SPace is a visual arts exhibition taking place from the 11th May to 11th July 2010 at Museum Africa in Newtown...
SPace is a visual arts exhibition taking place from the 11th May to 11th July 2010 at Museum Africa in Newtown.
The exhibition title alludes to and embodies two notions space and pace, which signify sites/contexts and tempos/energies that are part of societal make up. Space is wherein ideas are negotiated and meaning produced through various human activities and social practices, while pace refers to speed, the rate at which change or advancement of such activities and practices takes place in society. Currencies refer not only to movement fluidity or rhythm but also to currency of an economic nature.
Participating artists include Berni Searle, Willem Boshoff, Gabrielle Goliath, Mary Sibande, Alison Kearney, Zen Marie, Nandipha Mntambo, David Koloane, Berry Bickle, Godfried Donkor, Barthelemy Toguo, James Muriuki, Arlene Wandera, Nathalie Bikoro, Miriam Syowia Kyambi, Kudzanai Chiurai, Imad Mansour, Hassan Echair, Abdul Razaq Awofeso, Mary Sibande, Elias Sime, Dominique Zinkpe, Peterson Kamwathi Waweru, Steven Bandoma, Billie Zangewa.
The curators acknowledge that while the cultural interactions and interventions alluded to in the exhibition title are not new to Africa as many dialogues have taken place in and about the continent, it is their hope that this exhibition can provide the public-audience with the opportunity to dialogue with art, to appreciate and reflect on social issues and human experiences that are irreducible to ideology and instruments of bondage and misery. Art also provides moments for engaging with profound human qualities such as intimacy, beauty and pleasure.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue with texts by Simon Njami, Abebe Zegeye, Elvira Dyangani Osse, Bongani Madondo, Bettina Malcomess, Jimmy Ogonga, and Raphael Chikukwa. The exhibition will also include an educational programme catering to various audiences with an educational supplement, walkabouts, panel discussions as well as an exhibition lounge.
The City of Johannesburg, supported by Operations 2010 office as well as the Directorate for Arts, Culture and Heritage will be hosting a visual art exhibition at Museum Africa during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. This exhibition is with sponsorship from Telkom.
For more information contact:
Museum Africa
Contact: +27 11 833 5624
Shift your pixel and book or you’ll miss out on the most awesome Photoshop conference this year! Have you booked your seat yet?...
Shift your pixel and book or you’ll miss out on the most awesome Photoshop conference this year! Have you booked your seat yet?
Seats to the only independent Photoshop convention on the continent for creatives are selling fast! Only a limited number of seats are left.
Join us and see what's hot and what's not in Photoshop CS5, learn how to make fire and water, do complex channel wizardry like selecting hair, retouching tips, take your pixels to print, web, video and much more.
Speakers include Andrew Human [Loeries], Carla Scholtz [MSD], Robin Olivier [Digicape], Igno van Niekerk [Imagineers], Matt Raven [Ivok], Johann Booyens [Concept], Leonard Rabotapi [Adobe], Wynand Lens [learn2], Skye Badrudin [Keyline], Mohammed Jogie [my main mojo] and many more...
Whether you're a beginner or pro, get down and dirty with us. It does not matter which version you’re using. Come and see pure Photoshop with a bit of feather thrown in for good measure.
Tickets are selling fast – get to www.creativeweek.pro to book NOW and stand a chance to win awesome prizes too! How much does it cost?
WHAT’S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU™: MANIFESTO #TWO. THIS IS US. +/-
WHAT’S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU™ is a proprietary brand of WMATY s.r.l., a new Italy-based manufacturer of Italian produced highendshoes, bags, and accessories. Fashion items for WMATY’s collections are designed...
WHAT’S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU™ is a proprietary brand of WMATY s.r.l., a new Italy-based manufacturer of Italian produced highendshoes, bags, and accessories. Fashion items for WMATY’s collections are designed by university students of art, architecture, interior and fashion design from 92 countries and professionals from the fashion and design industries as well as those who, regardless of age, have good ideas and wish to see them realized and rewarded.
The name WHAT’S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU™ reveals the philosophy behind our products and our mission - striving to give fashion a new perspective by producing real artworks you can wear, conceived by people from all over the world and aimed at all those who are looking for shoes, bags and accessories which tell a story and give a personal meaning, reaching beyond the fleeting trends of fashion.
Innovation and uniqueness for a new fashion concept +/-
WHAT'S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU®, a new Italian company producer of high quality shoes, bags and contemporary jewellery creates collections inspired by the art world and is also the first and only company to focus on the traceability of the object to know the entire production process...
WHAT'S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU®, a new Italian company producer of high quality shoes, bags and contemporary jewellery creates collections inspired by the art world and is also the first and only company to focus on the traceability of the object to know the entire production process. ITALIAN MADE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN to tell our artworks through the designers, their ideas and all people involved in the creation of objects.
The design of the collections will be carried out by continuous creative calls, which sees to involve young students of universities and school of art, design, fashion design and architecture, associations, foundations, design studios, free-lance and lovers of art, design, fashion and architecture in 92 countries worldwide.
WHAT'S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU® will present 3 collections inspired by the art world: PERMANENT with best-selling artworks, LIMITED for the most complex, precious or creative artworks in limited edition and PRIVATE COLLECTION targeted at existing customers, those who have already accessed WMATY's universe by purchasing an artwork to wear. The different collections are designed not only to create a unique product related to a single creative call but also to give the opportunity to collaborate with us through interesting projects, in order to create a continuity that gives value to people and their work.
Italian Made International Design is the strength of WMATY.
With this new concept we start from the people and their ideas to arrive at the creation of artwork giving a new role to the Made in Italy. Not just labels, but the traceability of the product that makes every object tells its story: people who have designed, the idea of artwork, title and subject, who has provided the materials for the realization and finally, who has produced it.
WHAT'S MORE ALIVE THAN YOU® involves young people in designing the artwork and creates their own objects in the best italian manufacturing industries. It also aims to careful selection of materials because the innovation, especially in the materials, is part of our philosophy. To create the artworks we rely on partner companies engaged in research and development.
