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Visi
VISI 100Visi is a celebration of living well. It is committed to bringing readers the best of South African design, decor and architecture, together with the latest international trends. The innovative magazine prides itself on quality and integrity in design and editorial content. Readers enjoy news about today’s decor and design trends, new products and ideas, as well as features on South Africa’s most beautiful homes and spaces.
IN THIS ISSUE
celebrate our 100th issue with us
SJOE! 100 issues and counting… What a pleasure and memorable adventure it has been to put together the biggest-ever issue of VISI. The all-women dream team: Kay-Ann, Michaela, Lindi, Lené, Amelia, Annemarie, Sumien and Samantha. Since 2001, I have been fortunate to work on this very special magazine alongside some of the most inspiring and talented people in South Africa. Every one of us here at VISI has always pulled out all the stops to delight and surprise you, our loyal followers in print and online, and has gone all out to nurture this important local love-brand.Thank you to all who have let us into their homes over the years, and all the super-talented architects, artists, crafters and designers who have shared their work with us.For me,…
visi 100 contributors
1 Lindi Brownell Meiring, online editor. 2 Michaela Stehr, content producer. 3 Kay-Ann van Rooyen, copy editor. 4 Lené Roux, art director. 5 Samantha Charles, managing editor. 6 Crispian Brown, creative director. 7 Malibongwe Tyilo, multimedia creative producer. 8 Amelia Brown, features editor. 9 Annemarie Meintjes, deputy editor. 10 Sumien Brink, editor-in-chief. 11 Jan Ras, photographer. 12 Annette Klinger, writer. 13 Les Aupiais, writer. 14 Tracy Lynn Chemaly, writer. 15 Micky Hoyle, photographer. 16 Jabulile Dlamini-Qwesha, writer. 17 Elsa Young, photographer. 18 Kerryn Fischer, writer. 19 Graham Wood, writer. 20 Palesa Kgasane, writer. 21 Lien Botha, photographer. 22 Celeste Jacobs, writer. 23 Lauren Goldman, writer. …
#readerlove
I had a VISI and then I started pouring Champagne #lettheweekendbegin #visimagazine #fridayfeels #summergoals #millennialpink – @we_are_dreamworld VISI! We could not be more proud to be a part of this beautiful issue and incredible magazine. #Design #Architecture #Interiors @zeanneandgoss – @zeanneduminy On our coffee table this month. I always look forward to a new issue of @visi_mag. One of my favourite & well curated local interior & design magazines. – @astoldbytiffany When your nails are on point with the new VISI magazine and new trendy colours monochrome with millennial pink #newmagazine #design #architecture – @anlimari Good morning @jessicamdleleni #safi #furnituremanufacturing #southafricandesign #furniture @sa_furniture_initiative VISI • slowliving – @allisonlou_ WIN WITH OBBLIGATO Courtesy…
which summer essentials are you most likely to splurge on?
More than 700 of you answered our online poll to let us know. A luxe beach towel 10% New accessories! Think sandals, sunglasses, hat… 31% 45% An outdoor lounger 14% An ice-cream maker ■…
finders keepers
MY BLENDER, MY PERSONAL CHEF VISI deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes Smeg ‘50s Retro Style 1,5-litre jug blender “THE SKY IS THE LIMIT WHEN THERE’S A SMEG BLENDER IN YOUR KITCHEN ARSENAL.” LET THERE BE (STREET) LIGHT Architect Mokena Makeka Tolomeo Lampione Outdoor floor lamp, designed by Michele de Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide “WELCOME TO MY MIND.” HYBRID DESIGN Designer-maker Joe Paine Wrap writing bureau by Joe Paine “THE WRAP BUREAU WAS DESIGNED TO OFFER A SMALL PERSONAL SPACE FOR WORKING ON A LAPTOP. The ceramic vessels can be used to hold plants, stationery or the severed heads of people who got up in your face while you were…
a bright future
AHEAD of her seminar in Joburg on 25 February and in Cape Town on 2 March, renowned Paris- and New York-based trend forecaster Li Edelkoort gave VISI insight into what to expect from colour palettes, textiles and smart tech. According to our favourite soothsayer, the future is looking bright. Looking forward to 2020, why do you believe homes will embrace the use of colour more than ever before? Twenty years of great autonomous design coincides with the development of innovative materials, the testing of outsized volumes, and the adaption of changing rituals, and I predict that the new focus will be the use of colour. This taste for colour is just beginning and will grow in the next decade, influencing consumers to become happier. People’s innate fear of using…
