanghai,” says Copy Editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen. “Modern technology is truly growing in leaps and bounds!” 

Image credit: JCDA via designboom.com

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If purple is a little on the wild side – thanks, Pantone! – sage green offers an understated colour trend alternative. Here are 12 options in shades of sage for you to choose from.

1. Ambit Pendant R7 300, Muuto at Créma Design

2. Stig Tea Towel R165, Skinny laMinx

3. Shell Dining Chair R 2 499, @home

4. Sillon Club XL Chair R76 500, Kettal at Casarredo

5. Nara Cereal Bowl R45, Weylandts

6. Gem Candle Holder R199, Present Time at Superbalist

7. Dreamweaver Bowl R599, Knus

8. Single Hippo Plate R299, Knus

9. Smeg Electric Citrus Press R1 999, Yuppiechef

10. Large Sushi Plate R270, Le Creuset

11. Risoli Fry Pan R1 399, @home

12. Question Mark Table Lamp Green R1 795, Weylandts

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Marlanteak brings us the latest from Kettal in the form of the Cala outdoor furniture collection.

The showstopper of the Cala range is the Emanuelle, otherwise known as the “Peacock” chair. Designed by Doshi Levien, the Emanuelle chair is at the core of this collection, which highlights a combination of woven latticed rope and natural curves.

Thanks to the open lattice pattern of the rope, the range, which includes armchairs, dining chairs, sofas, ottomans, dining tables and coffee tables, puts forth a light and airy feel.

One of Cala’s key elements is customisation – you are able to choose from a collection of metal coatings, rope colours, fabrics, table tops and metal or timber feet.

The dining and coffee table options, whose monolithic style is in contrast to the chairs, are available in various marble and timber variations.

For more information, visit marlanteak.com.

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