DESIGNING A RESILIENT WORLD. Collaborations, competitions and positive thinking anticipated for World Industrial Design Day 2010 +/-
Montreal (Canada), 28 April 2010 – In commemoration of World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) on 29 June, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is calling for designers to organise events celebrating this years theme: “Industrial Design: Humane solutions for a resilient world”...
Montreal (Canada), 28 April 2010 – In commemoration of World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) on 29 June, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is calling for designers to organise events celebrating this years theme: “Industrial Design: Humane solutions for a resilient world”. This international day of observance was created by Icsid to highlight the discipline of industrial design and start collaborations that help improve its impact on quality of life throughout the world.
In 2009, World Industrial Design Day gained considerable momentum through a variety of commemorative events hosted by professional associations, corporations and educational institutions across five continents. Participants assembled at organised events that included free entrance to design museums, conferences on sustainability, exhibitions, international symposiums, as well as other social gatherings aimed at building public awareness and solidarity.
The theme chosen this year is especially poignant in light of the series of disasters that have affected humanity worldwide. In choosing “Industrial Design: Humane solutions for a resilient world”, the Icsid Executive Board aims this year, to inspire events that encourage designers to work together to help alleviate suffering and create a world that is better prepared to respond to such tragedies.
“In our current society, there are expanded opportunities for industrial designers. Our field is growing from its historical role in the design of objects to the design of social systems and solving social and humanitarian problems through design,” stated Icsid President Dr. Mark Breitenberg. “World Industrial Design Day gives designers an international platform to address these problems and shines a light on the sometimes antiquated perception of what industrial designers do.”
EVENT: World Industrial Design Day WHEN: 29 June 2010 WHERE: Worldwide
In its initial year, renowned German designer Uwe Loesch created a poster specifically for World Industrial Design Day, which inspired the successful introduction of the first student poster competition, organised by Icsid in 2009. The competition received a remarkable number of submissions from design students across the globe and now in its second year will include public online voting to determine the winner.
In March 2010, students from over 60 Icsid Member educational institutions were invited to submit entries to have their poster recognised as the face of World Industrial Design Day 2010. The winning poster will be profiled and promoted internationally for 2010 and will be distributed via the network of Icsid Members for use during their events.
An international jury consisting of Icsid Executive Board members – Brandon Gien (Chair – Australia), Kazuo Tanaka (Japan), Nils Toft (Denmark), Tapani Hyvönen (Finland), Tony Chang (Taipei/Chinese Taiwan) and Michelle Berryman (USA) – met on 23 April to select a short-list of five posters eligible for online voting. Between 11-27 May, public voting will be open on the Icsid Website (http://www.icsid.org) to determine the winner.
EVENT: Public online voting for World Industrial Design Day 2010 Student Poster Competition WHEN: 11-27 May 2010 WHERE: http://www.icsid.org
“The creativity and variety of the entries this year was brilliant and will help promote World Industrial Design Day. We are very excited about the introduction of public voting. Since its inception, Icsid has been an organisation that prides itself on being an expansive international community,” stated Brandon Gien, Chair of the Jury. “Now we take our first step towards also making Icsid a virtual community and a resource for the whole world.”
Children’s pavilion for a playground in Utrecht: DuPont™ Corian® with fairytales patterns decorates and DuPont™ Tyvek® protects +/-
In Utrecht, The Netherlands, a new built pavilion (associated to the Anansi playground in Kanaleneiland) where children can play and relax, creatively combines gentle fairytales-stile decorations...
In Utrecht, The Netherlands, a new built pavilion (associated to the Anansi playground in Kanaleneiland) where children can play and relax, creatively combines gentle fairytales-stile decorations (whose themes have been selected by the children living in the surrounding area) with the versatility and the quality of DuPont™ Corian®, a global leader among architecture and design material, and with the invisible and fundamental protection provided by DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced membrane which has changed the way modern buildings are constructed. The pavilion is a design of Mulders vandenBerk Architecten of Amsterdam.
DuPont™ Corian® solid surface is used for cladding the external walls of the whole pavilion within a ventilated façade concept, delivering superior beauty and functionality; DuPont™ Tyvek® advanced building membrane, is used to protect the pavilion from moisture and weathering agents, enhancing the comfort of the indoor environment.
The pavilion designed by Mulders vandenBerk Architecten (see image on the left, photo copyright by Roel Backaert) is the first application of DuPont™ Corian® in the exterior cladding of a building in the Netherlands. This project represents also the first usage of panels in DuPont™ Corian® with engraved decorations for the external cladding of a building.
The usage of DuPont™ Corian® for exterior cladding of buildings is an application area successfully opened two years ago by DuPont with the worldwide acclaimed Seekoo Hotel project in Bordeaux, France, followed by the enormous Palais des Congres of Ivory Hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and some private villas in different countries.
Architect Chris Van den Berk tells: “The city council of Utrecht selected us for this project because we had already proven our ability to design a building within a tight deadline. We had been asked to design a building where children could play and relax for the new Anansi playground in Kanaleneiland. This building stands in the middle of the playground, which has been made especially for 4 to 12 years old children.”
UITPAK, ESTRELLA DE MAR and AMERICA MADE IN CHINA at JAG+/-
Once again there are three exciting exhibition openings at the Johannesburg Art Gallery
to make your Sunday afternoon all the more enjoyable. Three women artists with three different angles on art and life...
Once again there are three exciting exhibition openings at the Johannesburg Art Gallery to make your Sunday afternoon all the more enjoyable. Three women artists with three different angles on art and life:
Hannelie Coetzee’s exhibition Uitpak consists of 324 pieces of sandstone that had been engraved for installation at Freedom Park. These were subsequently rejected and discarded -condemned to wastage as landfill. The artist has salvaged the slabs, creating a memorial artwork outside JAG, which finds new life to speak of a community’s past and their particular, long-ago struggle.
Taking as her example the starfish that re-grows any limb that is severed, Nuria Mora´s Estrella de Mar project creates a multitude of works all stemming from the same nuclei. Starting with a simple cube in the gallery space, this is added to and then dismantled piece by piece. New street works, originating from the removable parts of the first work are then created within the city.
