2014 Archive

Agi Haines on being the Frankenstein of design (trailer)

Trailers • 4 Dec 14

This speculative designer wonders how far we can push our malleable bodies while still being accepted by society. >
Preview of "Refuse the Hour"

Design News • 3 Dec 14

Here's a preview of the magical performance "Refuse The Hour" by William Kentridge, Philip Miller, Dada Masilo, Catherine Meyburgh and Peter Galison. >
DJ Stout on big hair, cowboy poets and planet Texas

Talks • Duration: 00:41:56 • 3 Dec 14

The Austin-based graphic designer's work is an ode to cowboy country and the role of place in producing authentic design. >
Material maestros

Lookbook • 3 Dec 14

Studio Formafantasma explores the intersection between material and culture. Here are four of our favourite projects by the inventive duo. >
Last chance to book Early Bird tickets for Design Indaba Conference 2015

Festival News • 3 Dec 14

There is only one week left to save 10% on your ticket to the creative rush of the year. >
Man's best friend?

Next Generation • 2 Dec 14

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Michelle Bours questions the relationship between man and canine in her photographic project "Overwhelming Love". >
Sindiso Khumalo: I’m a textile nerd

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:14 • 2 Dec 14

This South African-born fashion designer tells us how she draws on her Zulu and Ndebele heritage for her bespoke collections. >
MBOISA 2015: 12 ways to define beauty

Festival News • 1 Dec 14

Here are the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2015 nominations, from the personal to the practical to the political. >
Casey Neistat to speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015

Focus On • 1 Dec 14

Announcing our first presenter for Design Indaba Conference 2015: Maverick filmmaker Casey Neistat, who is changing the way we watch movies. >
Nature’s colours

Design News • 30 Nov 14

Satyendra Pakhalé tickles the imagination with a bright sculpture set in a beautiful tropical garden. >
5 favourites at the new Southern Guild gallery

Lookbook • 29 Nov 14

There's a new kid on the block in Woodstock's burgeoning art and design precinct that specialises in limited-edition South African design. >
A feat of craftsmanship

Next Generation • 28 Nov 14

Meet Martina Lasinger, a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, who makes mesmerisingly detailed – and beautiful – work. >
"Light Motif" by Frédéric Bonpapa

FilmFestFriday • 28 Nov 14

This short film interprets a piece of contemporary music as a series of hypnotic, colour-drenched visuals. >
DJ Stout on big hair, cowboy poets and planet Texas (trailer)

Trailers • 28 Nov 14

The Austin-based Pentagram partner and graphic designer says a sense of place is important for what graphic designers do. >
Take Five

Take Five • 28 Nov 14

Advice from some of the leading creative thinkers hit home with designindaba.com readers this week. Here's a round up of the top five stories. >
Planning the Impossible

African Report • 28 Nov 14

Kigali’s city planners have devised an ambitious plan to transform this quaint capital city into a regional powerhouse. >
Off the beaten track

Q&A • 27 Nov 14

We chat to the organisers of the Hors Pistes project, which pairs European designers with foreign artisans, as they wrap up a workshop in Banfora, Burkina Faso. >
"Stepps" by AmaraFleur

Track of the Week • 27 Nov 14

In this week's exploration of sounds from across the African continent, we bring you a unique mix of chillwave and electronic house. >
New exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo 2015

Lookbook • 26 Nov 14

Here's a taste from the feast of new work that will be showcased for the first time at Africa's largest design exhibition. >
3 game-changers for low-income housing?

Design News • 26 Nov 14

The three winners of the Better Living Challenge design competition each receive R500 000 worth of support services to develop their products for market. >
Weaving new ways of thinking

Video Interviews • 25 Nov 14

Sabrina Kraus López teaches Berber weavers in rural Morocco to look with new eyes at their culture for design inspiration. >
Illustration and I

Inside View • 25 Nov 14

Early encounters with children's book illustrations sparked Alan Dye's appreciation for the art in his work as a creative director. >
Joy Mckinney on overstepping her boundaries

Talks • Duration: 00:07:34 • 25 Nov 14

This New York City-based artist touches people’s faces and records their response. >
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi: It's time for African fashion to shine

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:47 • 24 Nov 14

The Ghanaian designer behind AAKS accessories brand tells us why she thinks Africa's time has come. >

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