Well, Design Indaba kicks off tomorrow for the general public and let me tell you, the atmosphere already feels like a tornado of fire. For designers from all sectors this is the best insightful look into what is rocking the South African design industry at the moment. Many of the trends you will find at this top notch expo will even make an impact on the international world….now that is some serious influence!
While there are honestly too many amazing stores to mention, I felt that I should at least give you my Design Indaba favourites list.
Ok ok, so if you go to Design Indaba 2010 and you don’t get a chance to see anything else but one stand, make your way to the Springleap.com stand to meet the gang. Almost everyone from the HQ will be at the stand at some point or another, including our fearless leaders Eric and Eran.
They are all a great bunch so do come across and show your support, we can’t wait to meet you all.
Plus there will be loads of awesome specials on that you can take advantage of….just rush before we sell out
Other than Springleap.com itself there are a few stalls that I really want to check out, here is my Design Indaba favourites list:
One Small Seed is always on the top of my list. This South African design magazine has been around for many moons and without fail delivers the very best in local and international design. The magazine has become a great hit in the store and customers that are unfamiliar with their mission always gets a full run down from their very own in-store chatter box….yeah thats me of course lol.
Their latest issue should already be ready to go out, so I have no doubt that you will be able to grab an issue at the Design Indaba.
Well as you will already know Design Indaba 2010 is pretty much underway…only 3 more sleepsooooh yeah!
I have no doubt that this year’s expo is going to be absolutely crazy busy, with designers from all fields of influence descending en mass to enjoy the variety on show.
Those of you who have already been to Design Indaba in the past will know that it really sucks the energy out of you. If you don’t have lots to drink and some food to power up your mitochondria you may end up falling head first into one of the displays. So why not partake in some of the yummy food on offer, perhaps the Designer Baguette range.
This year various well known and upcoming chefs will be putting together the Designer Baguette Range. Design Indaba and Foodcorp have collaborated by giving a percentage of the sales towards the Chef Development Fund, which will empower underprivileged budding chefs to realize their potential and attain their dreams.
The Designer Baguette Range will be available from the 26th – 28th of February.
This is a treat not to be missed. Not only will you get a chance to experience some seriously tasty nosh, but you will also be contributing to the lives of the next generation of South African chefs. Good deal, good deed!
For many collecting vinyl toys goes far beyond being a simple hobby and transcends into the realm of near obsession. I myself had a penchant for funky colourful vinyl toys back when I was living in London and could afford them hehe.
However these days I’m left only buying the ones that really make me sweat. Unfortunately the vinyl toy revolution never hit in SA quite as hard as it did overseas, however there are a diligent few who really push the movement as much as possible.
The issue is that there are very few dedicated spots that sell good vinyl toys in Cape Town. So where do you turn?
Well pretty much as far as vinyl toys in Cape Town goes we are stuck navigating between one or two niche destination stores, which makes things pretty difficult. On the top of my list for vinyl toy destinations is the small “weelie stand” at the V&A Waterfront. Toitoyhas been around for quite some time now, but they never fail to impress me with their awesome selection and friendly help. I just wish that one day they trade up and get a full on store dedicated to all things ‘collectably funktastic’Jhehe.
South Africa is a huge place filled with many wonderful destination spots. Whether your thing is crisp mountain trails or even shark cage diving, there are places all over to accommodate your needs. The problem is, how do you find these places, if you are a workaholic that never gets out of the city? Hmmm, a rather daunting task awaits you as you scour the internet or try and wangle deals through travel agents.
I say why not just pack your page, jump in the car and just head in a random direction.
How could you possibly survive a mission like this? Well with the trusty SA travel guide called Coast to Coast.
Yep Coast to Coast has been around for many moons. This pocket sized travel book has been a mainstay of backpackers and those looking for a touch of adventure since like…forever.
You most likely have a copy of Coast to Coast lying around your place and you don’t even know it.
As I mentioned this is more of a backpackers guide, so don’t expect Proteahotels and Richie Rich accommodation. Hell no, this one is all about backpacking, which is a lifestyle you either love or loathe.
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