http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za Mynewsdesk RSS - pressmeddelanden, nyheter och blogginlägg. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za http://www.mynewsdesk.com/images/redesign/graphics/logos/logo-small.png 128 23 sv 15 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:13:49 +0100 Showcasing the designs and concept prototypes of the 2011-2012 winners and multi-media stories of the finalists’ journey into sustainable design through their participation in Shift’s educational exchange program, the exhibition also offers the opportunity to view global examples of sustainable design curated with INDEX: Design to Improve Life®. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/winning-fresh-talent-prototypes-to-be-exhibited-at-the-hub-johannesburg-49336?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/winning-fresh-talent-prototypes-to-be-exhibited-at-the-hub-johannesburg-49336?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:16:59 +0100 Today, 31 October 2012 – Shift announced the sixteen finalist concepts for this year’s Fresh Talent Sustainable Design Competition. Shift is a Non Profit Organisation that aims to raise awareness amongst young South Africans about the role that design can play in developing practical and sustainable solutions to every day challenges. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/finalists-announced-for-the-2012-13-fresh-talent-sustainable-design-competition-808548?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/finalists-announced-for-the-2012-13-fresh-talent-sustainable-design-competition-808548?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:03:00 +0200 The competition is our main platform to showcase examples of sustainable design and how small things can make a BIG difference. This call to action challenges creatives to think beyond beauty and functionality and consider how design can influence significant positive change to local and global communities and natural environments. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/2012-2013-fresh-talent-sustainable-design-competition-call-for-entries-796423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/2012-2013-fresh-talent-sustainable-design-competition-call-for-entries-796423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:51:00 +0200 Janine Johnston, CEO of Shift said: “In a very short existence (officially registered in December 2010) the Eco Design Initiative has successfully created a number of projects to meet our aim of promoting sustainable design. Now is the time to rebrand and align all our activities succinctly to that brand.” http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/eco-design-initiative-rebrands-to-shift-inspiring-sustainable-design-46452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/eco-design-initiative-rebrands-to-shift-inspiring-sustainable-design-46452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:58:35 +0200 In light of the 6th World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) taking place on 29 June, the Eco Design Initiative would like to acknowledge the vital contribution that industrial design has played in improving our society on an economic, sustainable and environmental front. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/industrial-design-improves-society-776542?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/industrial-design-improves-society-776542?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:23:10 +0200 Fresh Talent Competition winners showcase their designs at Form/Design Center in Malmö. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/south-africa-s-fresh-talent-competition-winners-head-to-sweden-771653?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/south-africa-s-fresh-talent-competition-winners-head-to-sweden-771653?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:16:19 +0100 The Eco Design initiative is an action-orientated skills development and culture exchange between designers for sustainability from across South Africa and Sweden. The Eco Design Initiative will host the Fresh Talent Workshop and the launch of Sustainable Design Showcase at Cape Town City Hall and the social design intervention at Sakumlandela Primary School in Khayelitsha, 7 – 16 March 2012. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/eyes-on-the-prize-exchanging-skills-and-culture-for-sustainability-714819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/eyes-on-the-prize-exchanging-skills-and-culture-for-sustainability-714819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:10:09 +0100 Young learners at Skumlandela Primary School in Khayelitsha are actively involved in the planning and preparation of the social design action that's to take place in Cape Town in March 2012 as part of the Eco Design Initiative. Armed with specially designed investigative tool-kits, the young learners have been documenting information about their lives at home, school and in their communities. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/social-design-for-sustainability-with-the-kids-of-sakumlandela-32826?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/news/view/social-design-for-sustainability-with-the-kids-of-sakumlandela-32826?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:28:51 +0200 The Eco Design Initiative is pioneering the sustainable movement for South Africa by engaging global youth in a sustainable design program that includes an annual competition, the development of educational content, workshops, exhibitions and international exchanges. The Eco Design Initiative connects South African and Swedish organizations in a knowledge and culture exchange programme. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/world-class-collaborations-for-sustainable-design-693850?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/world-class-collaborations-for-sustainable-design-693850?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:24:00 +0200 By 2050, the Earth’s population is expected to reach 9 billion people, putting pressure on the “comforts of home” we have become accustomed to. The annual Eco Design Competition, hosted in South Africa asks young creatives for new ways in which to create products and services that will allow for harmonious developments and continuous growth. The Competition is themed Home is where the heat is... http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/eco-design-competition-calls-south-african-youth-to-design-their-hearts-out-686363?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/eco-design-competition-calls-south-african-youth-to-design-their-hearts-out-686363?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Fri, 20 May 2011 19:29:00 +0200 An open letter from the Curator http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/welcome-to-the-eco-design-showcase-683520?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/welcome-to-the-eco-design-showcase-683520?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative Sun, 15 May 2011 18:26:00 +0200 Shaping our Sustainable Future http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/no-shit-eco-design-showcase-683512?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/theshift-org-za/pressrelease/view/no-shit-eco-design-showcase-683512?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Eco Design Initiative