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Biology is the new technology with Silvio Tinello’s grown objects
“Designers are beginning to realise that they can grow a better future." Posted 31 May 18By Kalia BarkaiIndustrial DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsWhat could be more heavily manufactured than...
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The Unusual Football Field challenges the boundaries of existing areas
As the world gears up for the 2018 Fifa World Cup, we take a look at this curious soccer pitch designed for space-starved urban areas.Posted 31 May 18By Lindsay SamsonUrban & Landscape...
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Three smart, life-saving designs for kids
In observance of National Child Protection Week, we look at advancements in technology that are beefing up child rescue solutions. Posted 31 May 18By Jamie MatroosDesign Activism• Product...
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On mud architecture in one of the oldest towns in Mali
Home to the Great Mosque of Djenne, the town consists of about 200 homes which survive through the dedication of local builders.Posted 31 May 18By Taahirah MartinArchitecture & InteriorsCreative...
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South African designer Thaakierah Abdul exhibits Cape Malay culture at...
Entries for the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme 2019 are now open. Watch 2018 alumna Thaakierah Abdul's creative journey. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Having attended the Design...
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Wura-Natasha Ogunji on reclaiming the female voice through public performance...
The performance artist’s work explores the tense relationship between women, society, space and politics in Lagos. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Wura-Natasha Ogunji is a visual and...
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Could flies be used to treat rare diseases?
Experimental designer Frank Kolkman puts the treatment of rare conditions into the hands of those afflicted. Posted 1 Jun 18By Jamie MatroosDesign ThinkingCreative Work / Design...
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Not African Enough explores the diversity of Kenya's fashion landscape
The Nest Collective’s second book challenges narrow perceptions of African fashion. Posted 6 Jun 18By Design IndabaAfrican DesignCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsThis is not your average lookbook.Not...
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3 projects that predict the future of food, travel and architecture
These three young graduates formed part of the inaugural Antenna event organised by Design Indaba and Dutch Design Week.Posted 6 Jun 18By Emile UysArchitecture & Interiors• Food Design• Interaction...
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On designing spaces with people's mental health in mind
Siphilele Magagula on life after her conceptual Empathy Museum, fundraising to continue her studies and creating more spaces that heal.Posted 7 Jun 18By Jehan LatiefArchitecture & Interiors• Design...
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Nigerian writer Ziki Nelson on his upcoming comic book featuring 15 African...
"From our perspective, there's no point publishing a Spiderman-esque superhero story. The DCs and the Marvels of this world already do that so well.”Posted 7 Jun 18By Emile UysAfrican Design• Graphic...
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Typeface as a tool for empowerment, with Bruno Maag
“We, as graphic designers, should strive to make sure that information processing can be done easily for everyone.”Posted 7 Jun 18By Kalia BarkaiGraphic Design & IllustrationCreative Work / Design...
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Could silk be used to weave your donor heart?
Researcher and designer, Veronica Ranner, takes on organ crafting while cautiously questioning its ethics. Posted 8 Jun 18By Taahirah MartinDesign Thinking• Interaction DesignCreative Work / Design...
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Cleansing the air with clever anti-pollutant roof tiles
It is now possible to reduce the effect of fossil fuel burning with this simple smog-busting building material.Posted 8 Jun 18By Emile UysArchitecture & Interiors• Design ThinkingCreative Work /...
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Look Up is an app designed to stop New Yorkers staring at the mobile phones
Socially-focussed artist, designer and 2017 Design Indaba speaker, Ekene Ijeoma, has found a way to humanise intangible data to trigger empathy and compassion.Video of 171683941Interdisciplinary...
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Threads of Peru shines a spotlight on traditional Quechua weaving culture
Non-profit organisation economically empowers skilled women artisans from Peru.Posted 8 Jun 18By Kate WalkerCraft• Creative EconomyCreative Work / Design NewsCommentsThreads of Peru is a non-profit...
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Big blue: Three designs that tackle problems of the ocean
On #WorldOceansDay we take a look at three designs that address problems caused by pollution and fishing in our vulnerable oceans. Posted 8 Jun 18By Katie de KleeDesign Thinking• Product DesignCreative...
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Tropical themed, woven blankets by designer Lilian Martinez
“Craftsmanship is really important to me because it’s the only way that I can reconcile introducing more things and objects into the world.”Posted 9 Jun 18By Khumo SebamboArchitecture & Interiors•...
View ArticleDesigner Ini Archibong on merging myth and reality to create The Secret Garden
The ECAL graduate spoke about overcoming a difficult time, his design process and the importance of fulfilling a higher purpose. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Designer Ini Archibong, who...
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Photographer visually deconstructs the myth that being queer is un-African
Celebratory, bright and vibrantly coloured, Limit(less) pictures what freedom can look like for the black queer body.Posted 11 Jun 18By Bongani ShweniArt & PhotographyCreative Work / Design...
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