EVOLUTION TIME

A visit to Lemon design studio’s new showroom in Cape Town is an immersive and inspirational experience.

He believes that too often, local buyers favour imported product over options made on home soil, and he’s determined to play a role in changing this. “Our designs can compete on a global stage,” he says. “We have the manufacturing and design skills – something I don’t think enough people realise.”

With Lemon having just opened a studio in Amsterdam in August, Frankental and his brand will have plenty of opportunities to spread this message. lemon.za.com

Paris-born artist Lucie de Moyencourt captures scenes around Cape Town to express her passion for the city. Her black-and-white ink works feature favourite spots, from the Sea Point promenade to the Grand Parade.

luciedemoyencourt.com | @lucie.in.wonderlands

nown for its beautiful wallpapers, the

Cara Saven brand was launched in 2006, and specialises in designer wallcoverings, canvases, vinyls and framed prints. With a focus on perfect printing, Cara’s aim from the beginning was to put striking, large-scale imagery onto walls without compromising on the quality of the prints. Featuring some of South Africa’s favourite artists on walls outside of frames

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Cape Town creative Michael Chandler is known for intricate illustrations and hand-painted ceramics that depict the surrounding nature, local architecture and dreamy South African settings.

chandlerhouse.co.za | @mrchandlerhouse

During lockdown, when online shopping ruled, the packaging was o en more exciting than the product. We’ve turned boxes into lights, woven a rug from cardboard strips and used bubble wrap to block out unwanted views – but this repurposing

of styrofoam packaging as a screen for a “new normal” office lunch is the winner of 2020’s “Dustbin Design” award.

The Kent chair, created for Lemon by Master Studio; Lemon design ranges complement one another so clients can create holistic spaces; each piece is crafted with utmost attention to detail; a revolving display of pieces by local designers Jade Paton, Louis Olivier, Richard Penn, Johann Moolman and Michele Matheson; while shapes are often kept simple, Lemon’s selection of textures and approach to finishes are paramount. Lemon co-founder Kevin Frankental favours local design with strong lines and beautiful materials – such as the Ashby table, displaying a Michele Matheson sculpture.