design
Please Enjoy: Grolsch’s New Can Is A Thing Of Great Beauty [PICS]
09 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Now, I’ve heard that Grolsch came in cans, but I’ve always been a bottle-trumps-all kind of man, especially when it came to Grolsch’s iconic swing-top, which has been pleasuring people with taste buds since 1897. Until I saw – nay, felt – this little puppy. It’s tall and substantial at 500ml, but delightfully soft for a beverage can. From a pure design point of view it’s a thing of beauty.
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!
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 […]
The Comprehensive Explanation Of What Everything On The Jack Daniel’s Bottle Means
23 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Recognise this fine bottle of best-selling American whiskey? The Jack Daniel’s brand has one of the most recognisable packagings in the world. The crisp glass bottle and high impact white and black label have been with us for generations – but does anyone actually know what the designs mean? In the a new edition of decoded, […]
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.
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.
Awesome Champagne Packaging Keeps Your Bubbly Chilled, Is Biodegradable [VIDEO]
02 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
French designer Cedric Ragot has come up with an innovative design to keep our celebratory champers chilled. Introducing the first 100% biodegradable isothermal packaging. Ragot has been able to create a durable and light material from potato starch, that not only holds the champagne bottle, but also keeps it cool for up to two hours. The video above gives you […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Your Next Home Improvement Project: The Basement Arcade [GALLERY]
23 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This lucky guy and his Dad got together to create one of the craziest game spaces we’ve ever seen. Click through to see what we are talking about.
Build Anything You Want – 3D Printing Could Revolutionize Industry As We Know It
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
By now, we’ve all heard of 3D printing, and by in large, most people appreciate that 3D printing is incredibly excellent. But what many don’t appreciate are a few of major implications that this new technology brings to the table, specifically with regards to small scale manufacture.Widespread availability of 3D printers could change that, and lead to an explosion of technologies and innovation.
Google Glass Used To Film The Unboxing Of Google Glass [VIDEO]
18 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dan McLaughlin was one of the few privileged people to get his hands on the much-hyped Google Glass, yesterday. Like anyone else in his position, Don has elected to make a YouTube video showing us the various stages of unboxing a set of Google Glass
Excellent Design Concept Imagines The Future Of Cape Town’s Unfinished Bridge [VIDEO]
20 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 9 Comments
Students at CPUT have imagined what could be made of Cape Town’s infamous unfinished bridge above Port and Alfred Streets. Uploaded by YouTube user Oliver Hall, the lengthy blurb for the video reads: With careful planning in regards to the needs of the users, the possibilities of the site, and the requirements of the larger […]
South Africa’s Most Beautiful Object – The Finalists [PICS]
26 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The Tenth Annual Design Indaba kicks off tomorrow for five days of inspiration under one roof from 27 February to 3 March 2013. And as with every installment of the Design Indaba, South Africa’s most beautiful object will be crowned. Check out the finalists, below. Zanzan umbrella – Gareth Cowden, Babatunde The Babatunde brand stands […]
The Future Of Home Design: Why Didn’t We Think Of This?
20 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Introducing the YO! Home. Basically, Simon Woodroffe has decided that it is time that we redesign the studio home in an affordable and ergonomic manner.
Helvetica: The Only Typeface Of The Future?
20 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
What did Helvetica tell you today? You’ve probably already encountered it and not even been aware of it. Well, designers and advertising people would have noticed, but did you?
Sweet Potato: Planet Friendly Durable And Protective Laptop And Tablet Sleeves
27 Sep 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Sweet Potato is a young Cape Town startup company that is making planet friendly, durable and protective laptop and tablet sleeves from recycled hessian Global Coffee bags.
Foldboat: The Workable Boat That Fits In Your Backpack [PICS]
22 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I could tell you how cool this is, but seriously, that should be pretty obvious. This new full-sized foldable plastic boat is capable of sailing with a person inside it AND fits in your backpack! See what the Foldboat looks like, inside.
Guinness Turns Submarine Into Underwater Bar [PICS]
17 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Branding! It’s good for you. Jump Studios, a London-based architecture firm, recently finished up the interior on a submarine for Guinness’ deep-sea bar, which plunged to the depths of the Baltic on its maiden voyage. The sub was commissioned to celebrate Guinness’ 250th anniversary. Take a look at the thing after the jump.
Dream Job: Google Needs A Full-Time Doodler!
18 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you a really good illustrator? Does your mind overflow with creativity? Not afraid to have your work judged by literally millions of people? Your dream job is waiting at Google, click through for details.
Cape Town Designer’s T-Shirt Pops Up Again In Modern Family
21 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jaco Haasbroek is a designer from Cape Town. This guy designed a t-shirt so cool that it has now been worn twice on one of the biggest TV shows at the moment. The shirt is called “High 5” and it popped up in an episode of Modern Family last month, and again on last Wednesday’s episode. High-five!
Waste Not, Want Not: New House Designs In Nigeria
11 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Here’s a novel idea that might help put a dent in the massive backlog of new homes our government has promised to the millions without adequate shelter, plus it’s great for the environment!
Design Your Home Like A Pro Architect
31 Oct 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
A man’s home is his castle. A women’s home is also her castle, but with more comfort and logic. And your castle ought to be everything you hoped and prayed for. When was the last time you walked into a place and thought, “Man, if I had built this house, I would have definitely perched […]
Candice Swanepoel Kills It On The Cover Of Marie Claire
25 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Marie Claire‘s Body Issue is on sale. Check out the cover. 2oceansVibe favourite and St Anne’s Old Girl, Candice Swanepoel is absolutely killing it. The issue, which is already on sale, has come in for some stick from a number of “social commentators”, who have claimed that the use of Candice Swanepoel as the cover […]
Old Is The New Young: Jack Daniel’s Gives Their Old No.7 A Facelift
24 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Venerable gentleman of bars the world over, Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Sour Mash Tennessee whiskey, has had a little work done in an effort to rejuvenate the legendary brand and reinforce its status as one of the globe’s most recognised, and most popular spirits.
Google To Overhaul Gmail Interface
21 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It looks like Google is getting ready to reveal a new, more polished interface for Gmail, if only to distract us from the embarrassing quietness we’re seeing on Google+; it remains to be seen whether the overhaul is part of their wider Google+ initiative or not, but visually the interfaces have a lot in common.
Lamborghini Releases Aventador Concept Designs
04 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lamborghini has introduced designs for the Aventador LP-700, successor to the Murcielago; it is a sexy car from a sexy company, so it is more or less fitting that the designs are pretty sexy-looking too. It’s named for a bull from a 1993 bull-fight, which makes this ethically iffy, but hey. Look for sexy images after the cut.
Horse Bicycle Thing Shortlisted For Seoul Cycle Design Competition 2010
25 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s Friday, and you need to look at this. Korean designer Eungi Kim assembled a horse-shaped bike frame for the Seoul Cycle Design Competiton and I can’t tell if I hate it or not. It’s horse-shaped, so I approve inherently, but it’s just one rung below the penny farthing on the hipster scale.
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