In an exhibition titled America made in China, the artist William Kentridge, formerly known as Roelien Brink, considers aesthetics ideals from within a consumerist and media saturated culture. She looks at how media confers value on mere symbols, such as artworks, through its idealization of youth and beauty. The exhibition challenges our value system, which the artist considers groundless.
All of these exhibitions are short interventions but, in the case of Hannelie Coetzee and Nuria Mora, the product will remain behind - Hannelie in the form of her installation outside the JAG and Nuria in the form of murals around the city.
OPENING
Sunday 18 April 2010
Hannelie Coetzee’s Uitpak 4pm (no specific closing date)
Nuria Mora’s Estrella de Mar 5pm (closing 2 May, 2010)
Roelien Brink’s America made in China 6pm (closing 2 May, 2010)
Exhibition enquiries: Ricky Burnett 0760379403
VENUE
Johannesburg Art Gallery, King George Street, between Wolmarans and Noord Streets, Joubert Park, Johannesburg
Secure parking is available
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Closed Mondays, Good Friday & Christmas Day
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is located in Joubert Park and the entrance in King George Street off Wolmarans or Smith depending on the direction that you are coming from.
For further information, please contact: Tiny Malefane
T: +27(0)117203479 F: +27(0)117203481
E: tinym@joburg.org.za or jag@joburg.org.za
Designers are the catalysts that make a sustainable future possible – and today’s ultimate design challenge is to create durable products and services that minimize adverse impacts on the environment, while making everyday life simpler and more pleasant...
Designers are the catalysts that make a sustainable future possible – and today’s ultimate design challenge is to create durable products and services that minimize adverse impacts on the environment, while making everyday life simpler and more pleasant.
This is the motivation for the Eco Design Initiative 2010.
The dictionary defines an initiative as a leading action – so appropriate to this campaign. This campaign encourages growth and transformation of entrepreneurial concepts in South Africa through encouraging designers and industry to “rethink”. Set against environmental, political and social development challenges, this initiative is making a positive contribution in the country by showing that these challenges can be addressed and overcome with sustainable design. The Eco Design Initiative creates opportunities for learning partnerships, culture exchange and skills transfer.
The campaign includes The Eco Design Competition, The Fresh Talent Workshop and showcase opportunities in South Africa and Sweden. The Competition is open to emerging designers in South Africa. All schools of design are welcome. As entry, designers are requested to submit a story board of their design concept along with their motivation for the materials and processes used in building the concept. 25 entries will make it to the qualifying selection to be produced with materials sourced from industry. These materials have to comply with basic environmental standards; they either need to be produced naturally, organically, without any harm to the environment or they should be “waste” that can be reworked to create durable design for every day.
The promising designers will be part of the Fresh Talent Workshop in Cape Town in September 2010. The workshop will be facilitated by representatives of Sweden’s environmental design movement.
Apokalyps Labotek, 2010 winners of Wallpaper’s Best Recycled Design Award, has confirmed their involvement. This design duo is recognized for their concept titled Past Present Future. The entire product life cycle is taken into account: what it was, what it is and what it will become. During the Fresh Talent Workshop, the group will be challenged to collaborate in creating an eco-environment for people’s work, play or living needs.
Proudly South African sees the Eco Design Initiative as an exciting opportunity to boost job creation and pride in “local” by promoting South African design talent and their ‘home-grown’ clean, smart design ideas. This project has the ability to activate all sectors of South African industry in sustainable consumption and production behaviours, while making a direct investment in enabling our youth with the tools needed for the country’s development.
The Eco Design Initiative is supported by the Swedish Industrial Design Foundation, SVID, which is convinced that design delivers a good return on investment. “We see design as an important and necessary development force for both businesses and public organizations.”
All of the work produced for the Eco Design Initiative (qualifying entries as well as Fresh Talent project) will be showcased at exhibitions and galleries in South Africa and Scandinavia. The competition showcase is set for the Natural & Organic Show in Johannesburg, which attracts close to 30 000 visitors during the event’s three day duration. Following that, the design pieces will be “exported” to Sweden to be exhibited at various exhibitions in Stockholm and Malmö.
The collaborative nature of the Eco Design Initiative makes it an exceptional opportunity to bring together our future’s design force. It’s a global citizen exchange, a leading action towards environmentally smart and socially aware development. The design of a sustainable future is in our hands. Everyone’s invited to play a part in the Eco Design Initiative.
DETAILS
Entry to the Eco Design Competition is open until 30 April 2010 (v.17)
The Show and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Natural & Organic Show 27 – 29 Aug 2010 (v.34)
The Fresh Talent workshop will be hosted in Cape Town 6 – 10 September 2010 (v.36)
Geberit recently named amongst the Top 10 of the World's Top 100 Sustainable Companies
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Geberit, well known for its water-saving plumbing and sanitary technology, has been recognized for its overall commitment to Sustainability at the World Economic Forum held in Davos Switzerland on 27th January 2010...
Geberit, well known for its water-saving plumbing and sanitary technology, has been recognized for its overall commitment to Sustainability at the World Economic Forum held in Davos Switzerland on 27th January 2010.
The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World is an annual project initiated by Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism. In 2010, Corporate Knights collaborated with three strategic partners to identify the Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The aim is to highlight the global corporations which have been most proactive in managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues over the past year.
The Top 10 most sustainable companies included General Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric, TNT NV, Hennes & Mauritz, Nokia, Siemens, Unilever, Vodafone and Smiths Group. Geberit is the only plumbing and sanitary manufacturer to make the list.
Geberit being named amongst the Top 10 of the World's Top 100 Sustainable Companies is a huge honour and further supports and validates our continuing commitment to being environmentally responsible in everything that we do.
In harsh economic times, questions are often asked of companies as to whether sustainability and the related efforts are becoming less important and worthwhile. We at Geberit take the opposite view: Sustainability is part of our culture - whether there is a crisis or not, people have to think about sustainability today and act accordingly.
On this note, our new Sustainability Report 2010 clearly shows what efforts Geberit has undertaken in the area of sustainability over the past years, what results have been achieved and how high the standards have been set for the years ahead.
