Tribe ISSUE 2 2016

MAGAZINE // ISSUE NO. 2 / 2016 / ISSN 2414-8202 //

DAY TRIPPING

PRECIOUS RECLAMATION

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Escape the city limits without having to pack an overnight bag or arrange a house sitter.

Sustainable local jewellery design. Simple, beautiful and handmade.

Reflecting on the Most Beautiful Objects in South Africa, as showcased during Design Indaba 2016.

INSIDE: Young Creatives, New Thinking

2017 Trend Report Project 81

ARTISANAL DESIGN

LUSTRAT L I r u o y I Put s to the test and W ON IN skill Your design could be on the next cover of

TRIBE MAGAZINE

Final submission deadline: 30 November 2016 Email your submission to tribe@inscape.co.za or tribe@mainangel.co.za All mediums welcome: Hand drawn or digitally rendered the choice is yours

Where is the LINE? As designers we recognise the value of the line as being the starting point to all we create. The line of the figure in fashion, the line of a drawing in graphics, the line of the horizon in photography, the line of the wave in sound, the line of the form in interiors, the line of the sky in architecture.

The line is the beginning and the end. The line is long, the line is short. The line is narrow and wide. The line is straight, skew and curved. The line is static and the line has energy. The line is flat and the line is round. The line determines direction. The line is tangible and the line is not.

W

here is the line? The line is everywhere.

The line is a tool to create design.

The tool to create design, the line, is

the measurement we use to define right from wrong.

Where do we draw the line? A common phrase, not necessarily associated with design but one that drives all decision by design.

So, as designers, we conform to the tight, rigid line to ensure contextual relevance in all disciplines. We manipulate where we can, the emotional bendy line to attempt to add our own personal designer flare. We address the ethical line in sustainability, cultural sensitivity and human centred solutions. We search for the art of design and find its basis in artisanal practice and methodologies exploring the use of traditional line applications.

We find the line and we question the line.

The second issue of Tribe presents to me more questions than answers regarding the line drawn between art and design. I wonder if we could begin to explore line appreciation and line thinking that replace art appreciation and design thinking. If the emergence of artisanal design is an attempt to get back to our roots and understand the art of design perhaps we should begin with the line.

As designers we recognise the value of the line as being the starting point to all we create.

Unique Thinker: Helen BĂźhrs

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CONTENTS Tribe Magazine is printed on Sun Cartridge 90gsm and Eltoro Board 200gsm sourced from sustainably managed forests available from Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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7 HIP AND HAPPENINGS Music, art, culture, festivals and more happening throughout South Africa between now and December 2016.

8 YOUNG CREATIVES,

NEW THINKING Young designers are inspiring new

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ways of thinking and doing, every day.

ACCESSIBLE ILLUSTRATION

11 GOOGLE CARDBOARD Virtual reality for everyone: this latest and brightest idea from Google stands on humble ground, in the form of an intricately folded piece of cardboard.

12 DAY TRIPPING When all you want to do is escape the

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city limits for a day, or take a trip to

INSCAPE EXCHANGE

somewhere you’ve not been before.

20 PROMOTING UNIQUE

THINKING Highlights from Project 81, 2016.

38 FABRIC FUN Delight in the latest product launch from Hertex Fabrics.

40 INSTAGRAMMERS YOU

NEED TO KNOW Some of the newest and freshest Instagrammers that you should know On the cover: By Mia Truter . Model: Josey Hayter – Inscape Cape Town 3rd Year Interior Design Students photographed during an Applied Technology fashion show . See page 8

and follow immediately.

The task of DEFINING the DESIGNER The Oxford Dictionary defines a designer as: “A person who plans the look or workings of something prior to it being made, by preparing drawings or plans”; while Merriam Webster says a designer is: “A person who devises or executes designs, especially one who creates forms, structures and patterns, as for works of art or machines.” In the same way that even our most esteemed dictionaries are unable to agree on what a designer is, so too do most of us in the industry.

M

odern-day designers work in a myriad

So the question remains: Is a designer a person trained

of fields from fashion, interior design, in operating the smart software that is now so prevalent architecture

and

jewellery

design,

to in graphic design, architecture, interior design, fashion

graphic design, web and user experience. So too do et al…? Or is a designer an individual, creative to the core, designers work in creating ceramics, furniture, fabrics with an innate ability to see the world is technicoloured and other artisanal items of this ilk. While the specifics shapes and forms; a person with a natural artistic flare of actual jobs may vary by field, the work of the and an eye for the exceptional detail that the average designer shares many fundamental features.

individual never notices?

The truth is there is no formula or definition. A designer is an artist first and foremost, someone who is

THE TRUTH IS, THERE IS NO FORMULA OR DEFINITION.

able to bring to life a vision in his/ her head. To create from scratch, and bring it to fruition, no matter the form it takes.

This issue of Tribe is devoted to exactly these people, from illustrators and jewellery designers,

Editor: Gwynedd Peters

to trendsetters and astonishing creatives. We hope to showcase a volume of fresh talent and extraordinary originality, whether it be through style or use of sustainable materials.

TRIBE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF: INSCAPE EDUCATION GROUP UNIQUE THINKER: Helen Bührs EDITOR: Gwynedd Peters TECHNICAL EDITOR: Bronwen Bartlett CONTENT EDITOR: Maryke van Wyk ART DIRECTOR: Vilane Oosthuizen PHOTOGRAPHY: Maryke Terzi INTERN: Catharine Lategaan CONTRIBUTORS: Neo Maditla, Gwynedd Peters, Sharon Peché, Maryke van Wyk, Carsten Walton, Bronwen Bartlett, Catharine Lategaan. COVER IMAGE: Mia Truter ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Maryke Terzi, Instagram, Shutterstock, Charlemagne Olivier, Trevor Stuurman, Ashley Heather, Mia Truter. PUBLISHERS: Main Angel Publishing, 462 Grysbok Street, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, Tel: 012 347 3630, E-mail: tribe@mainangel.co.za ADVERTISING: tribe@mainangel.co.za SUBSCRIPTION: tribe@inscape.co.za PRINTING: Law Print, Tel 011 805 3880 Unless otherwise agreed to, all contributions are the property of Tribe Magazine, and its publishers. All editorial, business and production correspondence should be addressed to Main Angel Publishing: 462 Grysbok Street, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria. © Copyright by Main Angel Publishing. All rights reserved. The opinions expressed in Tribe Magazine are not necessarily those of the Inscape Education Group, the publishers, its suppliers, subsidiaries or affiliates. The editor and publisher reserve the right to alter copy and visual material as deemed necessary.

In collaboration with

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Throughout this

Hip and Happenings

beautiful land of ours, young and old gather where exciting events are held...

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November

Kamers Vol Geskenke Stellenbosch

Kamers Vol Geskenke is SA’s biggest pop-up retail phenomenon 1-6 November Anura Vineyards, Stellenbosch. www.kamersvol.com/events/kamers-stellenbosch

We’ve selected our top most inspiring events.

December The Beer Run

Here, you get to quench your thirst by tasting different beers, socialising, chilling at a bush bar and dancing to amazing music.

3 December Avianto, Driefontein Road Muldersdrift. www.beerrun.co.za

Park Acoustics Park Acoustics is an outdoor live music festival at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, held on the last weekend of every month.

