<< ‘Slice,’ the cutting board from Snapp, newcommers to the Design Indaba. ‘Where form follows function and function follows form. The removal of two mirrored wedge shapes from either surface of the cutting board enhances the functionality of effortless lifting and controlled scooping in one movement. The different coloured surfaces allow the user to define the use of a surface for various food groups and the hygienic, durable properties of Corian® make it ideal for this application.’ Inquire about more designs at info@snappdesign.com
The Love Table by Daren Lyon, nominated for the most beautiful object in South Africa
‘Studies suggest that affirmations and mantras could have an effect on our emotional, spiritual and even physical well being. The Love coffee table works with the power of positive words and the beauty of calligraphy to produce thought-provoking design through visual imagery.’ from www.designindaba.com
‘Clover Ball,’ sculpture by Nomili.
Their Chrysanthemum Centerpiece voted Most Beautiful Object in South Africa at the Design Indaba 2009.
Check out prints, lighting and jewellery by Artist, Designer and Engineer, Michaella Janse van Vuuren at
www.nomili.co.za
>> UMCEBO Craft creates large, visually stunning chandeliers and other crafts by hand. A chandelier can take anything from 1 to 3 months to complete. It'll be a great talking piece and the work benefits the community in that ‘crafters predominantly from impoverished and disadvantaged communities can earn a sustainable income. Commision or buy art pieces, banners, tapestries, sculptures, decor items, mosaics or chandeliers at www.umcebotrust.co.za.'
^‘Projekt provides 28 women’ from an informal settlement in Cape Town with a source of income. Growing from just three crafters 3 years ago, they make beautiful scarves, bags, jewellery and homeware. Contact them at petabekerprojekt@gmail.com<Shumba Inc. is a small design company based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Shumba began life in Cape Town, as the creative output of young a girl battling cancer. During her long treatment and recovery period, Haley began the process of healing by 'playing’ with needle felt and beads! Touched by the love and suppirt of her own community, she stitched and beaded hope and positivity into her designs which gradually became successful retail products. What began as a pastime helped to raise funds for her medical expenses which included a bone marrow transplant.’ Read more at www.shumbainc.com
>> ‘Ongaro is a contemporary art and design studio, founded by Italian/South African, artist-designer Claudia Ongaro. Ongaro's projects span and blur the boundaries between furniture design; spatial design and sculpture’.
See more at www.ongaro.co.za
Also look for visually interesting flooring solutions that have been showcased in Elle Decoration magazine.
<< Heart and Star, beautiful illustrations on cards, badges, stickers, tatoos, wrappings, applied to plushes and prints available at www.heartandstar.co.za
>> Emerging Creative, Sebastian Rivett Carnacc, Industrial Designer, Ceramic Designer.
>> Koa Design and Interiors ‘specialise in designing furniture, lighting and accessories, as well as interior and exhibition design and corporate branding. Koa’s design style is both contemporary and traditional, often combining elements of both’.
‘Their philosophy is based on creating beautiful lifestyle objects and spaces, that connects emotion and function. They believe that good design should be inspirational, timeless and enhance people’s lives’.
See more at www.koadesign.co.za
Pictured above and below is Flickglass’ range of crockery and bottle stoppers called ‘MyChina’.
‘MyChina Ceramics was created by Frances Kierman. After several years of cultivating and running Flick Glass , she decided to combine her interest in ceramics and functional art with line-drawings that expressed her love of fynbos and other images that interest and delight her. She runs both MyChina ceramics and Flick Glass from her studio in Muizenberg, South Africa’.
See more of her work at www.mychinaceramics.co.za
^ Joburg Bookends by emerging creative, Fanie van Zyl, Industrial Designer www.designindaba.co.za
?Helen Vaughan lives and works in South Africa, 'a country so diverse and stimulating it can only inspire innovation. She is intrigued by the crosspollination of different media so the studio is expanding to showcase works in clay, cloth, paper and metal, as well as spaces inbetween'. See more of her work at www.helenvaughan.co.za
Pictured above, ‘the felt products from the studio of PETA-LEE are unique and beautiful handmade expressions of an age-old craft. PETA-LEE products are influenced by world trends, with their roots in Africa, where local craftsmanship gives every item a recognisable originality.’ See more at www.peta-lee.co.za
>> Clementina van der Walt, ‘draws her aesthetic inspiration from the patterns, colours and textures in the urban and natural African landscape’. See more at www.clementina.co.za