With the Sustainability Report 2010, Geberit has again been awarded transparency grade A – the highest possible assessment under the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
We invite you to form your own impression of interesting sustainability aspects from the areas of customers, employees, product development, production, procurement and logistics to society. The Geberit Sustainability Report 2010 offers a good opportunity to do so.
For further information, contact Dorianne Isaacman, Marketing Manager, Geberit Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, sales.za@geberit.com, or call +27 11 444 50 70.
To download the Geberit Sustainability Report 2010 visit their site.
2010 China Red Star Design Award > Call for entries +/-
2010 China Red Star Design Award has started!Initiated by Beijing Industrial Design Center in 2006, China Red Star Design Award intends to drive forward enterprises to protect intellectual property rights, promote international good products, and internationalize Chinese design...
2010 China Red Star Design Award has started!Initiated by Beijing Industrial Design Center in 2006, China Red Star Design Award intends to drive forward enterprises to protect intellectual property rights, promote international good products, and internationalize Chinese design.
In the past four years, a total of 9170 products from 1668 applicants participated in Red Star, covering 74% of administrative districts in China. To guarantee the award impartial and international, 68 world renowned experts from 12 countries and areas such as UK, USA, Italy, Germany, Japan, Sweden, France, Korea and Australia etc. were invited to be jury members. Up until now, Red Star has held 39 tour exhibitions in 20 domestic and foreign cities including Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Italian Milan and Seoul Korea etc., promoting the cooperation of design companies and local enterprises.
In 2010, Red Star will open to foreign institutes and designers who registered in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan areas) for the first time, which is a big step during its internationalization. Product categories include communication tools, computer equipment, home living, entertainment, leisure & recreation, medical & scientific, packing, transportation, fashion & accessories, etc.
Recently, industrial design was mentioned in the Report on the Work of the Government for the first time in Chinese history. Thereby, industrial design takes a historic step. I believe that through the promotion of outstanding designs, Red Star will be a perfect platform for the development of joint venture and foreign funded enterprises in China.
For the authority of you and your organization, we welcome your participation in 2010 China Red Star Design Award! The online application will be from 15th March to 30th June 2010. For detailed information, please go to www.redstaraward.org.
Storage solution wins House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition +/-
House and Leisure magazine and Woolworths announced the winners of the second annual House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition at Design Indaba on Thursday night. Dieter Zermatten from the University of Johannesburg was awarded first prize for his storage-solution design, Play...
House and Leisure magazine and Woolworths announced the winners of the second annual House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition at Design Indaba on Thursday night. Dieter Zermatten from the University of Johannesburg was awarded first prize for his storage-solution design, Play. The design transforms from a portable storage bag to a play mat. First runner up was Nolwazi Nandi from Cape Peninsula University of Technology for her throw design. She used patterns and techniques found in Xhosa handcrafts for inspiration to create her throw made of undyed natural fabric. Second runner-up was Corne Edwards from the University of Stellenbosch for her cotton vase-cover design. Corne used recycled cotton to create colourful covers for everyday vessels.
The top three each walked away with an Apple MacBook and the chance to have their products manufactured and sold at selected Woolworths stores. Dieter, Nolwazi and Corne were chosen from a group of 10 finalists whose designs are on display at this year’s Design Indaba Expo. The 10 finalists each received a R1 000 gift voucher from Woolworths.
“We have achieved our aim this year, which was to allow South Africa’s young designers the opportunity to give expression to their ecofriendly designs and also demonstrate how to develop the conceptual design into a retail product,” says Naomi Larkin, editor of House and Leisure. “This year, together with Woolworths, we have challenged the students to source appropriate manufacturers to help them turn their prototypes into reality and they demonstrated this with ease.
“Ecofriendly design is not only about creating things that will make our lives better without harming the environment, but is also about being responsible in terms of the suppliers and partners used in creating the final product,” concludes Larkin.
Students from seven different design schools participated in this year’s competition. They were mentored by some of South Africa’s leading designers including, Melissa Kerkhoff, owner of Lula Fabrics; Sally Arnold, owner of Karoostar Interiors; Lise Butler and Amanda Haupt, owners of Design Team; Richard Hart, owner of Disturbance; Kate Carlyle, owner of Mustardseed & Moonshine; Philippe Bousquet, jewellery designer; and Pierre Swanepoel, owner of Studiomas.
“Over the last five years we have taken major steps in supporting local design,” says Paul Duncan, head of design, homeware at Woolworths. “This year we are pushing the students to think further than just concept. We're encouraging them to work where possible with our suppliers in an effort to come up with a product that has real commercial value. Good ideas are one thing; good ideas that sell product are quite another. These are the realities of retail.”
The final judging panel for this year’s awards was:
Paul Duncan: Woolworths, head of design, Homeware
Cecile Froehling: Woolworths, head of buying, Homeware
In the historic 2010 year, Design Indaba Expo is set to not only grow in visitors, exhibitors, buyers and floor space, but also predicted to drive more revenue...
In the historic 2010 year, Design Indaba Expo is set to not only grow in visitors, exhibitors, buyers and floor space, but also predicted to drive more revenue.
In 2009 alone, the business impact of the Design Indaba was estimated to be R191.9-million, according to an external economic assessment conducted by the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. Business orders from Design Indaba Expo exhibitors of R113.1-million make the most significant contribution.
Prepared by Barry Standish, Standish points out that exhibitions and conventions generally generate large turnover through the organisers’ setup and the delegates’ accommodation, travel, meals, souvenirs and consumer durables. However, what distinguishes Design Indaba’s impact is the business-to-business and SMME development that directly contributes to the Western Cape and country’s GDP, going on to impact household income and job creation. Commercial development through sponsorship also offers sponsors high ROI, according to Dr Kamilla Swart of the University of the Western Cape, who audited the 2009 sponsorship packages. “It is evident that the Design Indaba is a category leader and attracts a targeted, moneyed market – image merchants of the world that invent and dictate trends for consumers at large,” she explains.
Tallying 29 000 visitors, 260 exhibitors and 350 buyers, including more than 160 international buyers, the R191.9-million of 2009 is set to balloon in 2010. Already more exhibitors and more floorspace have been secured, with over 60 new designers and almost 200 pre-registered buyers.