30 October / 26 November Fort Schanskop, Eeufees Road, Pretoria. www.parkacoustics.co.za

VORTEX Trance

December

Undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most awesome trance festivals, featuring, music, performances, exhibitions, workshops and much more.

8 – 12 December 2016 The Circle of Dreams, Riviersonderend, Cape Town. www.vortextranceadventures.co.za

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Young creatives, new thinking

SECOND SKIN What makes our local design industry so fresh and exciting, is the new and interesting ways in which our creatives are problem solving. As such, design is becoming more authentic and more original, with our young up-and-comers making waves as they enter the world of design.

T

he third-year Interior Design students of

properties before the conceptualisation process started.

Inscape Education Group broke the boundaries

Basing their designs on the hottest fashion trends

between Interior Design and Fashion Design

of 2016, they managed to produce a range of fashion

when they were asked to conceptualise, design

garments that were suited to different styles from far

and produce a fashion garment made entirely

and wide. From dresses to full-length coats, skirts, waist

out of building materials. They were first tasked

coats and accessories, these students covered it all.

with researching these materials and their specific

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New thinking turns into creative design

JuannĂŠ Groenewald

Sabrina Ngoua

Josey Hayter

Jaime Jordaan

Kayla Wyatt

Michelle Kuria

Photos: Mia Truter

Clarissa de Waal

Rynhardt Brand and Edwin Murphy

Zarine Erasmus

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YOUNG DESIGNERS Leader of the Pack

E

arlier this year, twenty-one year old Clara Vach of

myself relating to the theme of race day. The theme for

Morningside, Durban, placed 3rd at the Vodacom

this year’s Durban July is ‘leader of the pack’, as in a

Durban July Fashion Challenge presented by

pack of playing cards.

Durban Fashion Fair.

Instead of taking obvious inspiration from an ace,

“I have always been a creative person and fashion was

hearts, clubs or Queen; I took my inspiration from the

an art form I always found fascinating”, says Clara, who

bicycle design which is shown at the back of the playing

when not behind a sewing machine or sketch pad, can be

cards. From there I designed my own print and had fabric

found hanging out with friends and family.

made using the bicycle elements. The transformation of

She goes on to describe her submission for the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge: “My dress

the dress represents not showing all your cards at once and having an ace or a ‘trick up your sleeve’.

consists of a knee length fitted pencil skirt with a loose-

Having just recently (2015) graduated from Inscape

fitting draped detachable bodice. The royal blue outer

Education Group, Clara is in the process of starting up

bodice can be detached by my model as she walks down

her own label. With this accolade to her name, one can

the runway, falling into a flared skirt revealing a second

only assume that we will hear more about her in the

cross over bodice in a print which I have designed

future.

Photos: Courtesy of Ice Models Durban

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THE FUTURE IS NOW Virtual reality for everyone

G

oogle is a treasure trove of innovation and has

sorts. The application functions on most Android and iOS

proven so, time and time again. One of its most

smartphones and can be downloaded from the relevant

recent developments takes a step into the world

App store. The device and Cardboard-compatible

of Virtual Reality (VR). However, one of its more recent

applications

developments stands on humble grounds, in the form of

media

an intricately folded piece of cardboard.

that

In 2014, at their annual Google I/O developers

open

sharing, is

now

up

a

whole

education affordable

new

and and

world

for

communication

available

to

the

‘average Joe’.

conference, Google presented the Google Cardboard, a

Google has opened the door to VR developers looking

portal through which countless people, young and old,

to design and develop Cardboard-compatible applications

will have some of their first VR experiences. Google

by providing Software Development Kits (SDKs) that

Cardboard is an inexpensive VR headset designed to be

offer all specifications necessary to create branching

used by the masses who can’t and most likely never will

applications that add to the Cardboard VR experience.

be able to, afford the high tech VR inventions available in

These starter kits provide tools that simplify the common

high-end markets.

VR requirements all the while keeping the software open

With Google Cardboard, one can share and view

-source, in order to encourage community participation

panoramas, videos and even games. But it doesn’t end

and ensure that the range of VR compatible content

there. Google Cardboard was designed with worldwide

keeps growing.

exposure in mind, specifically focussing on the possibilities

The Google Cardboard initiative is changing the face

for education. Imagine an art class that gets to walk the

of the VR experience, and will one day probably change

halls of The Louvre and actually see the Mona Lisa, all

the world of media sharing and education. All this by

within the bounds of their own school and classroom.

opening the minds of the masses to a new experience of

A history lesson where students can walk through the

reality through the eyes of another.

Palace of Versailles, or a geography lesson where children

According to Google, its “mission is to organise the

could climb Mount Everest without breaking a sweat.

world’s information and make it universally accessible

Just imagine. With Google Cardboard it has become more

and useful”. With Google Cardboard the company

than just virtual conceptualisation, it has become a reality.

has connected the world by more than the sharing

Google Cardboard can be used by anyone with access

of computed information, going a step further and

to a smart phone which then, combined with the tech tool

connecting the world through the sharing of human

headset and App becomes a 3D screen and/or camera of

experience.

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Day Tripping When all you want to do is escape the city limits for a day, or take a trip to somewhere you’ve not been before, without packing an overnight bag, or breaking the bank...

The village of Philadelphia 30 minutes from Cape Town

P

hiladelphia is a village with-

with a series of little streets along

in the greater City of Cape

which you will find, a couple of

Town,

as

cafe’s, antique and vintage stores, a

many small villages and towns in

fascinating gem shop, and a number

South Africa do, as a farm, and later

of very colourful locals too.

that

originated

a number of farms. In the late 1800s

One particular spot, the Pepper

it wasn’t uncommon for local farm-

Tree Art Stable and Coffee Shop, is

ers to travel all the way, by horse

a combination of art gallery, restau-

and cart, to Durbanville for church

rant, coffee shop, pottery studio and

services and, as a result, one such

gift shop, housed in the old farm

farmer gave a portion of his land to

stables and full to the gills with

the local brethren to build a church.

treasures, gifts, produce and beauti-

It is not just its proximity to

ful original art, ranging from litho

Cape Town though, that makes this quaint little town a perfect day-trip (or weekend) destination.

If what you’re looking for is a quiet day in a sleepy little town,

Dominating the town is the

with magnificent old-world charm…

large NG church, around which the

head for Philadelphia. You will not

entire town is built. However, just a

be disappointed.

few metres away the town opens up

Photos: Gwynedd Peters

prints to paintings and pottery.

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Cullinan Calling 30 minutes from Pretoria

C

ullinan

well-

is lined with jacaranda and oak

preserved, 20th-century min-

is

a

small,

trees, cottages, bric-a-brac shops,

ing town east of Pretoria.

restaurants and galleries.

Founded in 1902 and named after

Also high on the list of must-

the founder of the Premier Diamond

visit spots in the town is the

Mine, Sir Thomas Major Cullinan. This

Cockpit Brewhouse, an aviation-

semi-rural community consists of min-

themed craft brewery and eatery

ing families, farmers, artists and, on

that

weekends, bikers, hipsters and families

specialised beers on site. The Cockpit

looking to escape to the country.

