Reminiscent of children’s building blocks and quirky nostalgia, primary colours work together as a perfect trio – and are just as striking on their own. Here are a few VISI favourites to raise your style quotient.

1. Paul Smith Edition Three Type 75 Lamp By Angelpoise R8 300, Newport

2. La Cafetiere 3-cup Classic Espresso Moka Pot R499, Superbalist

3. Fjällräven Re-Kånken Backpack R1 899, Fjällräven

4. Dokter and Misses Retro Light R4 620, Dokter and Misses

5. Smeg Retro 700w Hand Blender R2 699, Woolworths

6. Sugarlump Chest of Drawers R2 879, Popstrukt

7. Berlin Chair in Ochre R2 700, MRP Home

8. Men’s SWATCH Revival Watch R1 109, SWATCH

9. Kitchen Craft Pasta Machine R729,  Yuppiechef

10. Mepal Bento Box R279, Superbalist

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Designed by Quarta & Armando (Q&A) Architecture Design Research, Tapa Tapa is a tapas and wine bar in Shanghai.

Located in the up-and-coming North Bund, Tapa Tapa is defined by two basic modules, each accommodating two to six seats. Each module represents a three-dimensional slice of a traditional taberna. The placement in the irregularly-shaped site affords each table its own view of the glittering city and river beyond.

Simple materials are combined with pops of primary colours, a fun take on vernacular motifs. Steel-framed polycarbonate panels create the illusion of rooms.

While the “rooms” afford a sense of privacy, their openness fosters an ambience of communality within the long space. At guests’ feet, printed ceramic tiles with custom-made illustrations juxtapose grey concrete flooring. The same principle is mirrored on the ceiling, affording a virtual separation of illusory indoor and outdoor space.

Love this vibrant space? Check out LA.Prime Kitchen, another project designed by Q&A Architecture Design Research.

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It comes as no surprise that graphic designer and freelance illustrator Mariana Rio’s imaginative illustrations are award-winning.

Having studied at the University of Porto and the Academy of Fine Arts Wroclaw, Portugal-based Mariana relives her childhood by dreaming up creative narratives, concepts and inventive characters for studios, publishing houses and other creative outlets.

Awarded the Portuguese National Illustration Prize, Mariana makes extensive use of bold primary colours, namely blue and red, giving her work its signature look.

Great news! I’m more than happy because my illustrations for the new book Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas by Machado de Assis (Sexto Piso, 2018) got selected for the Illustrator’s Exhibition at the @bolognachildrensbookfair this year! The book just got to the bookstores in Spain and I can’t wait to have my copies in the mailbox. Thank you Editorial @sextopiso_es for the opportunity! Congratulations to the other portuguese illustrators selected, Madalena Matoso, Yara Kono e Filipe Abranches.

A post shared by Mariana Rio (@mariana__rio) on Jan 16, 2018 at 10:39am PST

For more information, visit marianario.com or view more of her work on Behance.

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