Portraits of Afghan women imprisoned for “moral” crimes
Photographer Gabriella Maj gained direct access to female prisoners in Afghanistan after being overlooked by guards. 123456789Almond Garden by Gabriella MajA female inmate in Afghanistan photographed...
View ArticleThe power of Icelandic crystals are captured in the 101.86° light
Thomas Vailly and Laura Lynn Jansen examine the colourful nature of crystals to create layers of colourful illumination. Sponsored ContentPosted 1 Jul 15By Khumo SebamboInteraction Design• Product...
View ArticlePink Intruder builds a cardboard pavilion in Valencia’s town square
The Ekklesia pavilion was assembled in the centre of a crossroads in the Spanish city of Valencia to coincide with the annual Falla festival. Sponsored ContentPosted 2 Jul 15By Tracey...
View ArticleMichael Johnson: the future is social branding
The founder of brand identity firm Johnson Banks unpacks the growth of social branding in a competitive corporate world. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } For London-based identity and branding...
View ArticleCarla Kreuser: An illustrator goes back to the drawing board
Going back to school was one of the best decisions I’ve made, says Carla Kreuser. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } “I was at a point in my career where I needed to take a little break, maybe...
View ArticleLady Skollie’s latest exhibition is a manifestation of her desires
“Ask for What You Want” is a provocative exploration of the nature of human sexual desire by Cape Town-based artist, Lady Skollie.Sponsored ContentPosted 2 Jul 15By Khumo SebamboAfrica Is Now• Art...
View ArticleYoung township photographer Sipho Mpongo is heading to New York
This is the story of a boy from Langa who went to a school dance with a “stolen” camera and found himself and his camera on a plane to New York. 1234567Photographer Sipho Mpongo Photographer Sipho...
View ArticleByALEX: purity by design
Purist functionality and a pared-down aesthetic are key ingredients in Alex Swain’s decisively simple product designs.Sponsored ContentPosted 3 Jul 15By Design IndabaCraft• Product DesignInterviews /...
View ArticleA Digital Drum is bringing computer skills to the youth in rural Uganda
Design without Borders has developed a way to bridge the information gap between urban and rural youth of Uganda.Sponsored ContentPosted 3 Jul 15By Tracey WalkerAfrica Is Now• Design Activism•...
View ArticleJulia Veldman’s short captures the madness of Russian Absurdism
"Andrej”, a short film illustrated and animated by Julia Veldman, is inspired by the literature of Russian absurdists. Video of 120878175Andrej is an animated short film created by Dutch animator and...
View ArticleImagine building your own prosthetic using LEGO
Carlos Arturo Torres has designed a creative prosthetic system for children to explore and empower their creativity in a playful and social way —using LEGO.1234PreviousPauseNextSponsored ContentPosted...
View ArticleNinjabreadboy confronts the dark drinking culture of the Winelands
"Late Harvest" confronts the problem of alcohol dependency within the farming communities juxtaposed against the beautiful Cape Winelands. Sponsored ContentPosted 3 Jul 15By Tracey WalkerGraphic Design...
View ArticleAlexandra Daisy Ginsberg: The dream of better
By applying design thinking to emerging technologies Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg imagines a better future for us all. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg always looks at the...
View ArticleJack Lennie designs a motorbike you can download
Tinker is a downloadable, no weld, motorcycle kit designed by Edinburgh Napier University graduate Jack Lennie123Tinker by Jack Lennie is an open-source, fully downloadable motorcycle. Tinker by Jack...
View ArticleRipe Near Me takes the local organic food market online
Get fresh fruit and veg from the neighbours via an app that encourages homegrown food sharing. Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Jul 15By Kate WalkerFood Design• Interaction DesignCreative Work / Design...
View ArticleSix key collections from South African Menswear Week
From soft pastel hues to bold silhouettes, menswear designers in Africa have adopted a new confidence. Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Jul 15By Khumo SebamboAfrica Is Now• Fashion & Jewellery...
View ArticleA glass bubble transforms in motion
"Holon" is an intriguing glass sculpture created by Dutch designers Jetske Visser and Michiel Martens.Sponsored ContentPosted 6 Jul 15By Tracey WalkerProduct DesignCreative Work / Product...
View ArticleA bikini that helps protect wearers from harmful UV
Spinali Design’s new bikini helps women monitor their sun exposure responsibly.Sponsored ContentPosted 7 Jul 15By Katie de KleeProduct DesignCreative Work / Product SpotlightCommentsFrench company...
View ArticleToast and a hug from RCA graduate
London-based designer Ted Wiles designed a toaster that only works when you give it a hug in an attempt to make its users happy.Sponsored ContentPosted 7 Jul 15By Katie de KleeProduct DesignCreative...
View ArticleStefano Giovannoni: The heyday of designers working with manufacturers is over
The Italian industrial designer advises young designers to think like entrepreneurs and work at creating their own signature brand identities. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Industrial...
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