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Quazi Design – How it all began
A charming stop-motion film that recounts the journey of Swaziland-based studio Quazi Design. Quazi Design has been innovating with paper as a material since 2009, when the small social enterprise...
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How the Pinda table was born
The evolution of Siyanda Mbele’s Pinda table is the story of his growth as a designer finding a place for traditional African aesthetics in contemporary design.12345Pinda side table by Siyanda...
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Emily Oberman's book documents 40 years of Saturday Night Live – It's Nice That
Emily Oberman has teamed up with writer Alison Castle to produce Saturday Night Live: The BookPosted 27 Mar 15By It's Nice ThatDesign ThinkingCreative Work / Design NewsDesign Indaba Conference...
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Take Five
Readers were most intrigued by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce’s poster design using his own blood.Posted 28 Mar 15By Design IndabaAfrica Is Now• Craft• Graphic Design & IllustrationRoundUp / Take...
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4 ways to rethink food production
Floating or far underground, these ideas chart a new course for more efficient food sources.Experts warn us that the complexities of city living spells disaster for the sustainable production of food....
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Abstract animals
ECAL Master’s graduate Hongchao Wang creates a series of abstract store window displays for luxury French brand Hermés. 123456Hermès Geneva window display by ECAL Master's graduate Hongchao Wang of...
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The value of milk
A pop-up milk parlour in Amsterdam brings designers and milk farmers together to create a more sustainable dairy industry.12A pop-up milk parlour in Amsterdam brings designers and milk farmers together...
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Summer sideboard by Bonaldo
This quirky cabinet delivers an invigorating bolt of saffron sunshine.1234The Summer cabinet was designed by Italian industrial designer Gino Carollo for BonaldoThe cabinet has an unusual trapezium...
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The power of the “on” switch
As part of the International Year of Light, Ghana is looking at how light design and technology can lead to sustainable development.123456"Lumiere dans eau" at the Éléphant Paname in Paris. Photo...
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Minedumps and Tokoloshes
South African comics artists Ray Whitcher and Moray Rhoda talk about bringing the genre closer to home.Comic artists Moray Rhoda and Ray Whitcher are on a mission to get more South African-flavoured...
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Ackeem Ngwenya's all-terrain wheel - Dezeen
Roadless wheels designed by RCA graduate aim to help African farmers transport goods from remote villages.Sponsored ContentPosted 31 Mar 15By DezeenProduct DesignDesign Indaba News / Festival...
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Aso Oke fabric travels from head to toe
A Nigerian designer is translating his passion for traditional Nigerian fabric into an unusual design application.123456789Tunde Owolabi visited a small town in Oyo State to learn about the material...
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Muse light by Axo
Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity.123456Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity.Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful...
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Paul du Toit public artwork
Latest updates on Paul du Toit public artworkPaul du Toit public artwork unveiling in Cape TownInterviews• 27 Feb 15We interview Lorette du Toit about her husband's bronze sculpture and bench being...
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A loft conversion in Brussels
SHSH Architecture + Scenography converts a former warehouse in Brussels into a contemporary loft that adapts to its inhabitants.Shizuka Hariu and Shin Bogdan Hagiwara of SHSH Architecture +...
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Turkish delights
Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist. 123AVLU collection by Ayse Yesim Eröktem. PreviousPauseNextSponsored...
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Emily Oberman: All good design has a level of wit
The designer of numerous “Saturday Night Live” identities talks about the role of humour in her work. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Graphic designer Emily Oberman is known in the industry...
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"Earth" by Zethu Mashika
A track evoking traditional Zulu warrior culture from the upcoming movie "Hear Me Move", South Africa's first dance film.Sponsored ContentPosted 2 Apr 15By Shiba MazazaAfrica Is Now• Music & Sound...
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Focus on: Rwanda
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Rwanda is full of positive signs of growth and repair.Sponsored ContentPosted 3 Apr 15By Design IndabaAfrica Is Now• Architecture & Interiors• Design...
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Take Five
The top feature this week told the story of a young designer following the trail of his Zulu roots. Sponsored ContentPosted 4 Apr 15By Design IndabaAfrica Is Now• Architecture & Interiors•...
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