Brewhouse is well known for its

brews

a

whole

host

of

Cullinan village is situated in

excellent beers, good pub-style food

Dinokeng, the north-east corner of

and great live music which can be

Gauteng province. Its close proximity

heard along Oak Avenue on most

to

Saturdays and Sundays throughout

Pretoria

and

Johannesburg,

Victorian charm, and reputation

the year.

for yielding some of the largest

Also happening in Cullinan is

diamonds ever discovered, make it a

the Groot Gat Festival in March

fascinating destination.

every year, as well as the annual

Quirky and quaint, the town’s focal point is Oak Avenue, which

Mampoer Festival in May.

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Parys Paradys 45 minutes from Johannesburg

P

arys in the Free State is less

various ales, stout, buchu beer, weiss

well-known artists, antique dealers

than an hour’s drive from

beer, pilsner and porter beer are being

and craftsmen have made Parys

Johannesburg, and so-named

brewed. An absolute must is The Dog

their home, and this becomes very

in 1876 by its surveyor, who said its

& Fig Brewery, situated just outside of

evident when you take a stroll down

setting reminded him of Paris on the

town, that specialises in buchu beer.

the famous Breë and Water Streets.

river Seine (Parys is situated along the Vaal River).

There is also an exclusive and small

distillery

for

brandy

Here you will find a large and diverse

and

variety of art galleries, antique and

Parys is a hotspot for adventure

other liquor. You had better stay

gift shops as well as fabulous pieces of

and water sports, with a range of

over if you would like to visit the

art, crafts, gifts or memorabilia from

activities for all ages and fitness

distillery for the traditional South

the turn of the previous century.

levels. For the less adventurous, this

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town offers a choice of art galleries,

different kinds you can taste.

antique shops, pubs, delis, spas and restaurants.

Besides its beer and other finely crafted liquor, Parys has in the last

There are three micro-breweries

decade or so acquired a reputation

in the Parys area where honey beer,

as an arts and antiques hub. Many

So if you’re tired of the regular Saturday morning trek around Sandton, Rosebank and Braamfontein, head out on the N1 for the day.

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Nuts for Nottingham Road 1 Hour from Durban

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ottingham Road is known as the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander due to its second-to-none hospital-

ity and truly beautiful surroundings. There is also wide-ranging accommodation, function facilities, fascinating local calendar of events, invigorating outdoor recreation, adrenalin-pumping adventure sports, historic landmarks, wildlife conservation, shop-till-you-drop ‘arts-‘n-crafts’ and local micro breweries.

The Nottingham Road Brewery Company is South Africa’s most successful independent microbrewery, producing beers with original names like a Whistling Weasel Pale Ale, Pie-Eyed Possum Pilsner, Pickled Pig Porter and Tiddly Toad Lager’ Other attractions in Nottingham Road include: the Junction Complex which is host to a variety of interesting shops and restaurants, the fly fishing and birding shop which has the largest selection of flies in the Midlands, and Aladdins-de-light, which offers fine meals at their country restaurant and deli.

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Reflecting on Design Indaba 2016

IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Photos: Trevor Stuurman

Beauty is a deeply subjective – even divisive – experience.

What makes something “beautiful”? Does it lie in the aesthetics? The function? The thoughts or feelings it evokes? Is beauty inspired by trend, or taste? Whatever your answer, the notion is one that deserves to be considered and questioned.

E

very year, Design Indaba

The Most Beautiful Objects in South

invites South Africans to

Africa (MBOISA). The nominators

think of how they define

are

given

wide their

parameters choices

to

beauty and cast their votes to

determine

determine what represents that

encouraged to think laterally about

and

idea in our country. There are 10

the concept of beauty. Past nominees

nominations chosen by influential

have included street art, buildings,

cultural commentators in South

furniture, technology, film and even

African culture, that then represent

packaging.

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MBOISA

winners

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have

ranged from the Boomslang at Kirstenbosch and the Nested Bunk Beds by Y Tsai, to the fashion film Steam 1886 by Adrian Lazarus and the Condom Applicator by Roelf Mulder.

This year the public debate on SA’s most beautiful object got louder than ever. For the first time, the MBOISA travelled the country starting at Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg, then moving to Gateway Mall in Durban, and ending at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

The public was, this time around, given the opportunity to decide which object they felt signifies beauty in South Africa.

When I started looking for the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, when I started looking for a piece that I found really spoke to me, I found this particular piece – the Shawl - Tracy Lee Lynch

The votes were tallied and the people had spoken. Laduma Ngxokolo’s Shawl was voted the most Beautiful Object in South Africa.

Tracy Lee Lynch, a design, décor and styling guru, nominated the Shawl by Ngxokolo. The Xhosa beadwork-inspired patterns that Laduma translates onto his

knitwear have become iconic South Africa fashion pieces. The Shawl has already been paraded on international catwalks.

Ngxokolo is the founder and designer of MaXhosa, a fashion label that uses traditional Xhosa beadwork motifs and patterns to celebrate the rich heritage of the Xhosa culture. The shawl was designed as a part of his Autumn/Winter ’16 collection.

Knit in black and white yarn, the Shawl boasts the characteristic Xhosa aesthetic that Ngxokolo is famed for. The design is unisex and can be styled in over twenty different ways. He has had tongues wagging at home and abroad after he showcased his collections at the Palazzo Morando Show in Milan, Italy.

Lynch motivated her choice with these words: “When I started looking for the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, when I started looking for a piece that I found really spoke to me, I found this particular piece – the Shawl”.

This

year’s

nominators

include

Emilie Gambade, editor-in-chief of ELLE South Africa, Dillion Phiri, founder and creative director of Creative Nestlings and South

African

Khumalo.

textile

designer

Sindiso

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Kent Lingeveldt/Skateboard Candice Philip/Vegetarian dish

Dokter & Misses/Kassena Town Cabinets

Meyer Von Wielligh/Umthi Hanging Lamp

Haroon Gunn-Salie/History After Apartheid

Mpongo, De Wet & Metelerkamp /20 Year Journey book

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Nominees included: Sindiso

stimulating environment, which is

Khumalo,

a

fashion

designer, whose label focuses on sustainable contemporary textiles,

television

personality

and

founder of CliffCentral, nominated

Dokter & Misses.

the Bottle 2 Build school initiative.

The three cabinets are shaped

The project’s primary aim is to tackle

to resemble mud buildings that

South Africa’s shortage of classrooms

together form a village of cabinets.

by upcycling plastic water bottles to

Dokter & Misses created the set to

form the “bricks” needed to build the

look like a small West African town

infrastructure for new schools.

Cabinets

Past winners include the Boomslang at Kirstenbosch, the Nested Bunk Beds by Y Tsai, the fashion film Steam 1886 by Adrian Lazarus and the Condom Applicator by Roelf Mulder.

Gareth Cliff, well-known radio and

Town

nominated

the by

Kassena

more conducive to learning.

and are hand painted with Kassenainspired patterning.

Director of the Museum of African Design in Johannesburg,

Katlego Maboe, singer, song-

Aaron Kohn nominated Haroon

writer and television presenter,

Gunn-Salie’s first solo exhibition,

nominated the See-Saw-Do social

History

enterprise. This project uses creative

exhibition focuses on contemporary

injections to transform and enliven

South Africa and the struggle for

classrooms

socioeconomic justice. Using colour

children.

for

underprivileged

This affords

them

a

After

Apartheid.

