lindi brownell meiring Archives | Visi https://visi.co.za/tag/lindi-brownell-meiring/ SA's most beautiful magazine Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:45:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://visi.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-ICO-32x32-Black-1-1-32x32.png lindi brownell meiring Archives | Visi https://visi.co.za/tag/lindi-brownell-meiring/ 32 32 10 Bright Buys in Yellow https://visi.co.za/10-bright-buys-in-mustard-yellow/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=570517 Yellow continues to pop up all over, from kitchen accessories to homeware and fashion. Here are 10 buys we found online that celebrate this zingy hue.

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Yellow continues to pop up all over, from kitchen accessories to homeware and fashion. Here are 10 buys we found online that celebrate this zingy hue.

mustard yellow buys

Pac-Man Lamp | Mash.T

Inspired by the computer game Pac-Man Doodle and with a wide array of colours to choose from, these desk lamps are perfect for updating your home and home office.

R1840

mustard yellow buys

Soft Bucket in Sunshine Gold | Skinny laMinx

This Soft Bucket is completely reversible, which makes this all-purpose soft container twice as useful, with a pop of coloured piping to add zing. They’re great for balls of wool, stashing cotton balls on the changing table, or for keeping plants cosy…. and lots more!

From R210

mustard yellow buys

The Tina Unit | Vamp Furniture

A mid-century inspired wall unit with open display shelves and a space behind sliding doors. The shelf behind the sliding doors is adjustable. Fun pops of colour are added to the backing of the long open shelves and the doors. 

R7400

mustard yellow buys

Wellbeing Happy Diffuser | Mr.Price Home

Indulge with the rich aroma of soothing scents blended with a combination of spices.

R129.99

mustard yellow buys

Bold Stripe Throw | Woolworths

Cosy up to this extra snug throw, featuring bold stripe patterns and fringe border detail. 

R350

mustard yellow buys

Signature Oval Casserole | Le Creuset

Renowned for its excellent heat retention, this casserole requires no seasoning and is suitable for both stovetop and oven use. The ‘nectar’ colourway will add a zingy pop of colour to any kitchen.

R5199

mustard yellow buys

Monica Side Table | Knus

Made from steel and wire, this side table will brighten any space.

R1400

Yellow buys

Zeplin Sling Bag | Sealand Gear

Local sustainable brand Sealand Gear has created a limited-edition version of its Zeplin portrait sling bag in a brand-new colourway, exclusively for VISI.

R925

Yellow buys

Terrazza Outdoor Dining Chair | Block & Chisel

Made from PVC, this chair is lightweight yet durable, able to withstand exposure to sunlight, making it an ideal piece for your outdoor area. 

R1295

Yellow buys

The Gardens of Eden | Loot

The Gardens of Eden – New Residential Garden Concepts & Architecture for a Greener Planet is the perfect coffee table book for Plantophiles. Step into innovative little gardens of Eden created on small terraces and city rooftops, as well as out in the suburbs and countryside.

R767

Looking for more local buys? Check out these Rattan buys and our list of statement planters.

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26 Statement Planters For Your Home https://visi.co.za/26-planters-for-your-home/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=588424 Turning over a new leaf? Time to raise your jungle game with statement planters that will add almost as much personality to your space as the treasured plants do.

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Turning over a new leaf? 🌿 Time to raise your jungle game with statement planters that will add almost as much personality to your space as the treasured plants do.

House plants add colour and interest to any space (not to mention oxygen). There are so many aesthetically-pleasing options when it comes to housing your new fronds, so we’ve put a definitive list together to help you choose – from tiny pots perfect for a small succulent to hanging planters, baskets and canvas buckets.

