A new, more efficient driver's license card system is being developed and is expected to be rolled out in the middle of the 2021/2022 financial year...
The eight-seater Kombi 6.1 has been revamped and the VW Transporter makes for a comfortable people-mover...
Naresh Maharaj 26 Apr 2021
Celebrating its 16th year in operation, Clover Mama Afrika earlier this year revealed its new logo - a refreshment of its corporate identity that serves to reinforce its African roots while celebrating its strong, fearless 'mamas'...
Sindy Peters 16 Apr 2021
Woolworths is expanding its 'plastic shopping bag free' policy to 52 more stores and has announced the replacement of plastic packaging with kraft packaging in 'Ripe and Ready' avocados...
Kia Corporation has uncovered the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car's world premiere in March.
The French brand has confirmed that it will soon standardise a new logo, the ninth in its history...
Interior design and décor trends may not always be as changeable as their fashion counterparts, however, things do change and when they do they look to the past for inspiration. Very few trends are new.
Yael Geffen 9 Mar 2021
Team Mahali recently won first prize in the City of Cape Town and the Green Building Council South Africa's (GBCSA) design competition...
Our cities, designed for one set of climatic ranges, are increasingly "out of place" as average temperatures rise. The days above 40°C and nights above 30°C are...
Cameron Tonkinwise and Abby Mellick Lopes 24 Feb 2021
Packed with the best of Samsung's best features, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is finally here to deliver the ultimate smartphone experience...
Issued by Samsung South Africa 19 Feb 2021
South African interior and architectural designer John Jacob Zwiegelaar was recently named among the world's 100 greatest interior designers...
Sindy Peters 18 Feb 2021
Audi has launched its facelifted RS 4 Avant and RS 5 model ranges (Sportback and Coupé). The new models feature a sporty interior with the new MMI touch operating system and a high-torque twin-turbo V6 engine with a power output of 331kW applies an impressive 600Nm of torque in both model ranges. On the exterior, the front section of the new RS 4 Avant, RS 5 Sportback and Coupé is completely redesigned, with a wider and flatter singleframe. Both models come standard with the RS sport exhaust system which creates a sporty sound experience.
Kia has announced new details of its new brand purpose and ambitions for the future during a digital showcase event. Supported by a new brand slogan, 'Movement that inspires', Kia revealed new details of a strategy...
Issued by Kia Motors South Africa 20 Jan 2021
Data and analytics are disrupting traditional business models and ecosystems, helping modern organisations remain competitive...
Nick Durrant, Issued by Bluegrass Digital 19 Jan 2021
Burger King is making a leap forward by introducing a completely new visual design that will be present throughout all touchpoints of the guest experience...
Issued by Burger King 12 Jan 2021
Aquatecture rain harvesting panels, the brainchild of South African-born designer Shaakira Jassat, collects water by diverting raindrops flowing over the perforations on the surface to the inside of the system...
Reacting to the growing demand for alcohol-free drinks, Bavaria has expanded its range of 0.0% malt beverages to include a new affordable 500ml can...
Having formally left the EU on 31 January 2020, the UK is now in the transition period, which allows it to remain part of the EU intellectual property system until 31 December 2020. That's only a few weeks away. So, how will the UK's departure from the EU affect registered design rights holders in the UK and EU...?
Shamin Raghunandan and Mpho Dzhivhuwo 3 Dec 2020
Design Indaba will use 2021 as a year to plan and execute a number of significant Do Tank projects and launch its new Design Indaba Inside offering. Therefore, The Design Indaba Conference and Festival will not take place in February 2021...
As a $900bn-a year industry worldwide, what does the world of packaging look like now?
Raymond Dube 30 Nov 2020
As part of our #EvolutionofWork content feature, Boomtown's all-female digital department shares what the future of work looks like from their point of view and how they're navigating the 'new normal' in the aftermath of Covid-19...
Jessica Tennant 24 Nov 2020
It's high time the international shipping industry radically curbed its emissions. The industry must set a net-zero target and adopt a realistic plan to meet it...