Although exhibitors like to keep their books close to their chest for competitive advantage, individual exhibitor success stories abound. Craft outfits African Allsorts, Design Afrika and The Library, for instance, all reported orders in excess of 100k in 2009 through the event alone. In turn, Sue Kingma from Nuno revealed that they did two months worth of sales and turnover in just three days at the Design Indaba Expo. At the 2008 event, Darkie secured a R1.5-million order through Swiss department store Globus.
Of course, business is not just figures but also reputation, as many of 2009’s Emerging Creatives would attest to. Take Liv product design, which was snapped up by Twiice International as their first in-house South African designers, or Tarien Malherbe who debuted her Non-European label, subsequently cracking the Cape Town Fashion Week nod. Not to mention photographer Chris Saunders who was granted a six-month internship at Fabrica in Italy following his exhibition at the Design Indaba Expo.
One of Design Indaba Expo’s most treasured success stories is of course Andile Dyalvane. Dyalvane first participated in the Emerging Creatives programme in 2005, won the Elle Decoration International Design Award in 2006, launched Imiso Ceramics in 2007, expanded his range to include porcelain and wood-based furniture in 2009, and just a few months ago opened his second showroom in Greenpoint.
Other names that have earned similar levity through their association with Design Indaba include creatives who are fast becoming household names – Heath Nash, Streetwires, Woo-men, Tsai, Casamento, Haldane Martin and Monkeybiz. Not to mention fashion designers, such as Darkie, Stiaan Louw, Black Coffee, Stoned Cherrie and Craig Native who have found a unique international forum through their Design Indaba association.
South African design is clearly hitting its international swing, with many 2009 buyers commenting on the production, quality, diversity and originality. “Innovative, real and inspirational – we love it,” commented Isandi Konsept from Norway, while Tractor Home from Australia said: “I think SA design is quite different to anywhere else, but at the same time can be measured equally with the rest of the world.”
This is not even to mention the snowballing international interest in Africa. Call it the World Cup, call it District 9 or Charlize Theron or Nelson Mandela, call it Moroso’s 2009 Africa-themed exhibit at the Milan Furniture Fair, call it the Big Five… But setting the precedent were nationwide Swiss department store Globus, regular Design Indaba Expo buyers, who dedicated an entire month to African design last year. That was only 2009. This is 2010.
ACA Supports “The Virtual Strike” against Multiple Agency Pitches in Belgium +/-
In Belgium, 14 communications agencies have taken part in ‘the Virtual Strike against multiple agency pitches’ to protest against unfair pitch processes. Yesterday, the Association for Communication and Advertising in South Africa (ACA) applauded the stand taken by those agencies...
In Belgium, 14 communications agencies have taken part in ‘the Virtual Strike against multiple agency pitches’ to protest against unfair pitch processes. Yesterday, the Association for Communication and Advertising in South Africa (ACA) applauded the stand taken by those agencies.
“If the total costs incurred by agencies when pitching were calculated and made public, it would be understood that having more than five agencies involved in a pitch process is excessive, expensive and a waste of resources,” explains Odette Roper, CEO of the ACA.
According to Roper, the pitching process is often risky for smaller, entrepreneurial agencies, considering that larger agencies often budget for the costs of new business acquisition. Unreasonably competitive tenders and pitches often lead to the demise of smaller agencies that are unable to recoup their investments.
“We encourage marketers to limit the number of agencies invited to pitch and to consider including an emerging or entrepreneurial agency on the pitch list,” says Roper.
In South Africa, the ACA has partnered with Government through GCIS, the Department of Trade and Industry and Treasury, to put in place a detailed process to be followed when procuring services from the communications sector. This process serves as a Code of Conduct to govern tenders and pitches in an effort to protect agencies from unfair pitch processes.
“The ACA is often called upon to mediate and represent its members during pitch processes that are not compliant with our industry’s Code,” explains Roper. “In recent months there have been instances in South Africa when agencies took a stand against those who continue to disregard the industry’s code of conduct - this, despite the difficult economic climate.”
More often than not, the collective cost incurred by agencies during tenders and pitches runs into hundreds of thousands of Rands, and marketers are exposed to a wealth of intellectual property, concepts, strategies and creative work for which agencies are unrewarded.
According to Roper, it is in the industry’s best interests to act more decisively and abide by the code of conduct during pitches.
“By being more vigilant, we will gain greater respect and ultimately the proper remuneration for our contribution to business success.”
Today the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) announced that the number of entries received for the APEX awards increased almost three fold since 2008...
Today the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) announced that the number of entries received for the APEX awards increased almost three fold since 2008.
“The ACA is very pleased not only with the number of entries received but also the number of participating agencies this year because this year marks the first true annual cycle for APEX that historically ran every two years. This is certainly augurs well for the profession and proves that APEX is coming of age. It also demonstrates the profession’s commitment to and embracing of accountability and validates our effectiveness and contribution to business success,” says Odette Roper, CEO of the ACA.
APEX is unlike any other industry awards because it champions greater accountability by rewarding communications campaigns that work, sell and resonate in the minds of their target audiences, and in so doing, deliver results. This is mandatory for any business, particularly because of the current economic climate. Creativity is not enough. Marketers and advertisers are faced with increased pressure to deliver campaigns that work harder and deliver a measurable return on investment, despite shrinking budgets.
The standard for winning an APEX is very high – the adjudication process for APEX is stringent and entrants must systematically provide evidence of the effectiveness of their marketing communications as opposed to the effects of other non-communication variables and in so doing, prove that their campaigns performed by delivering the desired return on investment. “An APEX represents a demonstration of both strategic and creative effectiveness and positions award winners as leaders in their field,” says Roper.
The adjudication process is underway and the winners will be announced at a prestigious gala event to be held in May that brings together leaders in the communications and advertising sector, the media, and Government. For more information about APEX, to find out how to participate in future or book tickets for the upcoming gala event, go to www.acasa.co.za or call the ACA on (011) 781 2772.
PPC puts smart interactive technology to work for customers +/-
PPC has announced its anchor sponsorship of www.buildmind.net, an online resource for building contractors, concrete product manufacturers, material suppliers and building service vendors...