The

and light, the exhibition sparks

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debate and dialogue on resistance

people. The Coat is a modern

movements and riot control.

interpretation of traditional South

Director

of

Cultural

Veejay

Archary

&

Marisa

Department of Arts and Culture,

Holley of Black Africa Group, nomi-

Lindi Ndebele Koka, nominated the

nated a vegetarian dish created by

Umthi Hanging Lamp by Meyer

Candice Philip, a renowned chef

Von Wielligh. The inspiration be-

at the Five Hundred Restaurant.

hind the lamp was to take processed

Candice prides herself on her ability

wood back to its natural form and

to use flavours to create unexpected

appreciate the material in light of

journeys.

its origin. The Umthi Hanging lamp

The team at Design Indaba,

was then designed to resemble the

chose for their nomination the

organic lines of tree branches.

Twenty Journey book. The book

Dillion creative

Phiri,

founder

director

at

and

Creative

Nestlings, nominated a skateboard

photographers visually

who

document

set the

out

to

country

20 years into democracy. Sipho

Every board that leaves the Alpha

Mpongo, Wikus De Wet and Sean

Longboards workshop is hand-cut,

Metelerkamp have told the story of

shaped, sanded and finished by the

a new South Africa through their

founder himself.

compelling photo series.

by

Kent

was created by three South African

Lingeveldt.

created

Bottle 2 Build

African culture.

Emilie Gambade, the editor-

With all this raw talent and

in-chief of ELLE South Africa,

inspiring concepts, we at TRIBE

nominated the Basotho Blanket

are glad that it was not us that had

Classic Starburst Coat by Thabo

to choose one winner. What we

Makhetha. The Starburst jacket is a

are glad about, is the clear growth

classic piece from Makhetha’s range

and promising future for beautiful

of garments inspired by the Basotho

design in this country.

See-Saw-Do social enterprise

Chief

Industries at South African National

Thabo Makhetha /Basotho Blanket Classic Starburst Coat

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D

uring 2015 Inscape introduced a revolutionary concept in the realm of design education.

Promoting unique thinking and creative application second to none, Project 81 is an initiative developed to identify and promote products designed by Inscape Students.

The aim of the project is to select 81 products nationally

green-thinking. As previously highlighted in Tribe,

(in 2016 only 44 products were considered to have met

the company already has a number of green initiatives

the stringent quality standards), expose the products

under the belt, and are actively searching for more ways

and designers to potential investors, and empower

to create a cleaner, more sustainable business.

students by assisting them to set up sustainable and

Edward Colle, Executive Director of Belgotex Floors

viable business ideas within the South African market.

explains: “We want students to know our brand, become

In its first year the project was a resounding success, and

brand ambassadors, and be part of what we do. We want

saw the winning students go on to develop prototypes

these students to use the waste, give it new life, improve

of their projects through the Product Development

South Africa and create a sustainable business. We are

Technology Station (PDTS), which forms part of Central

very excited to be engaging with students in this way.”

University of Technology in the Free State.

The company takes what it does to heart, and

This year Inscape began a phenomenal partnership with

understands that, to maintain the longevity it has

Belgotex Flooring as a title sponsor, with the project’s

enjoyed, it needs to be in touch, not only with technology,

main focus on creating new products from upcycled

but with communities and its operating environment.

waste, allowing the students the opportunity to interact

By contributing to sustainable development, it will

with the exciting materials. Belgotex provided a variety

cement its place in the South African industry for many

of waste products, and all students had to manufacture

more decades. Project 81 has gained massively from this

their products from this waste.

sponsorship and will hopefully see new breakthroughs

But why the focus on recycled material? Quite simply,

coming as a result.

because it’s necessary. While Belgotex recycles almost 100% of its own waste, considering the amount of waste

Five winners in the following categories were selected;

generated by industry in general, and manufacturing

Local context, Most beautiful object, Optimal use of

in particular, and the global focus on cleaner, greener

waste, Social impact and Clever and sustainable solution.

economies, it is essential that manufacturers not only find a way to reduce waste, but also re-use or recycle.

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By focusing on designing products that use upcycled waste in their manufacture, a new generation of green-

‘Ergo Bucket’.

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thinking designers is created – a generation that will automatically consider waste minimisation, recycling

not only in terms of design, but also in terms of

‘Optimal use of waste’, Nicola Leigh De Decker (Cape Town) for her ‘Backsack’.

•

Why did Belgotex get involved? Belgotex has made a name for itself in industry as being forward-thinking,

‘Most beautiful object’, Lara Longworth (Cape Town) for her ‘Shoe (Veltex)’.

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and alternative use during the design phase of any product.

‘Local context’, Duren Moodley, (Durban) for his

‘Social impact’, Savanna Pead (Midrand) for her ‘Toy Water Bike’.

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‘Clever and Sustainable Solution’, Nicole Geier, (Pretoria) for ‘Shingle Shacks’.

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ACCESSIBLE ILLUSTRATION Contributor: Neo Maditla

Lazi Mathebula’s has found a good deal of international acclaim. His digital artworks and illustrations have been featured by brands like Nike, Supremebeing, Ford and Flying Fish, among others.

When he decided to start a fashion label, Beautiful Boys, however, he chose to use a much older, unique technique to bring his visions to life.

Photos: Courtesy of the artist

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B

eautiful

Boys

the

kind works that are being worn

because of the movements of your

brainchild of Alexandra-

across South Africa and as far

hands when you print by hand,

born

and

afield as London – often by people

the amount of paint that lands up

illustrator, Lazi Mathebula. Built

who have no idea the t-shirt they

on the t-shirt. They are going to be

on the principle of making unique

are wearing is a unique artwork.

consistent, but a bit different here

artworks accessible to everyone,

Lazi started using this process,

and there. I never paid attention

from well-to-do art collectors to

despite being a primarily digital

to it like that before, but it’s really

youth in the streets around his

artist, because he wanted to try

cool.”

Johannesburg

something different and ended up

Screen-printing is a very labour-

Boys is a fashion brand that’s

falling in love with the process.

intensive

shaking up the industry.

“I was introduced to screen printing

feels makes the t-shirts even more

“I named it Beautiful Boys because

through my friend; I am still very

valuable. When asked if he would

traditionally girls are described

digital in what I do but I wanted to

consider using screen-printing for

as beautiful, it’s expected; it’s the

translate that into other different

other forms of art, in the manner

norm. But for a guy to call himself

mediums, one of which is screen

of artists like Andy Warhol, Lazi is

beautiful, it doesn’t seem to make

printing. Screen printing adds value

unsure, considering that much of

sense. But in truth it should. I

to my work, it makes sure that each

his art is bought by young people

can’t point out something that is

t-shirt is not ‘just another design’.

who may not be able to afford more

handsome, but I can show you

There is a lot of added value in the

expensive artworks.

beautiful; it’s a feeling. I called it

screen printing because it’s actual

“I would consider going that way,

Beautiful Boys because ‘perfect’

ink and there is actual texture to it.

but the thing is I realise that my art

boys only exist in books, so a

It makes it unique.”

is consumed by different people.

Beautiful Boy is the mentality and

When speaking about what makes

My art moves in its own way, at its

not just about the looks.”

each piece unique, he points out

own pace. I am translating my work

It is by using the centuries-old

that sometimes the details are too

into t-shirts mostly. So, I am trying

technique of screen printing that

small for people to notice. “No one

to reinterpret the artwork that I

Lazi is able to produce one-of-a-

is entirely the same as another,

create digitally, which as a fine art

digital

is

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artist

studio,

Beautiful

process,

which

Lazi

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piece would usually cost between R6 000 or R10 000 a piece, and saying that you can still have it but in a different form, which is a t-shirt. Screen printing allows me to do that.”