Planters

Potjie Pot Plant Holder (glass bowl included) | R433.91 Native Decor

Planters

Emerson Pots | R290 Plantify

Planters

Mia Mélange Planter Basket | From R290

Planters

Metal Planter on Stand | R649 @home

READ MORE: Where to Buy Indoor Plants Online in SA
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Moonrock Planter | R169 Rialheim

Planters

Wild Wendy | R4000 Wildcat Plants

Planters

Raku Low Planter | from R675 Weylandts

Planters

Lantana Planter Collection Set | R1 199 Esque

Planters

Nan Bamboo Planter | R800 Superbalist

Planters

Splatter Pot | R845 Aura Furniture & Decor

READ MORE: 5 Water-wise Plants We Should All Have in Our Homes
Planters

Umbra Triflora Hanging Planter | R1 399 Yuppiechef

Planters

Pipe Planter | R4900 Dokter and Misses

Planters

Flat Weave Standing Planter | R599.99 MRP Home

Planters

Plantr X VISI Minilux Planter | from R399 VISI Shop

Planters

Tower Planter | R2 400 Joe Paine

Planters

ZANA Small Soft Pot | R210

Planters

Tiny Planter | R99.99 Typo

Planters

KitchenCraft Ceramic Winking Face Planter | R229 Faithful-to-Nature

planters

Plant Hemisphere | From R695 Pedersen + Lennard

Planters

Terrazzo Pot | R420 Plantify

planters

Galapagos | R9100 Joe Paine

Planters

Abstract Lines Mini Canvas Bucket | R180 Pleeko at Hello Pretty

Planters

Set of 3 Classic Herb Planters With Tray | R1 349 Le Creuset

Planters

Grow Bag Yellow Stripy Planter | R230 Knus

Planters

Skinny laMinx Reversible Bucket | From R210 VISI Shop

Planters

Metal Hanging Planter | R399 Woolworths

Looking for more local buys? Take a look at our definitive list of where you can buy plants online in South Africa or sign up to our weekly newsletter, here.

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Where To Buy Indoor Plants Online in SA https://visi.co.za/where-to-buy-indoor-plants-online-in-sa/ Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=587486 There are a number of local online plant shops where you can browse and buy a wide variety of options and get them delivered to your door.

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As we spend more time in our homes and less time outside, you may find yourself wanting to add a touch of greenery to your space.

Indoor plants are associated with a wide range of benefits, from purifying the air to stress relief. There are a number of local online plant shops where you can browse and buy a wide variety of leafy options, planters and accessories, and get them delivered to your door.

Here, in no particular order, is a list to get you started:

1. Atrium Plants

Website: atriumplants.co.za

Instagram: @caro.ashmore

Need to know: Atrium Plants also stocks a variety of pots, plant stands, air plant hangers and accessories. They also offer free plant care advice post-purchase. Ships nationwide.

Indoor plants

2. Plantify Urban Plantery

Website: plantify.co.za

Instagram: @plantify_

Need to know: Plantify also stocks a range of planters, pots and baskets, as well as plant accessories and vertical garden panels. They ship nationwide or you can collect from the shop in Cape Town.

Indoor Plants
READ MORE: 26 Statement Planters for Your Home

3. FOLHA_

Website: folhashop.com

Instagram: @folha_plantshop

Need to know: You can DM or email FOLHA_ to order your plants, which can be collected in store in Cape Town or delivered nationwide via courier.

Indoor plants

4. OPUS

Website: opusstudio.co.za

Instagram: @opusbotanicalstudio

Need to know: This botanical florist also sells potted plants, hanging plants, orchids and exotics, as well as essential oils, vases, wreath designs starter kits and planters. Ships nationwide (excluding orchids, which can only be delivered within Cape Town and surrounding areas). Collection is also available for Cape Town customers.

Indoor Plants

5. Mother City Jungle

Website: mothercityjungle.co.za

Instagram: @mothercityjungle

Need to know: Mother City Jungle also creates “living decor” in the form of beautiful barrel vases and fishbowls housing plants like Delicious Monsters and Philodendrons. Ships nationwide.

Indoor plants

6. Happy By Nature

Website: happybynature.com

Instagram: @happybynature_

Need to know: Apart from plants, Happy By Nature also stocks essential oils, tea and honey, soaps and sanitisers, pots and plants, books, ceramics, face masks, seeds and other accessories. You can email the shop what you would like to order and collect in-store in Cape Town.