PPC has announced its anchor sponsorship of www.buildmind.net, an online resource for building contractors, concrete product manufacturers, material suppliers and building service vendors. BuildMind is a Facebook-like resource that allows manufacturers and service-providers to market their services on-line, free of charge, and to use BuildMind’s tools to source leads, opportunities, trends, information, opinion, products, events and skills - simply.
‘PPC’s sponsorship of BuildMind membership for our customers is part of a plan to add real value to our customers businesses into the future. BuildMind now gives our customers access to 21st century Marketing technology that will help customers grow their businesses and operate more efficiently’ said Richard Tomes, PPC’s sales & marketing executive.
Powered by The Virtual Works award-winning Web 2.0 technology, BuildMind gives anyone in the building industry the ability to create and self-manage a business, service and product profile – ensuring that they’re instantly matched to industry needs by the site’s powerful search engine and smart messaging and communication tools. The site also gives members the functionality to network and collaborate with specification professionals and project teams.
Relevant articles and news items are also matched to members’profiles. Project alerts and leads are posted on BuildMind by DataBuild. Databuild offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date online database of construction projects in South Africa.
Given that the tough market conditions are forcing most construction industry businesses to find more innovative and efficient ways to market and operate, PPC believes that the BuildMind network will prove to be extremely valuable to small and medium sized building industry enterprises in particular.
BuildMind is also sponsored by Plascon, Saint-Gobain Construction Products SA, Autodesk, DataBuild, Industry Insight and the Cement and Concrete Institute.
SACSC RETAIL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED +/-
The winners of the 2009 annual Retail Design & Development Award (RDDA), sponsored by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, were announced at a brunch held at Summer Place in Johannesburg yesterday...
The winners of the 2009 annual Retail Design & Development Award (RDDA), sponsored by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, were announced at a brunch held at Summer Place in Johannesburg yesterday.
The award, part of the SA Council of Shopping Centre’s Spectrum Award, recognises exceptional shopping centre design and economic successes of projects within the South African property industry of both new shopping centres and the renovation and/or expansion of existing centres. It also acknowledges excellence in store design.
The 2009 winners are:
Category A: Shopping centres over 25000m²:
Mooirivier Mall (Potchefstroom) which was recognised for its outstanding external architecture and the retention of a major watercourse and its associated ecology system running across the site. The judges also agreed that the centre provides an excellent tenant mix within an architectural expression which achieves a distinctive local context.
Category B: Shopping centres under 25000m²:
The finalists selected did not adequately meet the required criteria, so no winner was selected in this category.
Category C: Renovation / Expansion of a shopping centre:
Sunnypark (Pretoria), which is essentially a complete transformation of internal finishes gives an overall feel that is new, fresh, clean and spacious. Overall it was felt that this is a well conceived and socially responsive refurbishment project which is successfully contributing to the regeneration of its surroundings.
Category D: Store or restaurant:
Grand Central (at Melrose Arch) was recognised for projecting an attractive environment with a light, bright and clean interior, good lighting and features themed on Grand Central Station in New York with tiling, images and details referencing the famous landmark. The judges felt that the restaurant displays an exemplary standard of bespoke design throughout and delivers to a high quality of finish.
In addition, Melrose Arch in Johannesburg was awarded a commendation in Category A: Shopping centres over 25000m²: What impressed the judges in this development is that it is the first example in South Africa of the new urban agenda, being progressed internationally, which seeks to integrate retail with other uses in an urban townscape so as to deliver a strong sense of place with a combination of open and covered streets and arcades.
Overviews of all winners and finalists, judging criteria and the 2009 judges are included under Notes to Editors.
Sisa Ngebulana, President of the SA Council of Shopping Centres says, “As the heart of many of our social and economic interactions, shopping centres represent a dynamic sector of the South African economy. It is a market that has come a long way and continues to advance to meet the needs of both our retailers and consumers. The evolution of shopping centre design and development reflects changing consumer trends and the character of the people of our country. We’re delighted therefore to recognise and encourage distinction in this exceptionally significant discipline.”
Speaking on behalf of Nedbank Corporate Frank Berkeley, Managing Executive of Nedbank Corporate Property Finance says “Nedbank Corporate Property Finance’s sponsorship of the Retail Design & Development Awards demonstrates our commitment to innovative design in the retail sector and the calibre of entries has been particularly pleasing this year. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the deserving winners and applaud the high standard of design they have applied to their respective developments.”
AURIK SECURES ACCESS TO R100m FOR EARLY STAGE GROWTH COMPANIES +/-
Established early-stage growth companies are due to receive a funding boost following news that Aurik Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd has secured access to a R100 million funding pool...
Established early-stage growth companies are due to receive a funding boost following news that Aurik Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd has secured access to a R100 million funding pool.
Aimed at early-stage businesses and focused but not limited to the energy, clean technology, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Funding may be provided in a mix of debt and equity and is available from a minimum of R5 million to a maximum of R10 million per investment.
“This fund is dedicated to early-stage businesses and includes both funding and direct commercial support as part of the deal. South Africa’s bright future depends on reversing the unfortunate situation where we see too few people becoming entrepreneurs and too many entrepreneurs failing,” said Pavlo Phitidis, CEO of Aurik Investment Holdings.
Early-stage businesses face the twin challenges of securing adequate funding and quality commercial support that Aurik hopes to help them overcome. According to Phitidis, “Typically, early-stage businesses are too young to qualify for venture capital and cannot afford consulting-based commercial support. This “skill and equity gap” has proven to be the death knell of many an entrepreneurial dream.
Phitidis added that combining angel funding and business acceleration addresses the major risks typically faced by early stage businesses and boosts the likelihood of entrepreneurial success.
As a Business Accelerator, Aurik partners with entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses by providing a combined package of back-office support, business acceleration and angel funding, all before the venture capital stage. Business Acceleration is a new concept in South Africa and is better known in the USA and Europe. Since inception, Aurik has worked with 22 early-stage businesses and enjoyed successful acceleration outcomes.
The funding pool’s target is entrepreneurs running businesses not younger than two years and the entrepreneurs must have at least three years additional experience within their industries. Certain minimum turnover requirements apply while funding is conditional upon the conclusion of a back office support agreement, amongst other conditions.
