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That's right, we are looking for great original and unique South African design. From a planter to a high tech 3D printer. If you believe you have the product, even if it is a prototype, mail us and you may get featured and have your product on view for key buyers and retailers. We will also be putting a presentation together for the international market and assist you in getting your product seen. Mail your original creations with the motivation to: daven@worldonline.co.za If you have always considered designing something amazing, we will be uploading inspirational products over the next few months. Here is our first batch.

As technology moves forward at a rate of knots and business is being driven by new ideals, so too is the workspace. One of the biggest trends having an impact on the design of the interiors of the "new age" offices is the collaborative space. This is also referred to as co-working and tests have shown that companies deploying this methodology are reaping the benefits and rewards as they see the increase in their staff’s outputs. It has also been proven that the design of an office will also have a direct effect on people’s concentration, interaction and overall creativity. One of the most important aspects is having ample supply of natural light entering into the space so the bigger the windows the better. There is nothing worse than dark and dingy spaces and a large amount of natural light will have a substantial save on the electricity bill. Natural light, depending on the time of day can be excessively overpowering and blinding if reflecting onto computer screens. It is fo...

When it comes to a home, the mood is definitely created by the lighting. You can have the most spectacular decor and furniture, but if the lighting is wrong the entire look and feel is wasted. It is only obvious that we should avoid (if possible) any electrical light during the day; large windows and skylights are essential in maximizing the influx of natural light. True ambience is however created in the evenings and at nighttime when we cannot rely on natural light. There are three main types of lighting that you need to consider and understanding these is vital. There is generally the main lighting within an area and responsible for the functional lighting of the space. It is obviously advisable to look at energy saving options throughout the various kinds of lighting, but especially with ambient lighting that is responsible for most of the light. Some variations of this kind of lighting are listed below. Up-lights point illumination toward the ceiling. Up-light fixtures include tor...

An interesting article written by our Trend Consultant, Dave Nemeth this was published by  Biz community . Thursday, the 20th of August, saw the grand opening of the worlds oldest toy shops in the world, Hamleys, right here in Gauteng at the Greenstone Mall, in Edenvale. "Hamleys is the oldest toy shop in the world and one of the world's best-known retailers of toys. Founded by William Hamley as "Noah's Ark" in High Holborn, London, in 1760, it moved to Regent Street in 1881. Wikipedia" News of this immediately caught my attention for a variety of reasons; firstly, recent articles of mine about the decline of various large retailers have been met with a slew of comments about the economy that is to blame. Secondly I have never really grown up and any trip to London will find me planning a trip to the Regent Street store for the remarkable experience that allows me to forget all adult thinking and simply immerse myself in an amazing fantasy land. The big ques...