For Lazi, accessibility is the most important thing. He wants anyone to be able to afford and enjoy art, in whatever form it comes. And for him, fashion makes sense. It is something close to his heart. “It’s a conscious thing I do because I am aware of what is happening in my life and in my environment. I realise that we can’t all be the same people. I love clothes, so it makes better sense for me to translate or switch into what I love.”

And what does the future hold for Lazi Mathebula? For starters, he and his designer sister have plans to collaborate on a project soon – details of which he plays close to the chest. Whatever the project may be, we are excited to see what fresh new ideas will come from this young artist.

Lazi Mathebula

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HOT NEW LOCAL ILLUSTRATORS Whether hand drawn by a master artist, digitally sketched by an Illustrator and Photoshop fundi, screen-printed onto fabrics, or delicately painted onto microscopic canvasses, there are some big things in store for the illustration world in the coming years.

For many years now, illustration has played second fiddle to photography and computer generated images, while technological design found its feet and took centre stage amongst creatives. But for a variety of reasons – cultural, technological, financial – the pendulum seems to have swung back and illustration is in demand again. So, what do you need to know?

Design Indaba Emerging Creatives festival saw no fewer than 10 young illustrators displaying their talents, from hand drawn sketches, to digital illustration, and prints.

Considering this number constitutes as much as 25 percent of the attending creatives, illustration is definitely making an about-turn and heading for ‘trending’ status (See Hand Rendering in Dave Nemeth’s Trend Report on page 34).

Moeketsi Lebakeng

Monde Mabaso

Carla Latsky

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Danielle Clough/Rackets (courtesy Design Indaba)

Block printing lettering

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ARTISANAL

DESIGN [ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh-l] adjective

By Maryke van Wyk

1. pertaining to or noting a person skilled in an applied art: The men were taught artisanal skills such as bricklaying and carpentry.

2. pertaining to or noting a high-quality or distinctive product made in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods: artisanal cheese; artisanal cheese makers.

T

he

word

originally

a

“artisan”

was

crafter’s markets that have become an

before the word existed as a term for a

French

word,

ever growing trend throughout South

person who has qualified or trained in a specific design field.

which is derived from the

Africa. With the hipster movement

Latin “artitus” meaning “instructed

in full-swing, people enjoy buying

With the profuse roll-out of

in the arts”. An artisan is a worker

“artisanal bread” or “craft beer” because

personal computers and the endless

skilled in a specific trade, who makes

it creates a sense of authenticity and

string of software brands that make

or creates things by hand that may

individuality. People seek “the new

technical drawing, rendering and

be either functional or decorative.

original”, but in our mass-produced

“design” a computer skill - the image

They practice a craft or art that has

society, defining true originality is an

of a designer has become synonymous

been

elusive aspiration.

with that of a little silver laptop and a

refined

through

specialised

application and experience. Artisans

Although the word is currently

strange sense of dress. Anyone that

often specialise in industries such as

trending in the food industry, there

has access to the correct software can

furniture, decorative arts, sculptures,

was a time when the word artisan

now provide “design services”.

clothing, jewellery, household items/

brought to mind a creator, an artist

Today, the internet is everywhere

tools or even engineering. When

or an exceptionally talented creative

and accessible to billions of people

referring to an “artisanal” product, it is

who came up with original ideas

worldwide. In fact, around 40% of

generally understood that the product

and visions, and with his or her own

the world population has an internet

is highly authentic due to its hand-

two hands was able to execute these

connection today. When comparing

crafted origin.

visions. From block printed wallpaper,

that to the 1% in 1995, it becomes

Today, most of us associate the

to hand lettered fonts, letterpress,

transparent as to why “artisanal”

word “artisan” or “artisanal” with

ceramics, jewellery and more, these

products

food, cheese, beer and the numerous

commercial artists were designers

The number of internet users has

are

becoming

scarce.

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increased tenfold since the turn of the

original ideas as a result of so many

are desperately seeking out artisans -

century, which means that now 40%

existing sources. To a young designer,

crafters who are not only highly skilled

of the world have a limitless source of

the practice of authentically crafting

but also apply design skills to their

“original” ideas (internetlivestats.com).

designs by hand is losing its appeal as

trade.

Originality is not an ally to the 21st

it is now possible to produce almost

Considering artisanal design in

century as even music, movies and

anything in almost no time via new

interior design, Camilla Pistilli (Stil

fashion are consistently under fire for

and advanced software.

Novo Design) said the following:

being nothing but recycled ideas.

Before the boom of design as a

“When a piece of furniture -or home

The internet has paved the way

popular career, a qualification was not

decor- is individually handcrafted by

for multiple open source platforms

necessarily the only route to enter

an artisan, rather than mass-produced

to provide once elitist elements such

the field of design. If you were able to

through a factory chain, that instantly

as interior design software, open

refine your skills through experience

adds a distinct and personal touch to

source images, stock photography,

and mentorship, and were able to

any interior space. Handmade products

hand drawn fonts and logo templates.

demonstrate

craftsmanship

require time, artistry and skills which,

You can now google a simple phrase

through your specialised skills, you

once combined, give life to pieces greatly

and find thousands of free vector

could become an artisan in your

enriched by the care and personal

illustrations,

chosen design speciality. Artisans

attention invested by the artisan

were the dominant producers of

behind their creation. Artisanal designs

branding

templates,

room layouts and so much more.

your

Designers are no longer viewed

consumer products prior to the

infuse the space with a true sense of

as artisans, as technology has enabled

Industrial Revolution and today it is

artistry. The work of a creative mind

anyone with access to the internet to

widely believed that mass-production

and the materialisation of its vision into

visually produce ideas and visions. A

has wiped out the majority of truly

functional art complements the space

designer is not necessarily a specialist

individual designs and creations. As a

with unmistakable authenticity and

and does not necessarily produce

result, people that desire “originality”

originality.”

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The resurgence of the artisanal

but is now slowly reverting back to

something greater than ourselves,

designer is evident in the growth of

focussing on design as an artisanal

a desire to discover and experience

projects like the Southern Guild and

practice. The demand for artisanal

something truly original. It is this

the Maboneng Precinct. The Southern

artefacts is creating a revival in

deep immutable aspiration that is

Guild collects, exhibits and distributes

hand-crafted products like jewellery,

reached through art and artisanal

bespoke artisanal products with a

furniture, décor, embroidery, ceramics,

designs.

special focus on designer artefacts

etc. The most exciting and successful

something of a higher truth, hope,

such as home décor and sculptures.

work comes from those makers who

and existence.

In essence, it is a platform for product

have a profound interest and concern

Our copy and paste society is

artisans to showcase their authentic

for both design and craftsmanship. A

making it more and more difficult

and uniquely crafted visions. The

local example is that of Cape Town-

to come up with truly original ideas.