On the structure of the funding pool, Phitidis explained that the fund is a draw down fund meaning the money is drawn down upon investment committee approval after the conclusion of a successful due diligence process.
Established in 2003, Aurik Investment Holdings is a Business Accelerator that interacts with influential private and public policy makers in order to create a socioeconomic environment conducive to accelerating the growth of early-stage businesses. Aurik partners with entrepreneurs of early-stage businesses to reduce risk and increase focus and direction to develop the business into an asset of value. By providing hands-on business support, back-office support and angel funding all before the venture capital stage, Aurik rapidly develops early-stage entrepreneurs into goal-directed business leaders able to successfully grow and manage their own businesses.
More details about the acceleration application process is available at www.aurik.co.za
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design calls for design solutions in the face of the disaster in Haiti +/-
Montreal (Canada) 23 January 2010 – In a global appeal following the devastation in Haiti, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) has launched...
Montreal (Canada) 23 January 2010 – In a global appeal following the devastation in Haiti, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) has launched a call to designers from all disciplines to unite in an open dialogue with international relief organisations to assess potential design–effective rehabilitation projects. In support of the UN’s efforts to help the Haitian people overcome challenges in relation to the country’s reconstruction plans, designers, academics and design students, as well as experienced developmental workers are encouraged to join the discussion and become a fan of the ‘Uniting Designers in Disaster’ page on Facebook
Designers have a strong desire to support the relief effort. This forum is intended to help identify tangible opportunities and empower the design community to contribute to the cause. “As an international non-governmental organisation with over 50 years experience implementing projects of global appeal, Icsid is poised with the strategic understanding of the processes required by NGOs to develop and implement result-driven and effective initiatives,” stated Icsid President Dr. Mark Breitenberg and Provost of California College of the Arts. “ What we aim to do with the forum is engage designers to exchange information about initiatives and opportunities where they may contribute their design and problem solving skills. In addition, we are hoping that the dialogue between the design community, development workers and representatives from international agencies will subsequently facilitate relief efforts, such as those currently being prepared by the UN to help the people of Haiti meet long-term stabilisation and reconstruction objectives.”
Among its key mission statements, Icsid strives to provide an international platform for the design community to be heard as a powerful voice. Although active participation and contributions will continue on the Facebook page, in an effort to take immediate action, all information posted via the forum by 27 January 2010 will be actively reviewed in order to select opportunities for immediate international activities.
“This is a call to think in order to act,” stated Breitenberg. “Our immediate goal is to gain a better understanding of the relief efforts needed in order to facilitate the development of design–led solutions that impact Haiti’s quality of life.”
For more information, please contact
Andrea Springer
t. +1 514 448 4949 ext. 232
e. aspringer(AT)icsid.org
About the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid)
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is an international non–governmental organisation for professional industrial design. Founded in 1957, Icsid currently counts over 150 members in more than 50 countries, representing an estimated 150,000 designers worldwide. Icsid members are professional associations, promotional societies, educational institutions, government bodies, corporations and institutions – all of which contribute to the development of the profession of industrial design.
Icsid facilitates co-operation and interaction among these societies and supports a global network through which design institutions worldwide can collaborate. Through shared interests, experiences, and resources, Icsid provides an international platform for its members to be heard as a powerful voice.
Icsid also holds consultative status with UNESCO, UNIDO, ISO and WIPO to support and highlight design in international forums.
After such a creative flash mob in 2009, Design Indaba is celebrating the innate creativity in every South African with its 2010 Let It Out campaign. Inviting South Africans from all walks of life and every age to express their creativity...
After such a creative flash mob in 2009, Design Indaba is celebrating the innate creativity in every South African with its 2010 Let It Out campaign. Inviting South Africans from all walks of life and every age to express their creativity, the campaign will culminate in 11 top South African creatives being appointed as our “national creative team”. Stand back rugby, here come the Design Indaba Superstars!
Sold out for the past five years running, the Design Indaba Conference has become the playing field for the imaginative at heart, drawing fans from creative, corporate and educational sectors alike. Championing creativity that enhances every aspect of the world around us, Design Indaba recognises graphic design, advertising, film, music, fashion design, industrial design, architecture, craft, visual art, new media, publishing, broadcasting and performing arts shoulder-to-shoulder.
YDS
The Young Designers Simulcast forms part of Design Indaba’s investment in education and aims to stimulate the future creative industries. We strongly believe that the more people exposed to innovative, creative, out–of–the–box thinking, the more significant the impact of creativity and design to the economy. Students and young designers are again invited to book for the Young Designers Simulcast at the 2010 Design Indaba Conference from 24 to 26 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
This live broadcast of the main Design Indaba Conference to a second auditorium gives students and designers younger than 25 years old easy, discounted access to an all–star list of speakers from all around the world and every discipline under the sun. But due to ticket sell–outs, in 2008/9 professional delegates over the age of 25 were also allowed to purchase tickets at a small premium to attend YDS.
The 40 Emerging Creatives from the Design Indaba Expo are also allowed to attend the simulcast and registered media that cannot attend the Design Indaba Conference are also given access to the simulcast.
The future superstars of South African design can experience the foremost creative event in the country. Book now at Computicket or go to www.designindaba.com
EXPO
Following the conference, an unabated festival of South African creativity will explode from 26 to 28 February 2010 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre – the Design Indaba Expo. South Africa’s premier showcase of high–end, home grown design talent, the Design Indaba Expo proudly boasts no imports or derivatives. The fastest growing show in the country, Design Indaba Expo hosted some 29 000 visitors, 260 exhibitors and 350 buyers in 2009.
MOST BEAUTIFUL OBJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA (MBOISA)
The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa for 2009 was the Chrysanthemum Centrepiece by Michaella Janse van Vuuren.
“The Chrysanthemum Centrepiece is a reversible design that functions as either a bowl or a candle holder, depending on which side of the design is facing upwards. It reflects my passion for the textures, shapes and patterns found in nature. I especially like to interpret those objects that have a repetitive, mathematically founded pattern,” said Janse van Vuuren.