Indoor Plants
READ MORE: 5 Water-wise Plants We Should All Have in Our Homes

7. Click & Plant

Website: clicknplant.co.za

Instagram: @clicknplant

Need to know: Over and above indoor plants, this Cape Town-based nursery also stocks a wide variety of outdoor plants, bulbs, herbs and clippings.

Indoor Plants

8. Lifestyle Home Garden

Website: lifestyle.co.za

Instagram: @lifestylehomegarden

Need to know: This garden centre also has an online store that stocks a range of indoor plants, as well as gardening essentials, like plant food, compost and potting soil. Gauteng delivery only or collection from the shop in Johannesburg.

Indoor Plants

9. Greenery

Website: greenery.capetown

Instagram: @greenery.capetown

Need to know: You can buy individual plants or buy a collection of plants curated by the Greenery team. Greenery delivers in Cape Town and surrounding areas, as well as the Cape Winelands and Somerset West. You can also visit their new physical store in Durbanville.

Indoor plants

10. Rusty Rose Deco Plants

Website: rustyrose.online

Instagram: @decoplantssa

Need to know: Rusty Rose specialises in potted succulents and cacti, as well as airplants. You can also sign up for a monthly succulent subscription box. Ships nationwide.

Indoor plants

11. Saffron’s Garden

Website: saffronsgarden.com

Instagram: @saffronsgarden

Need to know: Saffron’s Garden is a subscription service and online plant store. Each month subscribers receive a box that includes a plant, as well as plant-related goodies.

Indoor Plants

Looking for more decor or plant buys for your home? Sign up to our weekly newsletter, here, or take a look at these statement making planters or our favourite water-wise plants.

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33 Great Gift Ideas https://visi.co.za/33-great-gift-ideas/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:34 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=592786 In search of the perfect gift? We’ve rounded up a list of 33 options for you to browse and buy online. Happy shopping!

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In search of the perfect gift? Not only can you visit VISI’s online shop, where you’ll find a range of locally designed buys, created exclusively for VISI, we’ve also rounded up a list of 33 more gift options for you to browse and buy online. Happy shopping!

1. Cat & Carnations A5 Art Print R250, Andrea Liang at KNUS

2. Victoria Luxury Gin Classic Pink Gin (750ml) R459, Yuppiechef

3. Emerson Pot Spring Range R290, Plantify

4. MSock5 R250, MAXHOSA AFRICA

5. Coco Balm R110, OrchidBloom for Jimnojean

6. Beyond Your Years A4 Print R480, Amy Ayanda

7. The Khaya Leather Waistbag – Scatterbrain Print R2 290, Valoyi

8. Pier Carafe Set R349, Country Road

9. Hand-painted Mini Purse (Spring) R250, Ilundi

10. The Prettiest One Digital Collage (Edition 1/3) by Balekane Legoabe R1 950, StateOfTheArt

11. Net Bags R1 150, Mia Mélange

12. Irotemari Glass Flower Pot R400, WAZA

13. Secco Festive Gin Infusions R149, Yuppiechef

14. Chilli Infused Olive Oil (200ml) R89.99, Woolworths

15. Moon Bag (Flare) R495, Sealand

16. Rest A3 Print R380, Ishaarah Arnold

17. Wellbeing Happy Waxfill Candles R99.99 – R159.99, MRP Home

18. Suntory Whisky Toki R399, Makro

19. Lemon Slice Pillow Cover R565 – R640, Skinny laMinx

20. Ouroboros Earrings R1 450, Pichulik

21. Hemp Face Cleanser (200ml) R195, Goodleaf

22. Palm Pendant R150 – R255, Ghost Goods

23. U Mug R279, Le Creuset

24. Faatimah Mohamed-Luke X MRP Home Colab Beach Blanket R299.99, MRP Home

25. 5-Pack Chocolate Slabs R240, Honest Chocolate

26. Miir Wide Mouth Bottle (590ml) Artist Series: PJ Offner, R950, Just Like Papa

27. Tote Bag R390, Sama-Sama

28. The Droplet Earrings in Yellow Gold with Agate R2 900, Dear Rae

29. Instant Vortex Air Fryer (5.7L) R2 599, Instant Pot

30. Pill Hanging Pot Plant Holder (ceramic pot included) R799, Native Décor

31. Stem Green Handles Laptop Sleeve R520, Zana

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32. Planter/Storage Basket R385, The Joinery

33. Nutribullet Pro 1000 R3 199, Makro

Find more gift ideas at shop.visi.co.za.

