design indaba 2013 (13 articles)
monumental art by nicholas hlobo reflects xhosa culture
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composed of rubber and other scavenged materials from his native south africa, nicholas hlobo's impressive sculptures reference the rich history and traditions of the xhosa »
composed of rubber and other scavenged materials from his native south africa, nicholas hlobo's impressive sculptures reference the rich history and traditions of the xhosa culture, even as they question ideas of masculinity, sexual identity, and gender in contemporary society.
marti guixe designs packaging for estrella damm beer
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the seven graphic schemes for the spanish lager's four packs draw their bold, colorful imagery from the cultural history of barcelona--from gaudi's sagrada familia to la rambla.
the seven graphic schemes for the spanish lager's four packs draw their bold, colorful imagery from the cultural history of barcelona--from gaudi's sagrada familia to la rambla.
daan roosegaarde's lotus dome illuminates jerusalem cave
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a motion sensitive dome enlivens a cave in jerusalem with dappled light.
a motion sensitive dome enlivens a cave in jerusalem with dappled light.
totemism: memphis meets africa curated by li edelkoort
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the work of 53 south african designers challenge the theme of totemism, expressed both figuratively and literally through pieces which see the layering of objects, ideas and local »
the work of 53 south african designers challenge the theme of totemism, expressed both figuratively and literally through pieces which see the layering of objects, ideas and local imagery.
paula scher interview
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paula scher is a graphic designer and illustrator who became the first female principal at pentagram when she joined in 1991.
paula scher is a graphic designer and illustrator who became the first female principal at pentagram when she joined in 1991.
david adjaye at design indaba conference 2013
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since his 2006 appearance on the design indaba stage, adjaye has documented the architecture of africa.
since his 2006 appearance on the design indaba stage, adjaye has documented the architecture of africa.
matthew carter at design indaba conference 2013 in cape town
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readers of periodicals, typographers, and users of computer design and word processing programs have all come into contact at one time or another with his work.
readers of periodicals, typographers, and users of computer design and word processing programs have all come into contact at one time or another with his work.
christoph niemann interview
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christoph niemann tells designboom more about his work process and influences.
christoph niemann tells designboom more about his work process and influences.
design indaba 2013: chef alex atala on the future of cooking
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at the 2013 design indaba conference the brazilian chef stated: 'gastronomy can be a tool for sustainability and the conservation of the environment.'
at the 2013 design indaba conference the brazilian chef stated: 'gastronomy can be a tool for sustainability and the conservation of the environment.'
john maeda: design as a discipline is not designed well to be understood
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the humanist technologist's key project at RISD is to add art and design into 'STEM'--which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics--as a core principle in »
the humanist technologist's key project at RISD is to add art and design into 'STEM'--which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics--as a core principle in the american education.
BOO an interactive zen garden by studio roosegaarde
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the installation is influenced by the zen gardens of asia-- the sound of crickets surrounds its visitors, while the glowing green pillars react to their movements.
the installation is influenced by the zen gardens of asia-- the sound of crickets surrounds its visitors, while the glowing green pillars react to their movements.
design indaba conference 2013
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the three-day event features talks by david adjaye, marian bantjes & jessica hische, martí guixé, john maeda and paula scher among others.
the three-day event features talks by david adjaye, marian bantjes & jessica hische, martí guixé, john maeda and paula scher among others.
leanie van der vyver: scary beautiful
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reversing the expected location of a stiletto and insole, these 'high-toed' pumps place the foot into the location of the typical heel and the heel instead supports the user from »
reversing the expected location of a stiletto and insole, these 'high-toed' pumps place the foot into the location of the typical heel and the heel instead supports the user from the front.