Made with direct three-dimensional manufacturing methods, such as selective laser sintering (SLS), the intricate Chrysanthemum has certainly challenged South African design to rise to the occasion of technology. Says Janse van Vuuren: “These textures and objects would have been impossible to execute by hand, yet the object still retains the beauty and tactile feel of a natural object.”
The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) is voted for by the public, via SMS, at the Design Indaba Expo. Throughout the three days of the Design Indaba Expo, people viewed the shortlist of objects on display, and voted for the one they found most beautiful. In a country as diverse as South Africa, choice of this object as winner is significant of the aesthetic milieu of 2009.
EMERGING CREATIVES
A vital part of the Design Indaba initiative is the identification and development of emerging creatives in the following sectors: architecture, advertising, craft, decor, film, fashion, floral design, graphic design, interior design, jewellery, new media, publishing, product design and visual art. The emerging creative could be either a student in the creative faculty at a tertiary institution in South Africa, or a designer in the industry who is in the process of establishing their own design service | business. Although the programme is aimed at development, the emerging designer is identified by the standard and quality of their work, because the platform at which they are represented has both national and international exposure.
A LOT TO SAY | 2009 EMERGING CREATIVES TELL IT LIKE IT IS
In 2009 roughly 65% of the Emerging Creatives made invaluable contact with local and international buyers. Many of these contacts resulted in sales and/or jobs. 62% of Emerging Creatives have had one or more job offers directly due to Expo. Many of the freelance designers have had multiple offers. “I met several international buyers. My jewellery is now for sale in Sweden, Spain and Milan,” says Jamie Summers.
The young designer Tracey-Leigh Bertinotti explains why the expo was an invaluable experience. “Between dealings with J. Liebenberg, a fine gem dealer; Lisa and Doreen, owners of the store MEMEME in Long Street Cape Town; Rigina from Flambe' Fine Arts in Franshoek; Jeremy Gilchrist from Gilchrist Designs (Sussex, U.K) and Princes Tsotetsi who invited me to participate in the “Handmade Collection” that will be running in conjunction with Decorex, just to mention a few, I can say that the expo was a great opportunity for networking and exposure. I found that I was introduced to many new sources for selling and displaying my jewellery, as well as future collaborations with other designers.”
The Emerging Creatives also receive high media coverage. “As a result of the expo, my lamps were featured in Top Billing Magazine, Chew Magazine and the little Obrigado Magazine at Vida-E coffee shops,” says Weyers Marais.
“During and since the expo our company profile has been covered or pieces used as styling in shoots by House and Leisure, VISI, Elle Decoration, Die Beeld, Top Billing, Metropolis, TimeOut NY e–zine, Real Simple and Decorex e–zine,” LIV Design.
“SL magazine has used my range for their magazine – ‘the desire issue’,” says Megan Perks
The feedback was phenomenal with stories of successes and appreciation at having this amazing opportunity.
“The great thing about the Indaba was that it is a 90% captive audience, they may not always purchase work, but most people are interested in seeing new and fresh ideas,” says Paul Senyol.
“The Design Indaba Expo and Conference was incredible! It was a huge inspiration and was a major step forward for our thinking and understanding of our professional practice. We look forward to returning to the expo with some very exciting products on offer.” The Library, Oliver and Stewart Barstow.
WEB
Newly launched, designindaba.com is a portal featuring the latest news and innovations from leading international and local designers. Online membership offers access to the growing archive of past speaker videos, full magazine content, invites to special workshops and seminars throughout the year, and immediate access to the latest features as the site continues to grow.
Elle Decoration appoints Laureen Rossouw as new editor +/-
Local design and decor doyenne, Laureen Rossouw has been appointed as the editor of leading South African decor magazine, ELLE Decoration. Having garnered over three decades of experience as a noted stylist...
Local design and decor doyenne, Laureen Rossouw has been appointed as the editor of leading South African decor magazine, ELLE Decoration. Having garnered over three decades of experience as a noted stylist, editor and producer, Rossouw’s unrivalled passion to develop, mold and create is sure to inspire yet another fresh new edge to Elle
Decoration’s pages. Rossouw started her career in documentary programmes at SABC television, but it was her keen flair for form that soon led her to the world of glossy magazines where she earned a reputation as one of the countries top fashion and decor stylists. Rossouw’s keen eye for design was further honed as she conquered the corporate world with a highly successful collection of locally produced children’s decor items and fine fabrics. As lifestyle trends developed, Rossouw’s increasing passion for decor prompted her return to publishing as decor editor and associate editor of House and Leisure Magazine but most recently to her ultimate ambition as editor at ELLE Decoration, the world’s number one style magazine for the home. Rossouw comments, “I am thrilled about my recent appointment and to take the reigns from Karen Roos, who has been a great inspiration. It’s an especially relevant and exciting time to be involved in the local creative field. As the world turns to Africa and South Africa in particular, my vision is that Elle Decoration will play a key role in establishing South Africa as a leading design destination. 2010 is set to be one of our most historic dates. This is a country with great possibilities and enormous potential and I could not be in a better place
at a better time&rdquo.
A dedicated mother of two, one of Rossouw’s ongoing passions is to assist and mentor young designers in South Africa where she uses her immense experience to help facilitate local product development. Admired and respected for her sense of style as well as her ability to inspire original creative work, Rossouw is a driving force behind the country’s young talent and is often found on the judging panel of national competitions. As a regular supporter of and contributor to the local art scene, Rossouw participated in the Southern Guild exhibition at this year’s highly acclaimed Johannesburg Art Fair and was also selected to personally hand pick an assembly of up–and–coming design talent for the
South Africa House exhibition.
“Elle Decoration, both the local and international editions, have always been a part of my creative frame of reference&rdquo, explains Rossouw “I see it as being unique in the market as it has a strong local voice but with a global outlook. Elle Decoration is a contemporary lifestyle magazine that specialises in decor but is also a great platform for architecture, art
and design, as well as for showcasing exceptional local talent across many fields. The core message is to inspire readers, opening beautiful houses and delivering plenty of ideas”. The world’s biggest selling homes magazine, ELLE DECORATION has 24 editions across the globe. The South African edition is published eight times a year in print, and its blog is updated daily. For more information please visit http://elledecoration.co.za