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Winners: Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2020 https://visi.co.za/winners-restaurant-bar-design-awards-2020/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:00:52 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=591711 The winners of the 2020 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have been announced.

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The winners of the 2020 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have been announced.

Last year saw Johannesburg’s Alice & Fifth win the award for Best Overall Restaurant. Designed by TristanPlessisStudio, it was a first for a local design studio. The studio has won again this year, for the design of Americano in Dubai, UAE, in the Best Middle East & Africa Bar category.

The award for Best Overall Restaurant 2020 went to Garden Hotpot, designed by MUDA-Architects, while the award for Best Overall Bar went to INNS Bar, designed by Wooton Designers, both of which are located in China’s Chengdu.

Garden Hotpot. Image credit: Arch-Exist.

INNS Bar. Image credit: Wooton Designers.

Below, in no particular order, are the international and regional category winners.

UNITED KINGDOM RESTAURANT: The Clockspire – Sherborne, UK (Design: Studio Indigo)

Image credit: James McDonald

UNITED KINGDOM BAR: The Berkeley Bar & Terrace at The Berkeley – London, UK (Bryan O’Sullivan Studio)

Image credit: James McDonald

THE AMERICAS RESTAURANT: Veneno at Torre Mil 500 – Guadalajara, Mexico (Design: Pragma Estudio / Monteon Arquitectos Asociados)

Image credit: César Béjar

THE AMERICAS BAR: The DecoNew York, USA (Design: Carpenter & Mason)

AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC RESTAURANT: Glorietta – Sydney, Australia (Design: Alexander &CO.)

Image credit: Anson Smart

AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC BAR: Tilly May’s – Sydney, Australia (Design: Alexander &CO.)

ASIA RESTAURANT: Feng Yuan Coconut Chicken Original – Guangzhou, China (Design: X.J.D Lab Of Design)

ASIA BAR: Tian Yue Club – Dandong, China (Design: Space³ Interior Design)

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA RESTAURANT: Le Sushi Bar – Beirut, Lebanon (Design: Gatserelia Design)

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA BAR: Americano at Souk Madinat Jumeirah – Dubai, UAE (Design: TristanPlessisStudio)

EUROPE RESTAURANT: Amazonico – London, UK (Design: Lazaro Rosa Violan Studio)

Image credit: James McDonald

EUROPE BAR: VyTA Farnese – Rome, Italy (Design: COLLIDANIELARCHITETTO)

Image credit: Matteo Piazza

COLOUR: Loong Swim Club – Wuhan, China (Design: X+Living)

Image credit: X+Living

LIGHTING: Avra Lounge at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens – Athens, Greece (Design: Brudnizki Design Studio)

CAFE: Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Design: Azaz Architects)

Image credit: Abdulrahman Bayshout

POP UP: Samsung 24hr. Kitchen at Brera District – Milan, Italy (Design: 2×4)

Image credit: Agostino Osio

BIOPHILIC DESIGN: Garden Hotpot – Chengdu, China (Design: MUDA-Architects)

Image credit: Arch-Exist

SURFACE INTERIORS: Polet – Moscow, Russia (Design: Polet)

Image credit: Mikhail Loskutov

FAST CASUAL: The Y – Moscow, Russia (Design: Asthetique)

Image credit: Mikhail Loskutov

STANDALONE: INNS Bar – Chengdu, China (Design: Wooton Designers)

Image credit: Wooton Designers

IDENTITY: The Drawing Room at The St. Regis Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China (Design: .Oddity Studio)

Image credit: .Oddity Studio

CEILING: Veneno – Guadalajara, Mexico (Design: Pragma Estudio / Monteon Arquitectos Asociados)

Image credit: César Béjar

MULTIPLE: Bathers Pavilion – Mosman, Australia (Design: Luchetti Krelle)

