The first conviction for 3D printing a firearm was recently reported in London, not long after 3D printed masks were used to trick face recognition. Should we be afraid? 16 Aug 2019
Celebrated South African artist, designer and businesswoman Carrol Boyes passed away Wednesday night at the age of 65, after a brief illness. Boyes is the founder, creator and CEO of the Carrol Boyes retailer in Cape Town, and was best known for her signature home decor design. 15 Aug 2019
Ahead of Women's Day in South Africa on 9 August, toy manufacturer Mattel has revealed that local singer Lira is the next Barbie role model to be recognised with a one-of-a-kind doll in her likeness. 7 Aug 2019
The South Africa Furniture Initiative (Safi) has indicated that the proposed Furniture Industry Master Plan (FIMP) will be completed by 2020. The FIMP will focus on the development and support of the local industry. 6 Aug 2019
Lego's Ideas Treehouse, which contains the highest number of sustainable bricks ever included in a Lego set, will soon be available on South African shelves. 25 Jul 2019
Lego Hidden Side, an augmented reality-enhanced play theme where players must turn a haunted world back to normal one ghost (and one brick) at a time, will be available locally from August. 18 Jul 2019
"Design" has been one of the big words of the twentieth century. To say that an object has been designed implies a level of specialness. "Designer items" are invested with a particular kind of expertise that is likely to make them pleasing to use, stylish, or - less common in late-capitalist society - well made. 17 Jul 2019
The identity of luxury goods firms is often anchored in the creativity and skill of the artisans behind the objects. A case in point is Hermès, where workers spend years learning to work with precious materials such as leather and silk. This approach allows such companies to distinguish themselves and compete in a marketplace flooded with goods that cost less but don't have an identity strongly connected to craft, tradition and place. 15 Jul 2019
In marking the 60th anniversary of one of the world's best-known toys, the Barbie doll, scholars and journalists have a wealth of angles to explore. The impact of the Barbie doll on girls' body images and the spread of a stereotypical model of womanhood has been the subject of extended reflections. 12 Jul 2019
Ericsson is set to build its first fully-automated smart factory in the U.S., expected to be up and running in early 2020. The factory will produce the company's Advanced Antenna System radios which will be used to boost network capacity, and rural coverage for 4G and 5G mobile network deployments. 5 Jul 2019
An important attribute that South Africa can take away from the success of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) at a global level is the importance of collaboration between key public and private stakeholders to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), boost economic growth and industrialisation. 26 Jun 2019
On the 25th and 26th June 2019, South Africa will host one of its most influential conferences that is forecasted to uncover novel ideas to assist African manufacturers to adapt to the rapidly changing online business environment. The Manufacturing Indaba will host esteemed economists, policymakers, academics and industrialists who together, can carve out a regional and international strategy to explore Africa's untapped potential in its manufacturing sector. 14 Jun 2019
Factory of the Year has announced the shortlisted finalists for the inaugural FOTY competition. 10 Jun 2019
The Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC) is calling on designers to apply for its accelerator programme. The programme, focused on supporting and strengthening emerging African brands, is open to all designers living or working in Africa. 21 May 2019
The 2019 East Coast Radio House & Garden Show will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre in KwaZulu-Natal from 28 June to 7 July 2019. This year, the event will include an outdoor and lifestyle centre, a tiny home, and a collaboration with Home Grown Design and Food Fair. 20 May 2019
The Cape Town Homemakers Expo has launched a competition ideal for animal-loving designers. In association with Hill's Pet Nutrition and Domestic Animal Rescue Group (Darg), the Design, Art and Textile Design ComPETition aims to help less-fortunate pets and will award the winning local designers with over R50,000 in prize money. 6 May 2019
By simply trying to create a doll that his daughter could identify with, Meshack Mulaudzi embarked on a doll-making journey that spreads positivity to African children. 3 May 2019
Fadwah Rinquest has been working as a seamstress at one of Cape Town's oldest clothing factories - House of Monatic - for ten years. 2 May 2019
Home appliance brand Defy, a subsidiary of Arcelik Global, has invested more than R1billion in upgrading three local production centres to serve as its strategic manufacturing hub. Fundamental to this endeavour is an investment of R130 million at the Jacobs factory located in Durban to produce 6kg, 7.5kg and 10kg top loader washing machines. 25 Apr 2019
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