Visi

Visi 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.

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The Colour of Joy • Sisters VIVEKA and RUCITA VASSEN, the creative duo behind Ananta Design Studio, write a radiant love letter to their lifelong affair with colour.

Confidently Colourful • BENJAMIN SACCAGGI explores how colour and confidence are redefining modern men's style, proving that suits can be both classic and adventurous.

Pretty in Pink • Pink provokes strong feelings, from adoration to disdain. Artist DUDUBLOOM MORE dives into her own personal dance with the colour.

STORIES • ART, DESIGN, TRENDS, ARCHITECTURE, TECH, SCENTS, BOOKS & GIN

Perspextives • From her studio in Kommetjie, LEAH ROLANDO creates captivating TRANSLUCENT ART that builds on the tradition of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM. She talks to us about her process and inspiration.

Fine Print • We speak to a new generation of PRINTMAKERS turning heads in the South African ART WORLD.

The Vanguard Lani Adeoye • As part of our ongoing series spotlighting INTERNATIONAL DESIGN TRAILBLAZERS, we explore Nigerian designer Lani Adeoye's seamless fusion of TRADITION, CRAFT and CONTEMPORARY FORM.

Rising Star Philip Kramer • KRAMER DESIGN first blipped on our radar at Cape Town Furniture Week 2023 with a trio of VASTLY DIFFERENT OBJECTS. Who designs a light, a table – and a speaker? Philip Kramer, that's who.

Keepsakes • In this new VISI series, leading South African creatives share the PERSONAL OBJECTS they hold dear – and the stories they carry. First up is DAILY's JOEY KHUVUTLU, who reminds us that FAMILY, ARTISTRY and GOOD DESIGN always come first.

Boom Boom Rooms • Trends researcher Chris Reid on the RISE AND RISE OF FLASHY STYLE.

Chrome Crush • Inspired by a general reverence of all things BAUHAUS, chrome furniture is imbued with the modernist movement's clarity and optimism. Use it sparingly for a SLEEK, FUTURISTIC EDGE – or pair it with soft neutrals to strike a MODERN, BALANCED TONE.

One Hundred Percent Local • SA-born and raised, JACU STRAUSS is the creative director at London-based hospitality company Lore Group. His stellar career has seen him design LUXURY HOTELS in the US and Europe – including ONE HUNDRED SHOREDITCH in London.

There Are Patterns Afoot… • Looking for a statement floor? OGGIE's range of PATTERNED WOODEN FLOORING offers a contemporary aesthetic that's refreshingly different.

Louis Vuitton x Tristan du Plessis • It'snot like local interior architect TRISTAN DU PLESSIS hadn't already made it big, creating restaurant interiors from Rome to Miami. But when LOUIS VUITTON comes knocking… Well, that's another level altogether. Read more about his design of the French brand's new SHANGHAI CAFÉ.

You've Been Served • This SHOPPING GUIDE is inspired by three standout, locally designed SERVERS – each a statement in COLOUR, FORM or MATERIAL. From these centrepieces, we've curated a selection of decor and design finds that echo their TONES and TEXTURES. Crafted with flair and chosen for impact, these pieces bring PERSONALITY and a bold DESIGN EDGE to any space.

Fuelling the Fire • With a reputation for pushing boundaries in fashion, how has DIESEL's rebellious spirit translated into the design of its RETAIL SPACES? Founder RENZO ROSSO was here for the launch of the...