Image credit: Nikki To

HERITAGE BUILDING: Textile – Huzhou, China (Design: Kris Lin International Design)

IN ANOTHER SPACE: Wild Ink – New York, USA (Design: Robert Angell Design International)

PUB: Txalupa – Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (Design: El Equipo Creativo)

Image credit: Adrià Goula

HOTEL: Little Sister at Moxy NYC East Village – New York, USA (Design: Rockwell Group)

LUXURY: Cathédrale at Moxy NYC East Village – New York, USA (Design: Rockwell Group)

Missed last year’s winning designs? See more here. For more information about the awards, visit restaurantandbardesignawards.com.

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New Exhibitions at Norval Foundation https://visi.co.za/new-exhibitions-at-norval-foundation/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:50 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=590480 Norval Foundation, situated in Cape Town’s Steenberg area, has reopened its galleries with a series of four exciting new exhibitions.

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Norval Foundation, situated in Cape Town’s Steenberg area, has reopened its galleries with a series of four exciting new exhibitions.

Having temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the art centre has once again opened its doors to the public, with social distancing measures in place. “The health and comfort of our staff and visitors is our main concern – all health and safety measures have been implemented in line with government regulations to ensure a safe reopening,’ says Norval Foundation’s Chief Executive Elana Brundyn.

The exhibitions feature works by renowned South African artists Athi-Patra Ruga, Zanele Muholi and Jackson Hlungwani, as well as new acquisitions added to the Foundation’s Homestead Collection.

“The transformative and enriching power of art is even more significant in times like these,” says Elana. “While we have all adapted to our new virtual lifestyles, it is hard to replicate the feeling of seeing a great work of art with your own eyes.”

The Alt and Omega: Jackson Hlungwani exhibition aims to pay tribute to the sculptor’s work and the way in which he integrated his heritage with global influences and thought systems from the Old and New Testaments.

Jackson Hlungwani – The Angel Gabriel (II) (1983)

In the Atrium, you’ll find Athi-Patra Ruga’s iiNyanga Zonyaka — The Lunar Story Book. The window vinyl, which is inspired by the stained glass seen in churches, is described by Norval as a translucent film depicting a visual narrative that “cross-pollinates through various time zones”.

In Gallery 1, visitors will find And then you see yourself: Zanele Muholi. “The exhibition follows a path leading from intimate snapshots, betraying personal notions of identity, to visually refined portraits of a shapeshifting, mythologised subject located in the public imagination,” states the Foundation. “It is a journey from private domain into public sphere. Throughout the exhibition there is a consideration, not just of Muholi’s identity, but of our own identities and the ways in which we construct them and change them based on who is looking.”

Zanele Muholi – Qiniso, The Sails, Durban (2019)

Divided into four thematic groups, Recent Acquisitions by the Homestead Collection showcases a new selection of pieces by artists from across the African continent, including Georgina Gratrix, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Gerhard Marx, Pierre Fouché and Cinga Samson.

Visitors will need to purchase timed tickets, available online or upon arrival. For more information, visit norvalfoundation.org.

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Design Indaba Emerging Creative: Siyanda Magaba https://visi.co.za/design-indaba-emerging-creative-siyanda-magaba/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:43 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=590456 VISI caught up with furniture designer and 2020 Design Indaba Emerging Creative Siyanda Magaba to find out about his furniture inspirations and plans for the future.

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Design Indaba and the Department of Arts and Culture celebrated 16 years of the Emerging Creatives programme earlier this year, which gives 50 talented young designers a chance to show their work at the event. We caught up with furniture designer Siyanda Magaba to find out about his furniture inspirations and plans for the future.

You launched your own furniture design brand while you were still at university. When did you know you wanted to be a furniture designer?

The idea to start Africular came about in 2019. I started it not just as a furniture design brand, but as an interior design brand, with space planning, conceptual design and installation services attached. I completed my first interior project for fashion brand LSL, which encouraged further interest in learning and exploring practical skills. I have always been a “do it” type of person, and I see my company as a tool to educate myself in every aspect of the design industry.

