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Design
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New Online Service Let’s You Personalise Your iPhone / Galaxy Phone Covers
14 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They say that living around photos of memories that make you happiest is good for the psyche. Here’s a way for you to have a protective cover for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, personalised with an image that means something to YOU.
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Have You Seen What They’re Doing With The Grain Silos At The V&A Waterfront?
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a long time the grain silos at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town have been standing abandoned, home only to rats, pigeons and seagulls. But no longer. A R500 million redevelopment project will transform the disheveled building into a modern art museum.
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The Story Of A Real-Life ‘Mad Men’-Era Receptionist [VIDEO]
31 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The series ‘Mad Men’ paints a grande picture of working for a creative office in the 1950s. But was working in this era as glamorous as the series makes it out to be? According to a former receptionist for legendary architect and designer George Nelson, it was.
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David Beckham’s Miami Dream-Stadium Is Quite Something [IMAGES]
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
David Beckham is set on not only building a 25,000 seat stadium but developing it into a complete year-round entertainment facility, with a view of Miami only seen by people on private yachts.
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The Design Indaba Music Circuit 2014 Is Going To Melt Your Face Off
10 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 2014 Design Indaba Music Circuit is a rollercoaster ride of 38 acts in 10 venues over wo days in one city. It’s about experiences, collaborations, having fun and giving a platform to fresh local talent, and you’d be a damned fool not to get involved. Take a look at who’ll be performing, and where. The […]
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Back At Work? Soothe Your Eyes With These Vintage Herman Miller Offices [GALLERY]
06 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
American Furniture giant, Herman Miller, has been causing severe procrastination across America because of their instagram account.
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Genius: Vertical Tents Provide Shelter For The Homeless
20 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
French architect and artist Stephane Malka have created an epic (and probably illegal) housing project for the homeless in Marseille, France. Appropriately titled “A-Kamp47”, the project allows bergies to go spiderman and make their homes on walls.
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Ferrari Have Made A 458 Italia ‘Niki Lauda Edition’ [PICS]
21 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Those of you who are at work or have children around, please be wary as this post contains some very dirty and pornographic material. It’s Ferrari’s 458 Italia ‘Niki Lauda Edition”.
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New Apple Patent Gives Insight Into Their Plans To Control Your Home
07 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Is this a good thing,or a bad thing? The thought of your home being controlled by Apple gives off a distinctly ‘I, Robot’ kind of vibe. Imagine you come home and within minutes your TV is set to your favourite channel, your lights are all on and the kettle is already boiling – without you having to lift a finger. All because your iPhone sensed that you just got home.
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Everything You Need To Know About Android’s New 4.4 KitKat Operating System
01 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
In a response to Apple’s launch of iOS 7, Google has come out with their very own revolutionary new mobile software update – the 4.4 KitKat. Android users will be happy to know that Google hasn’t made as stark of a change as Apple did with the new iOS, but they have made enough of a change to make the software look, feel and perform better.
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Some People Believe You Shouldn’t Have An iPhone Case – This Is Why
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
It was there to save the drunk. It was there to save the clumsy and the butter-fingered, and it did. The iPhone protective case market has shot to massive proportions, largely because we think the cases will save our precious phones from ourselves. But there are those who are questioning the whole idea of an iPhone case – asking why we place peace of mind over beauty.
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Suffering From A Creative Blockage? Check Out These Rad Design Quotes [INFOGRAPHIC]
25 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Designers listen up – we have some inspiration for you. After a beautiful braai day yesterday, it is understandable that you might be suffering something of a creative mental block this fine Wednesday afternoon. Luckily we have your back. Check out these 15 quotes from some of the world’s greatest designers!
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First Look Inside Facebook’s New York City Office Space [PICS]
14 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Social media giant, Facebook announced their plans earlier this year to move their offices to the Big Apple. Their headquarters relocation will be refreshing change for staff from their current location in Bank Of America Tower, especially as Frank Gehry will be designing the space.
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Japan Unveils Largest Warship Since WW2 Defeat – The Izumo Destroyer [VIDEO + PICS]
07 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
While tensions mount between Japan and china over disputed island in the East China sea, Japan has unveiled its largest warship since World War II.
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China’s Replica Of Paris Complete With Eiffel Tower Is A Ghost Town [GALLERY]
05 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Tianducheng, China is a scale version of Paris, complete with a 107 metre replica of the Eiffel tower. Construction and development of little Paris began in 2007. Originally built to house some 10,000 residents only 2,000 call little Paris home. It is, for all intents and purposes, a ghost town.
