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Siphathisiwe Hlongwane
A creative that made the career transition from architect to jewellery designer.Siphatisiwe Hlongwane is a jewellery designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hlongwane started painting at the age...
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Sifiso Shange
This designer combines traditional African craft with new age thinking.Sifiso Shange is a 20-something designer originally from the city of Durban, now based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a...
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Lindsay Dhludhlu
A graphic designer with a keen interest in hybridity and creative integration.Lindsay Dhludhlu is a visual communications graduate from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. She uses multiple...
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Joel Matladi
A young animator who wants to reimagine Africanism through art.Joel Matladi is a young animator and illustrator born in Limpopo, South Africa. He operates as a digital artist under the pseudonym Cyzo....
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Ssanyu Sematimba
A creative all-rounder who believes that design is an interconnected language.Ssanyu Sematimba is a visual artist who was born in Uganda and is now based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a...
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Robin Rhode on the artistic process as a journey
The lauded visual artist talks to us about engaging the notion of memory and journey. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Born in Cape Town and raised in Johannesburg, multidisciplinary artist...
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Desireé Noxolo Gumede
This young designer celebrates the impact that graphic design has on our perspectives of life.Desireé Noxolo Gumede is a young graphic designer from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She graduated from the...
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Kenzo’s delicate and shape-shifting short film about the complexities of music
Music is my Mistress is a short film directed by Kahlil Joseph for Kenzo Clothing.Posted 22 Feb 17By Lolita PukwanaArt & Photography• Fashion & Jewellery DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Low-cost healthcare in an easy to assemble black box
This experimental device tests urine in a reliable, cost effective way. Posted 22 Feb 17By Jamie MatroosProduct DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsAn experimental, at-home testing kit created by...
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Award-winning Burkina Faso architect Francis Kéré to design the 2017...
Our longtime friend and Design Indaba alumnus Francis Kéré has been chosen to design the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion in London. It will be his UK debut. Posted 22 Feb 17By Katie de KleeAfrican Design•...
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Tsépo Khonyane
A 20-something designer with additional PR and event coordination chops.Tsépo Khonyane is an ambitious young businessman and employee of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Khonyane builds...
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The making of a dreamscape
Come with us into a surreal world of magical trees, otherworldly art installations and a full-blown lineup of awesome musicians and DJs. Posted 22 Feb 17By Katie de KleeAfrican Design• Design...
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A constellation of shoe-box satellites for better farming in Africa
These shoe-box size satellites are improving the productivity of some of the most impoverished farmers in the world. Posted 22 Feb 17By Jamie MatroosCreative Economy• Design ActivismCreative Work /...
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Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2017
The cities of Durban and Johannesburg have creative talent and then some.Posted 22 Feb 17By Emile UysAfrican Design• Art & Photography• CraftCreative Work / Design NewsEmerging Creatives...
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Future technologies: Ideas that are changing our world
At Design Indaba Conference 2017, we've gathered the greatest minds in the tech industries. From the founder of Airbnb to MIT fellows, the best grads and more.Posted 22 Feb 17By Katie de...
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The bold illustrations of Camilla Perkins
The artist’s vivid depictions of African life are bursting with energy. Posted 23 Feb 17By Lindsay SamsonArt & PhotographyCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsUK-based illustrator and painter Camilla...
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Marvel meets Orishas: Transforming African gods into superheroes
Brazilian illustrator Hugo Canuto turned Yoruba African gods into western superheroes.Posted 23 Feb 17By Lolita PukwanaArt & Photography• Film & AnimationCreative Work / Design...
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The beginnings of China’s first Forest City
The future of China’s air pollution could be addressed with Stefano Boeri’s forest city. Posted 23 Feb 17By Design IndabaArchitecture & Interiors• Design ActivismCreative Work / Design...
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Watch artist Red Hong Yi create an intricate portrait from 20 000 sunflower...
“The seed is a household object but at the same time it is a revolutionary symbol.”Posted 23 Feb 17By Lindsay SamsonArt & PhotographyCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsKnown as the “artist who...
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The Shadow Self
Young Algerian designer touches on complex psychology with minimal artworks.123456PreviousPauseNextPosted 23 Feb 17By Emile UysAfrican Design• Graphic Design & IllustrationCreative Work / Design...
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