NEW from XK
12 JAN 2010
Xandre Kriel was recently commissioned to design new barstools, called Leer, for Superette in Salt River.
Inspired by step ladders, I think the little string detail is pretty neat!
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XK at it again
29 OCT 2009
XK aKa Xandre Kriel, has designed some really cool new products.
I love this little flat packable desk…clever.
CO-OP
28 OCT 2009
CO-OP, is a new project between Dokter and Misses and WITW in collaboration with Open, and it opened a couple of weeks ago in Braamfontein, JHB.
I didn’t make it up for the opening but the images that Justin took are great and it looks like it was an amazing evening.
Cameron Foden, one of the top 40 best dressed men in SA
20 OCT 2009
So I just found out this morning, that our dear friend, and regular WITW contributor, Cameron Foden, was voted as one of South Africa’s best dressed men. No suprise… :)
www.davidwest.co.za
24 SEP 2009
Yay, after somewhat of a hiatus, David West is relaunching his own label again.
Blasoen at Sanlam Fashion Week
23 SEP 2009
Blasoen by Willem Jacques Minnaar recently showed at the Winter Collection shows at Sanlam fashion week in JHB.
(my new favorite thing) from Xandre Kriel the BEANBST0RK UNIT
23 SEP 2009
Local furniture designer Xandre Kriel, has just released a new shelving unit called the Beanbstork Unit. Its my favorite product from his collection, and I think I shall start saving now to buy one…
Super! SUPERETTE
15 SEP 2009
I’d like to say that the reason I haven’t blogged in ages, is because we were so busy with the design and installation of Superette, but I won’t, because it isn’t true. The process of putting the cafe together (a new initiative by WITW) was so organic and easy that I wish that all my jobs were as fun as this!
TriHard Stool and TriHard Planter by Joe Paine
13 JUL 2009
Missibaba Trunk Sale
19 JUN 2009
Missibaba (the fantastic leather goods brand) is having a trunk sale in JHB on Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th of June.
Sound exciting…especially because all you Joburgers are the first that get to see and by the new Gaucho bag (which I haven’t seen yet, but I’m sure is beautiful!)
FLANCE
17 JUN 2009
A week or so ago, I was invited to a fashion event, at an unknown address in Bo-kaap, from an organisation / agency / group called Flance and to tell you the truth I was a little skeptical. It all seemed a little vague…I didn’t know whether to expect a fashion show, an exhibition or a really cool concept thingy that no one understands but you’re certain is very hip.
To say I was mistaken in my judgments is an understatement.
New from Liam Mooney - the little desk that could
27 MAY 2009
The little desk that could is a new piece I’ve added to my collection, manufactured in black powder coated Mild Steel and stained FSC approved SA Pine.
CAMERON FODEN - the samson syndrome
27 MAY 2009
A couple of weeks ago we showcased a solo collection of menswear by Capetonian designer Cameron Foden.
WHERE TO FROM HERE - THUR 7 MAY 18h00
5 MAY 2009
Where to from here, is an exhibition of menswear as designed by emerging fashion designers; Blasoen by Willem Jacques Minnaar, Christopher Strong, Åugus, Timothy Wang and Cameron Foden.
House and Leisure Stand at Design Indaba ‘09
29 APR 2009
This year House and Leisure chose the / Design Studio to design their stand at the Design Indaba Expo.
It was their small spaces issue, so we designed a shelving unit that fits under a stair case. Try this at home folks.
cameron foden - the samson syndrome - 30th Apr ‘09 18h00
27 APR 2009
This collection, the first solo for the self-taught designer, entitled the Samson Syndrome, takes inspiration from exploitation, manipulation and hypocrisy, with a specific interest in Israeli and US foreign policy ‘67 to present.
Destination Glaceau - popup
2 APR 2009
The Destination Glaceau popup stores we did for Vitamin Water are all finished now, and I have some pictures to share with you of the Cape Town space…
VITAMIN WATER
22 MAR 2009
I’m in JHB again this weekend to finalise one of the two pop up stores (the other being on Loop Street in Cpt) that the design studio has been commissioned to create for the American brand GLACEAU VITAMIN WATER. Its a really cool brand and we’ve had a lot of fun with the amount of freedom we’ve been afforded. The stores open later this week, so if you get a chance come and have a look.
ADRIAAN HUGO - PUBLIC SCULPTURE
13 MAR 2009
Unless you’ve been down to the Ellis park train station in JHB lately, you might have missed the public sculpture that Adriaan Hugo was commissioned to do on the sides of the ticket booth. Well now you’re in luck, Katy has emailed me some images of the work, at different stages of completion. Its really beautiful, and might encourage more people to take train rides, maybe…
PRESIES curated by Dirk de Waal
4 MAR 2009
Here are some images of PREsies, curated by Dirk de Waal, which opened last week.
The online catalogue will be out soon, should you wish to buy the whole lot ;)
cheers
Liam
THE grand Daddy - Trailer Park
3 MAR 2009
Towards the end of 2008, WITW / Design Studio did the creative direction for the trailer park on the roof of the new Grand Daddy hotel on Long Str.
PRESIES opens tonight / 18h00 / 11 Hope Str.
24 FEB 2009
PRESIES - THEMBISILE MAZIBUKO
22 FEB 2009
LIVED MOST OF MY LIFE IN SOWETO, AND STILL LIVE THERE.
RAISED BY SINGLE PARENT,MY MOM
STUDIED FASHION DESIGN AT LISOF FOR THREE YEARS:
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT AJFW: MARCH 2008 (PART OF THE NEW GENERATIOS SHOW)
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT CFW: AUGUST 2008 (PART OF THE CFW FINALE SHOW)
SHOWCASED A RANGE AT AJFW: JANUARY 2009
LOVE PROBLEM SOLVING, ART AND WORKING WITH MY HANDS. I BELIEVE THAT FASHION DESIGN ALLOWS ME TO EXPLORE THESE THINGS.
PRESIES - PIETER HEYNEKE
21 FEB 2009
Hailing from Sasolburg I went to study graphic design in Pretoria at Open Window School of Visual Communication. Completed my studies there and started working here and there in advertising. Got bored of it and went into an animation/broadcast design direction. Started at a production company, Seventh Wave, were I was trained and helped on commercial accounts for Fanta, Nedbank, Nissan, Audi to name but a few. Left them to become head broadcast designer at Mindset Network, which I’m still at at present. As with all designers, I have a few projects on the side. I’m doing my Honours in Multimedia at UJ. I have done some work with the fashion designer, Ella Buter for Supperella. Been part of the band Plasticoma and currently working on my own, yet unnamed, band, which I style, brand and create the look & feel.
PRESIES - ALWIJN BURGER
21 FEB 2009
As a young boy I never dreamt of becoming a florist. I am still not one.
The gardens of my hometown and the markets of Europe made flowers my medium of choice.
Today I am the co-owner and creative director of the intimate, yet well established, “Floral Firm” OKASIE in Stellenbosch.