Tell us about your collection.

Africular is a movement towards creating eco-efficient furniture that’s inspired by geometric African patterns. The brand is influenced by the principle of creating for a purpose and crafting unique, unpredictable characters in furniture design. Exploring and learning by doing is my design mission. Believing and looking past limitations to achieve new possibilities is the foundation of the brand. The current collection consists of four pieces, which differ slightly from one another as a result of the behaviour of the materials and the condition of the reclaimed timber. The signature V-like cutout represents the African zigzag pattern known as the “path of the ancestor”, which is an expression of the ups and downs we face in life on our path to achieving our goals.

Africular Ottoman

Biggest inspiration?

My grandfather, who taught me about hard work and determination. He inspired me to be who I am today through his knowledge and wisdom. I am also heavily inspired by the philosophies and craftsmanship of [Bauhaus school founder] Walter Gropius.

Do you have any upcoming plans you can share with us?

My plan for 2020 is to expand on the knowledge and skills I’ve obtained through my varsity years and while running my design business. The Africular project is meaningful to me – the mission is to break the boundaries of inaccessibility to African-inspired designer furniture. I plan to evolve the Africular collection to create more functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture, and create more opportunities for accessibility.

Follow Siyanda at @magaba_designs on Instagram.

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Design Indaba Emerging Creative: Phumelela Malinga https://visi.co.za/design-indaba-emerging-creative-phumelela-malinga/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:00:29 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=589914 We caught up with Joburg-based fashion designer and mechanical engineer Phumelela Malinga to find out more about his career transition and inspirations.

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Design Indaba and the Department of Arts and Culture celebrated 16 years of the Emerging Creatives programme earlier this year, which gives 50 talented young designers a chance to show their work at the event. We caught up with Joburg-based fashion designer and mechanical engineer Phumelela Malinga to find out more about his career transition and inspirations.

From mechanical engineering to fashion: what made you decide to make the jump?

Fashion was always embedded in me. When I was growing up, my mother wouldn’t let me leave the house without properly coordinated outfits. I studied mechanical engineering, so fashion took a back seat – but I like to believe I was the coolest engineering student in my class! What really catalysed the jump from engineering to fashion was the lack of variety of prints, cuts and colours in men’s retail departments. Walking through the women’s section always left me asking, “Why is there so much variety?” I noticed this gap and set my sights on filling it.

What do you love most about creating?

It’s empowering. There’s just something about starting the day with nothing and ending it with something tangible that excites me. What I love most about it is the journey of constantly surprising myself with my increasing ability and interest in a topic.

What does your brand BY PHUME stand for?

In addition to creating high-quality customer experiences, the BY PHUME brand is a youth-driven movement. It focuses on empowering the youth by creating a network that stems from a common place of interest. We believe in the talent and potential of the youth, and we nurture that through collaborations and engaging content.

Biggest inspiration?

I think when local talent Thebe Magugu recently won the prestigious LVMH Prize, it was massively inspiring. He was the first African designer to achieve this kind of global recognition. That gives young designers such as myself great confidence, because the world is finally acknowledging the talent that we know we’ve always had. I am inspired and motivated to add a chapter to African fashion history.

Do you have any upcoming plans you can share with us?

The brand’s focus for 2020 is ready-to-wear apparel. In many ways, first impressions last, and since we are a new brand, we want to set up a strong foundation for the future. We will also be working on expanding our footprint locally and internationally.

Follow BY PHUME on Instagram to keep up to date with the brand’s latest news.

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Design Indaba Emerging Creative: Mmamotsatsi Masike https://visi.co.za/design-indaba-emerging-creative-mmamotsatsi-masike/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:00:24 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=589875 We caught up with Joburg-based interior and furniture designer and 2020 Design Indaba Emerging Creative, Mmamotsatsi Masike.

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Design Indaba and the Department of Arts and Culture celebrated 16 years of the Emerging Creatives programme earlier this year, which gives 50 talented young designers a chance to show their work at the event. We caught up with Joburg-based interior and furniture designer Mmamotsatsi Masike.

How has working as a space planner informed your own practice?