Maboneng Precinct is a property

based Danielle Clough, who has taken

Trying to be original is an illusion

development in Johannesburg with a

the craft of embroidery and applied it

and we should accept that true

core focus on local art and authentic

in a contemporary style that evokes

authenticity is basically impossible.

crafts. It has become a neighbourhood

nostalgia. Using thick bright thread,

This is why it is so important to

for artisans where people can have a

Clough constructs both realistic and

explore the journey of the artisan.

unique experience that includes hand-

fantastical creations that demand

Society does not crave artisanal

crafted food, art and design.

attention (danielleclough.com).

artefacts just because they are

Authenticity

resonates

It is becoming more and more

Considering the intrinsic nature

original. It is a desire for something

evident that consumers desire to invest

of artisanal products, it is naïve

that resonates with our inner

in hand-crafted designs. Being saturated

to

one-of-a-kind

beings. It is the search for unique

in a world where everything is copied

artefacts. Artisan work can also be

experiences and stories that give

and mass-produced, it is a welcome

reproduced, as long as it does not lose

purpose to the small moments in

relief to encounter a unique product

its consideration for quality, design

our lives. The focus should thus

or design. Coincidentally, during the

and craftsmanship. Ray and Charles

not be originality itself, but instead,

presentation of his Trend Forecast in

Eames were forerunners in this idea

it should be on carefully designing

June (see page 34), Dave Nemeth listed

and famously said, “We wanted to

elements that echo a story of human

“hand renderings” in graphic design as

make the best for the most for the

emotion and deeper purpose. An

one of the forecast trends in the coming

least”. This, however, did not mean

aspiration to craft honest designs

year. According to Nemeth, “This is going

compromising on quality or design,

that speak of time, quality, skill and

to be a ‘BIG’ trend and will gradually

and every piece that rolled off the

artistry should be cultivated among

become more and more prominent and

Eames production line, to this day,

design artisans.

dominant in the design industry.” He

is considered a timeless work of

adds that hand rendering brings with

beautiful design.

just

consider

The human soul will always evolve and desire tangible ways of

it a certain authenticity in that which it

Technology is not only developing

representing itself. If a designer can

represents, whether it be a product or

and changing the world in which

find a way to skilfully apply thought

brand.

we live but also the way we think,

and emotion in order to craft

The term “design” reaches across a

feel and interact. Despite this, there

something of value, something

broad spectrum of creative disciplines.

The

are some things at the core of the

that resonates with the human

hyper

mass-production

that

human soul that will never change.

soul - then they have found the

accompanied

industrialisation

has

There is something in us that

artisan way, the road that leads to

affected almost all the creative crafts

always longs for and reaches for

the new original.

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PRECIOUS

Reclamation In 2013, ashley heather burst onto the scene after being featured as one of Design Indaba 2013 Emerging Creatives, with delicate and stylish designs manufactured from reclaimed silver. Tribe editor, Gwynedd Peters, had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with this intrepid designer. ‘ashley heather’ is an independent jewellery

studio

specialising

in

packaging”, says Ashley.

artisanal pieces crafted in precious

Ashley grew up in Johannesburg,

metals reclaimed from circuit boards.

but moved to Cape Town in 2010 to

Passionate

committed

study jewellery design. “I fell in love

to ethical production, the brand

with this city and after living between

combines

about

techniques

and

age-old

silversmithing

the two while I was establishing

with

contemporary

my business I decided to make Cape

designs to create unique jewellery

Town my permanent base in 2014.

with

‘ashley

I started my eponymous brand in

heather’ jewellery is handcrafted in

a

conscience.

All

2011 after having completed both an

the ‘Woodstock work+shop’ using

honours in fine arts and a jewellery

precious metals reclaimed by a small

design

refinery right here in South Africa.

With a background in sustainable

“I started off working in silver reclaimed

Photos: Courtesy of ashleigh heather

turing processes right through to the

from

and

manufacture

course.

lifestyle strategies, I have always

photographic

been passionate about sustainability.

waste; this included both darkroom

‘ashley heather’ jewellery was born

photographic printing and traditional

out of a combination of these areas of

x-ray technology, both of which rely

interest”, she says.

on silver for its light sensitive prop-

Ashley says she stumbled into

erties. However, these technologies

jewellery making quite by accident.

have largely been replaced by digital

“I had always discounted it as an

processes and so I have now opted to

option for myself because of the

work with metals reclaimed from one

environmental

of the fastest growing municipal waste

associated with mining and precious

streams: e-waste. We care about every

metals. Then one day I was visiting

aspect of the craft and are constantly

a friend and she just happened to

striving for the most sustainable

be melting a crucible full of silver,

studio practices from the manufac-

I was completely spellbound by its

and

social

issues

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Ashley Heather Double Cube Pendant

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shimmering viscosity. I at first signed

sources in the world and proper

qualities, and while it’s difficult for me

up for a part time course the next day,

processing is becoming more and

to pin-point exactly where my design

but I was so taken in by the course that

more critical - it seemed like a natural

ideas come from, I consume images

one lesson in I signed up for a full-time

fit. Metals are remarkable in that they

voraciously across many different

jewellery design and manufacture

can be recycled indefinitely without

design fields and each piece really has

course.

technical

losing any of their properties. “I

its own provenance when it comes to

metalworking skills and a background

Armed

with

believe that while some metal mining

inspiration.”

in fine art, I knew the only way to

may always be necessary, ultimately,

bring together my dual passions of

our

extraction

big plans,” says Ashley, “but right

sustainability and crafting precious

operations should be taking place in

now I am excited to continue along

metals, was to go it on my own, and so

scrap yards and recycling centres,

our current growth trajectory. We

‘ashley heather’ jewellery was born.”

rather than in sensitive ecological

are currently working on our newest

areas and ancestral lands,” she adds.

collection which will be launched

Overcoming her objections to

most

important

And what of the future? “I have

social and environmental issues in the

When asked about her current

mining industry was no mean feat,

design aesthetic and inspirations,

soon, so keep an eye open for that.”

At the end of the day, she

and, says Ashley, she knew she had to

Ashley notes: “I always find that such

goes on to say that in today’s fast

find a way to work within the medium

a difficult question because I think

fashion consumer society the brand

she loved without compromising her

the term minimalist is quite overused

endeavours to stay true to its concept

values. The rest was a long process

and misunderstood, but it really is the

of handmade, well-made jewellery

of research and discovery. E-waste

best fit for a descriptor. I delight in

that is easy wearing, timeless and

is one of the fastest growing waste

distilling an idea down to its essential

sustainable.

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iRecycle Earlier

this

year,

announced

that

its

Apple recycling

programme recovered $40 million in gold last year, and $6 million in copper.

The tech giant declared that in 2015 they recovered around 41 million kilograms from Apple devices that were thrown out. Nearly 28 million kilograms of those materials are reusable in future products, including The metals that Apple recovers Ashley Heather Leaf Earring

through recycling aren’t from the exterior of your phone, but from the internal components. In an age where phones are replaced every two years, it’s incredibly important to recycle old electronics because most of the valuable parts aren’t visible from the outside.

The average smartphone contains around 30 milligrams of gold used for internal components that make up the circuit boards in your device.

While $40 million may not sound like a lot of money for a company like Apple, who in 2015 reported revenue of nearly $234 billion, what’s important here is the company’s influence. Many smaller companies may put more effort into their recycling programmes after watching Apple’s success, meaning less waste and more profit for everyone.

Photos: Courtesy of Apple Apple iPhone and Watch/Apple

Apple iPhone 6S Rose Gold /Apple

about a tonne of gold.

