From a mesmerising rainwater sculpture and a new locally produced linen range to design studio nendo’s take on a handbag for Longchamp, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 280.

1. Mungo’s Kamma Linen in Verdite

Local textile brand Mungo has added a new colourway to its 100% linen bedding range. Woven at the Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay, Kamma linen bedding now comes in a soothing leafy tone, available as flat and fitted sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases. Check out Mungo Melange Bedding.

Images courtesy of Mungo

2. John Grade Studio’s Rainwater Sculpture

Artist and sculptor John Grade has created a fascinating net sculpture made up of 5 000 little rainwater collectors. The droplets, which together look like an ornate chandelier, collect rainwater, making the nets drop towards the forest floor. As the water evaporates, the nets lift up again into the trees. Beautiful!

Images via designboom.com

3. Chef Peter Tempelhoff X Ellerman House

Renowned chef Peter Tempelhoff has been appointed Culinary Director at luxury local retreat Ellerman House, where, together with Executive Chef Grant Daniels and the hotel’s talented team, he will champion local ingredients as part of an exciting new menu. “South Africa’s food culture inspires me daily, and guests can expect to be taken on a delicious journey through our country’s landscape,” he says.

Peter Tempelhoff and Grant Daniels

Images courtesy of Ellerman House

4. nendo Katachi Collection for Longchamp

Japanese design studio nendo has created a handbag collection for French luxury goods brand Longchamp. The shapes – a cube, a cone and a circle – are inspired by origami, which is also the inspiration for Longchamp’s iconic Le Pliage collection. The nendo versions come with additional functionality in a range of new colourways and sizes.

Image credit: Akihiro Yoshida via nendo

5. Studio H Named 1 of 100 Designers Shaping The Future

Studio H, a local multidisciplinary design studio, was recently named as one of 100 designers shaping the future as part of the Icon Design 100 issue. Highlighted was S/ZOUT, a food design project created in 2017 in response to the Cape Town water crisis. The project, which looks at the possibility of using seawater to irrigate crops, included the S/ZOUT Pantry, a group of products that could be found in the kitchen of the future. The Pantry will now form part of the permanent collection at the MAK Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art and will also be exhibited at the Dutch Institute of Food and Design exhibition in Canada, curated by designer Marije Vogelzang.

Images courtesy of Studio H

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From a brand-new adidas Originals drop and a new virgin G&T flavour from The Duchess to a locally produced food-inspired exhibit at Dutch Design Week and a peek into the new Luke Dale-Roberts restaurant Salsify, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 255.

1. adidas Originals P.O.D S3.1

“I’d love to get my paws on these phenomenal sneakers,” exclaims Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “This locally produced lookbook featuring Yannick Ilunga and Rochelle ‘RhaRha’ Nembhard, champions of the Noirwave moment, is just too beautiful in its urban simplicity. The kicks are available at selected adidas Originals stores and online.”

Image credit: adidas.co.za

2. Salsify at The Roundhouse

“The interiors at the new Luke Dale-Roberts restaurant Salsify at The Roundhouse are absolutely exquisite,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “A striking sculpture by Otto du Plessis, creative feature walls, with street art by South African New York-based artist Skull Boy, and a beautiful view make for a gorgeous dinner setting.”

Image credit: Justin Patrick

3. New From The Duchess

“Local virgin gin & tonic brand The Duchess has introduced a new garden-inspired variant just in time for summer,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “It’s called Greenery, and it’s infused with lime leaves, rosemary and cucumber. So refreshing!”

Image credit: theduchess.co.za Video credit: The Duchess on YouTube

4. Studio H at Dutch Design Week

“The Smellerie is a thoughtful concept by Cape Town-based multidisciplinary design lab Studio H, displayed at the recent Dutch Design Week,” says Features Editor Amelia Brown. “The studio has used leftover water from fermented foods from around the world as perfumes, accompanied by generated food insults to encapsulate the concept that, at the core, we all eat the same.”

