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Durban-based artist adds vibrant artwork to a local taxi rank
This mural is meant to give the newly rebuilt Cartwright Taxi Rank a vivid and welcoming exterior.Posted 5 Jul 18By Emile UysAfrican Design• Graphic Design & IllustrationCreative Work / Design...
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Two brothers are spearheading a revival of stone architecture in Palestine
This sculptural project brings together ancient stonework and cutting-edge design methods.Posted 6 Jul 18By Emile UysArchitecture & Interiors• Urban & Landscape DesignCreative Work / Design...
View ArticleAGI: On the importance of hosting this year's event in Mexico
Nikki Gonnissen, Paul Cox and Alejandro Magallanes discuss graphic design, borders and moving the conference from the US to Mexico. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Anyone who has been watching...
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World’s largest 3D printed structure unveiled at Venice Biennale
The Cloud Pergola was envisioned as a paradigm for what architecture should stand for in the 21st century. It will be on show until 25 November. Posted 6 Jul 18By Lindsay SamsonArchitecture &...
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Design Indaba Festival 2019
SponsorsSee all Sponsors and PartnersEvent InformationEvent InformationWednesday, 27 February, 2019 (All day) to Friday, 1 March, 2019 (All day)Venue:ArtscapeBook NowDesign Indaba Festival 2019 Every...
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Design Indaba Conference 2019: Tickets on sale now
From dates to discounts to speakers, here’s what you need to know about the world’s best creative conference. Posted 6 Jul 18By Design IndabaAfrican Design• Creative EconomyDesign Indaba News /...
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David Droga
Founder & Creative Chairman, Droga5David Droga is Founder and Creative Chairman of Droga5, a creative and strategic agency headquartered in New York with an office in London. Founded in 2006,...
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When a natural disaster occured in Chile, Alejandro Aravena and his team set...
The architect tackles the reconstruction of a city through public participation. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } After an earthquake and tsunami hit the coastal city of Constitución in Chile...
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How the repeal of net neutrality will affect innovation
Innovation and digital design may suffer due to the increased control over the websites we browsePosted 9 Jul 18By Kalia BarkaiCreative Economy• Graphic Design & Illustration• Information...
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Tanzanian photographer uses social media to break away from the conservative...
When art must conform to the law of the land, some artists find acceptance on social media. Posted 9 Jul 18By Jamie MatroosAfrican Design• Art & PhotographyCreative Work / Design...
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Advertising maverick David Droga to speak at Design Indaba 2019
“As a creative person you can’t bullshit yourself that you’re happy, no matter the perks. If you’re not having an impact on the work, it’s not worth it.”Posted 10 Jul 18By Lindsay SamsonCreative...
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How drones are helping in the fight against malaria
“Where do mosquitoes go in the dry season?”Posted 10 Jul 18By Michelle Stanton & Christopher JonesAfrican DesignCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsThe drone makes a conspicuous racket as it...
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How can we adjust our world to accommodate an ever-expanding global population?
These interventions could help relieve the enormous pressures felt by cities in a crowded world.Posted 11 Jul 18By Lindsay SamsonArchitecture & Interiors• Product Design• Urban & Landscape...
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Leading local fashion designer Thabo Makhetha takes her blanket approach to...
Design Indaba Emerging Creatives alumna Thabo Makhetha is now crowdfunding to produce her own textile designs. Posted 12 Jul 18By Taahirah MartinAfrican Design• Fashion & Jewellery DesignCreative...
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The untold history behind William Kentridge’s most ambitious project to date
“The colonial logic toward the black participants could be summed up by: ‘Lest their actions merit recognition, their deeds must not be recorded’.” Posted 12 Jul 18By Design IndabaArt &...
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Eliminating the enormous energy cost of mining cryptocurrencies
Estonian company Nordcoin is changing the game and making crypto-farms mobilePosted 13 Jul 18By Lindsay SamsonDesign Thinking• Information DesignCreative Work / Design FrontiersCommentsWith the rise in...
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Fernando Laposse on using design to find value in new materials
"The world market has forced the price of corn to reduce drastically. This has made traditional methods of harvesting corn not economically viable anymore." .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; }...
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Braille clothing is making it easier for the visually impaired to get dressed
Getting dressed when you’re blind presents challenges that those of us privileged enough to have sight don’t understand. Posted 13 Jul 18By Neo MaditlaFashion & Jewellery DesignDesign Indaba News /...
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Before Beyoncé there was Saartjie Baartman
Spoken word artist, performer & poet Lebo Mashile speaks with Charl Blignaut about Saartjie vs Venus, a stage production that rewrites the Sarah Baartman story.Posted 13 Jul 18By Design...
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Décor trends say we'll be buying less and spending more time making our homes...
Our nesting instincts are strong.Posted 13 Jul 18By Amanda van WyngaardtCreative EconomyDesign Indaba News / Festival NewsDesign Indaba Festival 2018CommentsRenowned Dutch trend forecaster, Li...
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