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The New DSTV Decoder Comes With Internet Connectivity And 2TB Of Space [PIC]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No, it is not the one in the image, but rather a curvy design that had been dubbed the “pebble. Te new DStv Explora decoder was unveiled on Wednesday by MultiChoice.
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Heads Up: There’s A Proposal To Stick A Massive Restaurant Shaped Like Mandela’s Face On Table Mountain
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Nothing has been set in stone, but a proposal has been drawn up to place a 60 metre high sculpture of former president Nelson Mandela’s face on the cliffs of Table Mountain.
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Ultimate Dad Builds Complete, Functional Boeing 737 Cockpit In Kid’s Bedroom [PICS]
29 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Laurent Aigon, a dad from Aquitane, France, has given his son the ultimate gift. After five years of Internet sourcing and research, Laurent has been able to build a Boeing 737 cockpit…for his son’s bedroom. When Aigon was younger he was apparently an airplane enthusiast but as a result of being too lazy at school […]
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From The Guys Who Make The Eames Chair – 108 Years Of Herman Miller Design In 108 Seconds [VIDEO]
22 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Furniture company Herman Miller is celebrating 108 years of beautifully crafted furniture. This 108 second video showcases that history from start to finish.
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These Are The Finalists For The Most Beautiful Building In The World [PICS]
16 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
These are some of the shortlisted buildings at the 2013 World Architecture Festival. It’s the world’s largest architecture festival with 29 categories and the coveted title of ‘World Building of the Year’.
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Master Key Allows 99% Of Android Phones To Be Hacked
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Jeff Forristal, CTO of mobile security startup Bluebox Security, the Android phones that some hold so dear to their hearts, actually come with a flaw. Click through to find out more.
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A Complete History Of Banksy’s Art [INFOGRAPHIC]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The UK-based graffiti artist is synonymous with dark, satirical artworks. Canvas Elite, an online canvas art gallery has developed this amazing infographic that depicts some of the most influential and significant work thus far.
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Talk To The Hand – The Glove Phone Is Amazing [PIC]
21 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This could be the perfect invention for those chilly winter mornings. Gloves that double as a phone. This is exactly what O2, a communications company, has unveiled. The glove phone is phase two of the company’s Recycle collection. Designer Sean Miles constructed the gloves from vintage Mui Mui and Pineider gloves and coupled that with recycled phone parts. These […]
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Apple Looks Set To Launch A Larger iPhone, And Cheaper Multicoloured Models
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More speculations about the next iPhone are about, but these claims come from “reliable” sources. You may be able to purchase your iPhone in different colours, and you may be afforded different screen size options too.
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Local Design Studio Refurbish Stunning 1967 Vespa Sprint [VIDEO]
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The creative studio is inspired by evolving; making crafts by hand that are some of most amazing organic designs you will ever see.In one of their recent projects they refurbished a 1967 Vespa Sprint. Check it out here.
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Say Hello To Apple iOS7 – The Top Features, Here
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Apple lovers the world over have been waiting patiently for the WWDC to begin. With hardly any leaks, the anticipation of what Apple was unveiling was high. These are a few of the exciting new things unveiled yesterday.
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This Is Where Your Day Went: The Biggest Workplace Time Sinks [INFOGRAPHIC]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Look, it’s already past lunch time, and you’re wondering where the heck your day went. Well, wonder no more. From socializing with your desk buddy, to secretly chatting on Facebook, this chart shows you just what you and most nine-to-fivers spend their time on.
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What’s In A Meme? Your Guide To Understanding Meme Culture [INFOGRAPHIC]
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever tried to understand the Harlem Shake or Grumpy Cat, this might clear things up for you.
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Got Loads Of Old Sunglasses? Here Are Some Ways To Repurpose Those Bad Boys [PICS]
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t try and fit in, when you can stand out. Instead of crossing the globe to find sunglasses only you have, why not customize your own? Buzzfeed has given us a few cool ways to give your shades their own edge, old or new, you can make your everyday specs into a source of timeless […]
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Deliberately Awful Cigarette Packaging Nominated For British Design Award [PIC]
27 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Australia is known for producing cigarette packaging displaying graphic images, but this packaging design was nominated for a presitgious British design award for its “anti-design.”
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