Image credit: studio-h.co.za

5. Paul Cocksedge’s Living Watercolour Pavilion

“This design by Paul Cocksedge (a finalist for Expo 2020 in Dubai) looks absolutely incredible,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “Paul incorporated the colours from flags of all the nations exhibiting at the event as part of the design.”

Image credit: minmud.co.uk

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Here are South Africa’s 50 Emerging Creatives set to make an impact in 2018 and beyond.

Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives Programme was founded in 2005 to nurture new creative talent and break down barriers to entry for those just getting started. The platform, which has helped launch the careers of Laduma Ngxokolo, Katherine-Mary Pichulik, Daniel Ting Chong and Andile Dyalvane, supports young creatives who have relatively little industry exposure.

The Class of 2018, made up of young architects, fashion designers, illustrators, furniture designers, jewellers, graphic designers and multi-disciplinary mavericks, were selected based on the quality and originality of their work and its ability to stand alongside world-class designs. Of the 50 young designers, 40 will showcase their work in Cape Town at the Artscape Theatre Centre at Design Indaba from 21 to 23 February, with a further 10 showing at LISOF, as part of the Design Indaba Johannesburg Simulcast 2018.

Design Indaba points to some of the highlights to watch out for: prototype appliances, such as a manual washing machine, from promising young industrial designer George Gibbons; colourful camera straps from Lunar Straps founder Tyla Stallbom; an intriguing “wonderverse” by image-maker Sizwe Mbiza; and a new wave of fashion designs for hijabs by Ra’eesah Hoosen, plus many more.

Curated by Hannerie Visser of Studio.H, below are the names of the the Emerging Creatives Class of 2018, in alphabetical order.

• Balini Naidoo, fashion designer
• Didintle Ntshudisane, stylist
• Duma Mtimkulu, ceramicist
• George Gibbons, industrial designer
• Imile Wepener, illustrator
• Jessica Middleton, illustrator
• Jona Schilling, ceramicist
• Kayla Shaban, accessory designer
• Kgaugelo Rakgwale, photographer
• Kristen van Niekerk, filmmaker
• Leah Bessa, food designer
• Mapitso Thaisi, fashion designer
• Masonwabe Ntloko, artist
• Max Bauer Nelson-Tansley, graphic designer
• Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli, interior designer
• Neliswa Mpungose, illustrator
• Neo Mahlangu, graphic designer
• Nickita Maesela, DJ
• Ntomegugu Peteni, fashion designer
• Ra’eesah Hoosen, fashion designer
• Sakhile Cebekulu, fashion designer
• Sarah King, ceramicist
• Sfiso Shange, product designer
• Shamara Brenna, product designer
• Shelley Klopper, accessory designer
• Shelley Mokoena, fashion designer
• Sizwe Mbiza, artist
• Sonwabo Valashiya, illustrator
• Ssanyu Sematimba, graphic designer
• Stephanie Mzee, photographer
• Thaakierah Abdul, graphic designer
• Thabang Rampain, art director
• Thandazani Nofingxana, artist
• Tiaan Beukes, furniture designer
• Tshegofatso Sithole, fashion designer
• Tshepo Sealetsa, interior designer
• Tyla Stallbom, product designer
• Tyler Yeo, architect
• Wandile Leeu, fashion designer
• Xolisa Sibeko, communication designer

The extended list of LISOF participants include:

• Ayanda Nkosi, fashion designer
• Ben Myres, motion graphics designer
• Boipelo Khunou, filmmaker
• Cole Ndelu, photographer
• Johannes Sebotshane Sithole, fashion designer
• Lucky Pathle Mashilwane, artist
• Maggie de Vos, illustrator
• Nokulunga Mazibuko, ceramicist
• Refentse Mokale, visual artist and accessory designer
• Samuel Mabizela, artist

The Emerging Creatives exhibition in Cape Town will be open to the public for free from 5:30 pm on Design Indaba Open Night, which takes place on Wednesday 21 February 2018, to mark the official opening of this year’s Design Indaba Festival of Creativity.

For more details and ticketing info, visit designindaba.com/festival.

