Paper Planes
Design Indaba and Alexander’s Band have collaborated on this exciting exhibition by local illustrators at Expo 2015.Posted 27 Jan 15By Design IndabaGraphic Design & IllustrationDesign Indaba News /...
View ArticleTake 2: Second Life of Objects
A Design Indaba project that celebrates and showcases the potential of upcycling.Posted 27 Jan 15By Design IndabaArchitecture & Interiors• Design Activism• Product DesignDesign Indaba News /...
View ArticleKyla Philander on using empathy as a design tool
This South African storyteller, musician and videographer looks to creativity as a positive outlet for violence, hurt and low self-esteem. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } “My main goal in life...
View ArticleEvery surface a canvas
Emerging Creative Maria Uys explains the appeal of felt, the freedom of being a surface designer and why she's mad about the colour orange.1234567Maria Uys felt neckpieces. Maria Uys felt neckpieces....
View ArticleThe Workers
Meet The Workers, a digital product design studio established by Ross Cairns and Tommaso Lanza in 2010.The Workers is a digital product design studio that strives to question and subvert current...
View ArticleAfter hours
In August 2014, London-based design duo The Workers sent four robots to explore the Tate Modern's art collection long after the public had gone home. 12345The Workers' After Dark project saw four...
View ArticleA note on conference ticket pricing
Design Indaba on every budget.Posted 27 Jan 15By Design IndabaCreative EconomyDesign Indaba News / Festival NewsDesign Indaba Conference 2015CommentsDesign Indaba is a private company. We’re not a...
View ArticleThe laws of the universe, according to Troika
The worlds of science, mathematics and art collide in London-based design studio Troika’s first solo exhibition in North America.1234567"Cartography of Control" by Troika for their solo exhibition...
View ArticleStefan van Biljon: Unearthing the urban unknown
This Cape Town and New York-trained architect talks about uncovering the invisible forces that influence our relationships with our cities. .field-name-field-video { width: 100%; } Stefan van Biljon is...
View ArticleThe pattern collector
Africa's faded modernist buildings are a source of graphic inspiration for fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo, who will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015.12345Drawing on her architecture background,...
View ArticleOriginal Swimming Party: We wanted to start quite a weird band
Design Indaba Music performers Original Swimming Party tell us what differentiates them from other musos on the South African scene. “People are hungry for something that sounds different and South...
View ArticleDJ Zulufunk
Carrying a soulful and electronic deep and tribal house energy, Yona Vilakazi, aka DJ Zulufunk, is a South African DJ.DJ Zulufunk is the product of a true traditional Zulu family, born and raised in...
View ArticleSakawa Boys
Sakawa Boys are an all-male pop group from Cape Town, South Africa.The four Cape Town-based friends who are Sakawa Boys burst onto the scene with a series of live shows. Members Skye MacInnes (electric...
View ArticleHear the artists who are redefining African music at Design Indaba Festival 2015
Nástio Mosquito, multimedia artist from Angola, headlines the lineup of African acts for Design Indaba’s annual music event.Posted 28 Jan 15By Design IndabaMusic & Sound DesignDesign Indaba News /...
View ArticleThor Rixon
South African producer and experimental artist Thor Rixon focuses his creative energies on developing alternative sounds. Growing up on a farm in Philippi, Cape Town, Rixon claims the raw sounds of the...
View ArticleAmy Ayanda
Cape Town artist Amy Ayanda works across a range of media and draws her inspiration and passion from her environment and the people who surround her. A recent graduate of Michaelis School of Fine Art,...
View ArticleHadedas in the home
Take a look at what six new furniture and homeware exhibitors will bring to Design Indaba Expo 2015.Never before seen at the Expo, Origo will be exhibiting XO’s latest range of chic furniture products,...
View Article#MakeChange: The Zero Waste campaign
2015 Emerging Creative Camilla Kruger is dedicated to tackling tough environmental issues – first by designing her life around five principles.Posted 29 Jan 15By Irene BoshoffAfrica Is Now• Design...
View ArticleSix launches in Cologne
Patricia Urquiola unveils her first kitchen design at international furniture fair IMM Cologne and Passagen Interior Design Week.Similar ContentWoven wares Design News• 14 Jan 14Dutch product designer...
View ArticleRegarding Susan Sontag
She famously said: I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. “Regarding Susan Sontag” tells the story of the legendary writer, critic and traveller. Susan Sontag was a writer whose prolific...
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