Having worked as an interior designer who didn’t design furniture, I felt that some spaces lacked character. Yes, I could add wall, floor or ceiling finishes, but it wouldn’t add enough character to the space, and it left me with a feeling that something was missing from the design. I saw an opportunity to create statement, accent furniture pieces that could be used in spaces as an added “twist” – to bring the spaces to life and give them soul.

What do you love most about creating?

I love that creating is abundant. I love how the process has infinite possibilities and solutions – not just one correct answer, but an intuitive one. It is the act of mindfulness that I enjoy the most because it requires me to be my most authentic self. It’s like prayer or worship. It’s me being in an active state of listening to the silent space within; being able to feel the passion, love and grace that is in and around us; and being able to transfer and translate that energy/feeling into the creation of something deeper and bigger than myself.

Biggest inspiration?

The richness of the African continent’s culture and heritage.

Do you have any upcoming plans you can share with us?

For my work to get into art, design and cultural spaces. For some of my pieces to be on display in museums or galleries. For my company to be recognised. To get a range of clients, local and international. To showcase my work at the Milan Furniture Fair and London Design Week. I’d also like to collaborate with other creatives, such as Rich Mnisi, Trevor Stuurman and Laduma Ngxokolo.

Mmamotsatsi won the first annual Ravi Naidoo Residency for Emerging Creatives, and will spend an all-expenses paid residency abroad courtesy of sponsors Clout, the Nando’s Design Programme.

See more of her work at @designmuse_88 on Instagram.

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Restaurant & Bar Design Awards Shortlist 2020 https://visi.co.za/restaurant-bar-design-awards-shortlist-2020/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:00:21 +0000 https://visi.co.za/?p=589678 Including two projects in South Africa, this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards shortlist features 218 mesmerising spaces in 29 categories, from across the globe.

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Including two projects in South Africa, namely Cheetah Plains by ARRCC and Gigi at Gorgeous George Hotel by Tristan Plessis Studio, this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards shortlist features 218 mesmerising spaces in 29 categories, from across the globe.

The virtual awards ceremony will take place via restaurantandbardesignawards.com and Instagram on 15 October 2020.

Here, in no particular order, are 20 stand-out projects from this year’s shortlist.

1. Glorietta – Sydney, Australia (Design: Alexander & CO.)

2. Oxalis at Bohua Plaza – Shanghai, China (Design: Sò Studio)

3. ToplumDubai, UAE (Design: XO Atelier)

4. Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Design: Azaz Architects)

5. Zhuyeqing Green Tea – Chengdu, China (Design: X+Living)

6. Fabric Sushi Buenos Aires, Argentina (Design: Eme Carranza Studio)

7. Cheetah Plains – Mpumalanga, South Africa (Design: ARRCC)

8. Endo at Rotunda London, UK (Design: Kengo Kuma & Associates)

9. La Moitié – Guangzhou, China (Design: One Fine Day)

10. Gigi at Gorgeous George Hotel – Cape Town, South Africa (Design: Tristan Plessis Studio)

11. Veneno at Torre Mil 500Guadalajara, Mexico (Design: Pragma EstudioMonteon Arquitectos Asociados)

12. KāwiNew York, USA (Design: DesignAgency)

13. Morph – Shenzhen, China (Design: Various Associates)

14. Cantón 23La Coruna, Spain (Design: MAS arquitectura)

15. DandyMontreal, Canada (Design: BlazysGerard)

16. SANPOU Nishimuraya Toyooka, Japan (Design: Ryo Matsui Architects)

17. WeeshuysGeertruidenberg, Netherlands (Design: HUGO)

18. Biggy Wroclaw, Poland (Design: BUCK.STUDIO)

19. Embers Taipei, Taiwan (Design: Curvink Architects)

20. miX Dubai by Alain Ducasse at Emerald Palace Kempinski DubaiDubai, UAE (Design: Clavel Arquitectos)

View the full shortlist at restaurantandbardesignawards.com. Missed last year’s contenders and winners? Here’s a look at a few of our favourites from the shortlist, as well as those who took home the awards.

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