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Trend Forecast 2017

FUTUREforge Contributor: Carsten Walton

We spend a lot of time designing the bridge, but not enough time thinking about the people who are crossing it.” - Dr. Prabhjot Singh “There is no space for the mundane

and

boring,

make

This year Nemeth says: “There

it

is no room for the mundane. While

exciting”. These are the words of Dave

in previous years DESIGN was

Nemeth, designer, creative thinker,

everything, this no longer applies.

and trend forecaster during the

This year, purpose and function are

annual Trend Report hosted by the

everything!”

Inspire Trade Expo* in June this year.

As we move forward into an era

The Trend Report has for the

of Empathetic Design, design should

last handful of years been a vital

no longer design for designers, and

predictor for many in the design

designing for people is the only way

industry, whether interior, décor or

forward. According to Nemeth, the

graphics, as a guide for how to stay

old idea of “Best practice” is no long-

current and on trend.

er relevant; designers should inno-

The theme for this year’s Trend

vate and be different.

Report is FUTUREforge. Nemeth

But what does the future look

defines this as design that looks to

like? These are some of TRIBE’s

the future, whilst taking inspiration

favourite FUTUREforge trends.

from the past.

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Design Directions

Edenesque This trend suggests strong in-

Debonair This look is all about stripping

clusion of greenery and nature into

ornamentation

designs. It does not necessarily mean

and clutter in design, all the while

including big leaf prints though, as

paying great attention to detail and

these are a bit of a passing fad, ac-

refinement. In other words, the look

cording to Nemeth. He suggests

is minimal but tailored, such as old-

that one should rather use natural

fashioned fabrics in a contemporary

elements which one can then trans-

execution.

form into shape and function. Also,

away

excessive

the use of real plants indoors (bringFuture Gothic Think dark, dramatic and inky interiors. Think dark colours and worn

ing the outdoors indoors) even when designing for small spaces like bathrooms, entry halls and small rooms.

textures. Think black and grey, all

Nemeth believes urban design

the while maintaining a deep sense

as well as retail design, needs many

of comfort and cocooning. This style

more plants and greenery too,

says no more exposed face brick, but

making use specifically of real plants

rather painted bricks in solid matte

instead of print creating, essentially,

blacks and dark strong tones.

a ‘plant-scape’.

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Anodised Metallic Metallic surfaces and items have been a hot commodity for a couple of years already, going through a whole spectrum of hues from silver and gold, to copper and rose gold. All metallic colours are still greatly saught after, especially if anodised, and for the year to come, rose gold should be at the top of the list.

3D & 4D Printing is essential 3D printing stormed onto the design scene in the last few years, and has been featured at trade shows and design expos in a big way. Nemeth stresses that the need for 3D printing for prototyping and client presentations will become essential. While it may seem like a very

Lipidol products/Union Swiss 2015

expensive option at this stage, costs are

e.g. the amount of information on soap and

very variable, but totally possible as the

cosmetics should be less (this is of course

technology becomes more mainstream.

subject to legal requirements).

The ‘future is printed’.

Typography While design has for a long time been seen

Packaging Design are

as ‘for designers’, consumers and custom-

moving towards a more no-nonsense,

ers are getting smarter and are starting to

uncluttered, less information and detail

understand your choice of type, and the

heavy

According

use of fonts. So much so that bespoke hand-

to Nemeth, the theory is that if

rendered and hand-drawn fonts are

customers

becoming a big trend.

Packaging

design

design

trends

structure.

want

more

information

they can turn to the internet to get it, Hand Renderings Hand rendering and illustrative design is also seeing a big comeback (see page 26), and is going to be a ‘big’ trend in the next year, as it is becoming more and more dominant.

It is believed that incorporating these types of elements shows authenticity of a brand, e.g. mintdesigncompany.com. *Inspire Trade Expo is SA’s exclusive Business to Business Furniture + Décor + Design trade exhibition.

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FABRIC FUN

By Catharine Lategaan

New Product Launch Photos: Courtesy of Hertex

Earlier this year, Hertex Fabrics

The Vikings trend draws its in-

launched its latest fabric trends for

spiration from the rich culture of

2016, and it was everything one

the European north, manifesting

would expect from South Africa’s

through Norse and Scandi inspired

leading industry textile company.

fabrics that take you on a journey

The showroom was abuzz with

through the hidden wonders of the

industry creatives all milling about

enchanted, uncharted mountainous

through the perfectly curated ex-

landscapes and woodland valleys.

hibits, as they sipped on bubbly and

This inspiration is translated into

nibbled on the refreshments that ac-

Norse patterned fabrics, heavy tex-

companied each trend station. Hertex

tures and two-tone weaves that make

presented four trends that would take

you want to wander through pine

the stage in design for the season.

trees, build a log cabin and sit around

These trends are all unique and unapologetic in their own right, pre-

the fire, as the sound of crackling wood and rustling leaves fill the air.

senting something for everyone to

Appropriately named, seizing

gawk at, each as gorgeous as the next.

its character from the bustle of

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New

York’s

iconic

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Lexington

Avenue, this trend reminisces the age of Art Deco with its eternal glitz and glamour.

Bold geometric patterns, sheer metallics, embossed vinyls, cut pile velvets and city hues all capture the metropolitan atmosphere, mimicking iconic designs of the time.

Amalfi explores the Italian coastline and all its hidden treasures. The classic, light-hearted, summertime elegance that runs through, along and across the heart of the town, Amalfi is the trend’s signature inspirations.

Crystal clear shores, golden sands, olive groves, vineyards and over grown lemon trees, all at your fingertips.

The event was a sensory adventure to distant lands. A display of beautiful and luxurious fabrics teamed with food and drinks to tantalise every sense.

This trend gives us ornate chenille jacquards and double weaves that present themselves in hues of the Mediterranean landscapes; gorgeous oceanic blues, rose reds, and lemon yellows. A European paradise.

Revealing the hidden gems of our age, the Precious Jewels trend calls on the forgotten opulence of jewel toned and crystal shaded luxury. Velvets, are here, a resurfaced royalty dressed in a vibrant wardrobe of ruby reds, emerald greens, sapphire blues and deep amethyst purples with an accent of golden yellow.

Layers of precious tones, hues and soft textures are together nothing short of a rediscovered treasure trove.

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Instagrammers you need to know

Instagram, as we all know, is a free online

Instagrammers to

apply digital filters

photo and video sharing social network

(often mimicking well known old-fashioned

platform that first came into being in 2010.

processing styles and cameras) to their

The well known app allows users to snap,

images.

upload, edit and share photos with others

Since

through the Instagram mobile or online app,

attracted

as well as via many other platforms such as

inspiring creatives of every ilk to post, share

email, and social media sites such as Twitter,

and inspire others. TRIBE spent some time

Facebook, Tumblr, Foursquare and Flickr.

picking our favourite Instagrammers to

Originally, one of the app’s most distinctive features was that it restricted

its

inception,

artists,

Instagram

photographers

has and

follow from the, as recently announced, 500 million-strong community.

photos to a square shape, similar to

In an announcement by the company

Instamatic and Polaroid images that were

this past June, of the 500 million regular

very popular during the 1970s and 80s;

Instagrammers, more than 300 million use

however since August 2015, Instagrammers

the platform every single day. What makes

have been able to post photos in any aspect

the

ratio they choose.

global is that more than 80 percent of users

One of the apps most distinctive and popular features has been the ability for

community even more diverse and

live outside of the United States (where it originated).