Christiaan De Beukelaer 18 Nov 2020
Eclipse Communications, previously known as Eclipse Public Relations, recently rebranded to reflect its full-service communications offering and unveiled a fresh new look in celebration of its growth as an agency and its diversity in service offering...
For the 2020 edition of HYD, young designers were asked to create a unique bench that responds sensitively to seating needs in a time of social distancing...
Investing the money in environmentally friendly enhancements for a home is not only a way to protect the environment and save on monthly energy costs...
Adrian Goslett 17 Sep 2020
Organisations are finding it more difficult to consistently attract and grow top-performing talent. Often we find organisations focus all of their attention and budget on the customer or end-user experience - which is not wrong - but the balance is off...
Viresh Hargovan 10 Sep 2020
The new Nissan Patrol has made its way to South Africa. Here's all you need to know about the updated version...
Woolworths has announced two new paper packaging trials and the start of the national rollout of the specially-designed paper bags for fashion, beauty and homeware purchases to 17 stores...
When giant blobs began appearing on city skylines around the world in the late 1980s and 1990s, it marked not an alien invasion...
Silvio Carta 19 Jun 2020
The Covid-19 crisis has changed the world a lot, perhaps less through introducing new trends and more through speeding up old trends...
John Loos 18 Jun 2020
Entries are now open for the third iteration of the Nando's Hot Young Designer Talent Search, which aims to launch the careers of local emerging creatives and unearth fresh new designs...
Hyundai Motor has revealed more details of its Prophecy Concept EV...
I have driven a myriad of SUVs; small, medium and large, but the Lexus RX 350 had to stand out as one of the best...
Naresh Maharaj 23 Mar 2020
The Glenlivet is aiming to open the world of single malt whisky to a new generation of whisky drinkers by revealing a new look for the bottles in its Ultra-Premium portfolio...
Marriott International is expanding its South African footprint with the opening of its Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch....
One of the greatest challenges faced by the textiles and fashion industry is to make itself more sustainable, not just in terms of economic and labour force issues but in the face of ecological necessity...
Chetna Prajapati 27 Feb 2020
Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first official images of the new Kia Sorento today, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show...
Issued by Kia Motors South Africa 19 Feb 2020
Woods Bagot has unveiled its winning design for a new central market in Adelaide, Australia...
Tokyo-based architecture studio Naruse Inokuma Architects has designed a new capsule hotel in Osaka, Japan, pushing the boundaries of traditional capsule hotels with more functionality, a rich comfort and staying experience...
The five Courtyard Hotels in Rosebank, Sandton and Eastgate in Johannesburg, Arcadia in Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, have added an a la carte menu to their offering...
Issued by City Lodge Hotel 25 Nov 2019
Over the last quarter House & Leisure magazine sales have increased by 28%, proving that responsible and well considered design principles can boost brand value and deliver meaning, relevance and impact...
Issued by Dentsu 24 Oct 2019
John Ryan, a London-based journalist and analyst focused on retail design and strategy, shares a glimpse into what's new and what matters in the global retail environment...
Lauren Hartzenberg 22 Oct 2019
MAD Architects has partnered with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) to design a self-powered new hyper loop system combined with urban farming supported by a versatile pylon design.
To celebrate South Africa's rich history of art and food this Heritage Month, Albany Bakeries will print a young South African artist's winning design on the packaging of millions of loaves of its Albany Superior White and Albany Superior Brown bread during September...
Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 6 Sep 2019
The winners of the inaugural Clout Designers' Industry Days Fired Up By Nando's have been announced...
Iconic luxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has revealed the design for a new bespoke car garage for car enthusiasts and collectors that takes car ownership to a new level...
To mark Heritage Month, Albany Bakeries will print the packaging of its Albany Superior White and Albany Superior Brown bread with a young person's reimaging of Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu's work...
Durban tech and legal professionals can look forward to the first-ever Elastic Durban Meetup to be hosted by open source search and analytics company, Elastic...
Issued by LexisNexis 27 Aug 2019