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From adorable unicorn-themed decor for kids and the Museum of Ice Cream to an architectural shelter for tourists, these are the top VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 192. 

1. Museum of Ice Cream

“The Museum Of Ice Cream has two locations – one in Los Angeles and one in New York,” says Features Writer Amelia Brown. “I’d love to walk through these magical interiors that are simply a celebration of all things ice cream. It looks like so much fun!”

Image credit: museumoficecream.com

2. Le Haut Perché

“To encourage the exploration of Bordeaux, architects Studio Weave designed this interesting stay-over shelter in Le Parc des Jalles,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The little abode, which is made from timber and weathering steel, sleeps up to nine people free of charge.”

Image credit: Yvan Detraz via Archdaily.com

3. A Little Lovely Company

“This aptly named company in The Netherlands designs adorable decor and accessories for the little ones in your life. There are even a few things I’d pick out for myself…” says Content Producer Mary Garner.

Image credit: alittlelovelycompany.nl

4. Swop Shop by Studio H

“The Swop Shop by Studio H is a fun event leading up to the Food Studio conference to be held in August,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “For one night on Thursday 3 August, you’ll be able to try out anything from ugly fruit jams to sea bacon popcorn – all you have to do is submit a food memory at the pop-up shop to take your pick. Head to Chandler House on 53 Church Street on First Thursdays to get involved!”

Image credit: studio-h.co.za

5. Snuggle Friends Blankets From HAUS by Hertex

“These Snuggle Friends blankets from Hertex’s range of designs for the home are just too cute,” says Assistant Editor Tracy Greenwood. “I love the classic bunny print. It would make for a welcome, cosy addition to a child’s bedroom.”

Image credit: hertex.co.za

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From the launch of a new local zine to sleek luggage designs, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 180 from around the globe.

1. OTTO Screens By Enrico Tonucci

“Italian company Manifesto Design has expanded its 2017 collection with two new products that I really love,” says Editor-In-Chief Sumien Brink. “The OTTO screens system is my favourite. It’s an inventive decor item that can be used as a mirror, a screen or a coat rack.”

Image credit: Manifesto Design

2. CHIPS! Zine

“I love the design of the brand-new CHIPS! zine, an online publication and zine that’s all about culture and food,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The first issue, entitled Hol(e)y, is designed by local multi-disciplinary studio Studio H. Want a copy? You can get yours now via studio-h.co.za.”

Image credit: Studio H

3. MET Gala Honours Designer Rei Kawakubo Of Comme des Garçons

“The presitigious 2017 MET Gala, which took place last week, had the fashion world at a standstill when industry folk gathered to honour Rei Kawakubo,” says Content Producer Palesa Kgasane. “Inspired by Tokyo’s street culture, Rei’s designs are architectural, avant-garde and challenge conventional ideas of beauty, making her one of the most influential designers of our time.”

Rei Kawakubo, the designer behind the iconic Comme des Garçons label.

The Costume Institute’s spring 2017 exhibition of Rei’s work: Art Of The In Between Spring 2017.

Image credit: Eiichiro Sakata via The New Yorker / Paolo Roversi for Comme des Garçons via theatlantic.com

4. Jeanne Gaigher’s New Prints For 50ty/50ty

“Millennial experimental artist Jeanne Gaigher’s beautiful new silkscreen print is now available via 50ty/50ty,” says Assistant Editor Tracy Greenwood. “Frozen Interval I & II plays on her signature process of using photography as a starting point for her work before merging various paintings together to create a split-screen of two disconnected artworks.”

The two paintings that make up Frozen Interval I & II.

Image credit: 50ty50typrints.com

5. Loqi Luggage

“Inspired by a variety of aspects of Japanese culture, this Loqi luggage collection is absolutely dreamy,” says Features Writer Amelia Brown. “The designs are life-like and come in a range of bold and bright colours designed by various artists.”

ANONYMOUS – Woman’s Haori with Cranes

HOKUSAI – The Great Wave

HOKUSAI – Mt. Fuji

DE HEEM – Still Life With Flowers

Image credit: loqi.eu

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