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Resoborg/@resoborg

Louis Minnaar/@louisminnaar

Alternative Print Workshop/@alternativeprintworkshop

Pavlov Visuals/@pavlovvisuals

The Artist’s Press/@theartistspress

Alexa Meade/@alexameadeart

Lorraine Loots/@lorraineloots

Jack Ede/@jack_ede

Instagram South Africa/@instagram_sa

Gareth Pon/@garethpon

100% Design SA/@100percentdesignsa

Photos: Courtesy of Instagram

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In EXCHANGE for the FUTURE Safeguarding the future of quality education in the creative sector is not simply a “nice to have”; it is a critical necessity and the reason behind the establishment of Inscape Exchange.

INSCAPE

EXCHANGE

is

a

nonprofit Company responsible for

The

self-funded

programme

managing funds for the sole purpose

started accepting applications in

of enabling quality education and

2014. Twelve students were selected

associated costs in the “creative

from 50 applicants who started

sector”. The initiative is driven

their studies in accredited degrees,

primarily by Helen Bührs who is the

diploma’s or higher certificates at

owner and Managing Director of

Inscape Education Group in 2015.

Inscape Education Group.

Helen,

Photos: Courtesy of INSCAPE EXCHANGE

Inscape Scholarship Programme

established

Thanks to a collaboration with this

SABC education, not only did

scholarship programme to help

applications in 2015 increase to

identify

potential

300, but the programme was able to

students who, for financial reasons,

double its intake to 24 students that

would otherwise not be able to study.

have enrolled in the 2016 academic

The application process is rigorous

year.

and

award

and personalised, to make sure

In its third year now, the

that each individual who receives a

programme can continue to support

scholarship is likely to succeed in a

a similar number of students each

career in the creative sector or built

year for the foreseeable future.

environment.

However, each year the application

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The term inscape was coined by the poet Gerald Manley Hopkins and means the inner essence of an object – essentially its uniqueness. The word exchange, means to swop. The Inscape Exchange program is therefore an exchange of uniqueness. numbers are growing exponentially,

Helen’s input is by no means

as are the needs of the students.

limited to the financial, either. She has

60% of the applicants last year were

taken on the role of personal mentor

either from child-headed households

to each of the scholarship students.

or came from families surviving on

This personal touch has provided the

a government grant of R1470 per

additional support required for the

month. Despite the dire situation of

students to integrate seamlessly into

these young people more than 200

the main body of students. Helen is

of the 300 applicants qualified for

proud to share that the programme

tertiary studies.

produced a one hundred percent pass rate in its first year. As she awaits the

The birth of Inscape Exchange Helen is currently assisting 36 students who would not have had

end of the second academic year, she is confident her students will continue to do her proud.

the means to access their chosen

She says: “I believe that the

qualifications and subsequent careers.

solution to poverty, unemployment

Unfortunately, the programme has

and crime is education. Access to

had to turn down applications from

higher education and through-put

nearly 180 deserving applicants.

rates in South Africa continue to be a

To combat this and to support

crisis in our country. Change requires

the growing needs of students,

problem

Helen founded the company, Inscape

thinkers. Inscape Exchange is a start

Exchange, to source and fund an

to providing a solution that results

increasing number of students each

in educating the problem solvers of

year. She also envisions an expanded

the future and potentially assisting

programme

provide

in alleviating the crisis. The initiative

transport,

is tried and tested, the nature of the

these

that

students

will with

accommodation, food, clothing and other academic related costs.

solvers,

designers

and

programme unique.”

Bursary students are provided with all the equipment they may require during their course of study

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I believe that the solution to poverty, unemployment and crime is education. Access to higher education and through-put rates in South Africa continue to be a crisis in our country.�

A holistic approach to education Inscape

Education

Group

the next generation of students

has proved successful, with solid

on their journeys, each recipient

throughput rates and high prob-

is required to become a student

ability of employment at market-

mentor following their graduation.

related salaries of its graduates. The

Through this holistic approach, In-

leading institution in design and

scape Exchange aims to not only

creativity provides unique thinkers

provide access to quality education,

who define the market and make

but to ensure that the scholarship

change in their communities.

students see a marked improvement in the quality of their lives

To enrich the scholarship programme in the future and to help

Bursary students are mentored by Helen BĂźhrs

and to make an impact on the future of South Africa and its people.

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UPSTART KIDS Paying it forward with design In today’s day and age, with future job prospects for our children diminishing rapidly, teaching children how to be entrepreneurs so they might create their own successful businesses when they leave school is a very important life skill . However, very few parents are successful entrepreneurs themselves, which begs the question on how and where they can they get their children the training and guidance they need to become successful entrepreneurs in the future. Enter Upstart. from

in terms of budget for design. So a

the young entrepreneurs aspiring

Inscape Pretoria got involved with

During

2016,

students

handful of students from Inscape

towards greater heights.

Upstart, an entrepreneurial support

Pretoria took up the challenge to as-

Students involved in the project

group invested in teaching kids

sist these rising stars in seeing their

included;

everything they may need to know

ideas come to fruition.

to set up their own companies in the

»»

Lize Grundlingh

Students were briefed, as with

»»

Alexandra Courtney Gordon

any design project; the entrepreneurs

»»

Lorne Janse van Vuuren

While the Upstart Kids pro-

gave instruction about their wants

»»

Bronwyn Kruger

gramme makes provision for busi-

and needs, and the vision and

»»

Michelle Taute

ness planning and budgeting in

aesthetic they each had for their own

»»

Tolu Adesina

setting up the entrepreneurial en-

company’s corporate identity. The

»»

Bianca Bondisio

deavours, there was nothing much

results were phenomenal and had

»»

Justin Maritz

future.

fly girl

dark & mysterious

Flygirl/Lorné Janse van Vuuren & Lize Grundlingh

Revolt /Alexandra Courtney Gordon

Establised 2016 Jordy’s Boeries /Bronwyn Kruger & Tolu Adesina

FRESH

WH S L EE - car wash -

Fresh Wheels /Justin Maritz

C 3D pyramid hologram Pyramid Hologram /Michelle Taute

http://101biz.co.za/index.php/54-get-with-the-programme

Happy Cakes /Bianca Bondisio

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FUN & ADVENTURE

Just around the corner

Known as H E R I TA G E D E S T I N A T I O N O F S O U T H A F R I C A the the North West Province is a rewarding holiday destination that offers exciting wildlife and adventure encounters, as well as the opportunity to participate in a rich cultural and historical heritage. There is also plenty of fun to be had.

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Vre d e f o r t D O M E Mahikeng

HARTBEESPOORT

Home to the fantastic Pilanesberg and Madikwe game reserves, the North West province offers up the big 5, fantastic bird-life and wide-open African skies.

The area boasts archaeological discoveries that go back to the beginnings of humankind, as well as the world-famous Sun City hotel complex, creatively dedicated to ancient lost civilizations and modern-day pleasures.

The Province of the North West is a must-see destination - one that is diverse and exciting.

DESTINATION NORTH WEST

tourismnorthwest @TourismNW

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Call Centre: 0861 111 866 • www.tourismnorthwest.co.za

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