January 2017 Archive

A new look at gangsterism in South African townships

Q&A • 20 Jan 17

A creative alternative to fighting gangsterism in South Africa. >
Dokter and Misses to create a "Weird Dream" at Design Indaba 2017

Design News • 20 Jan 17

Dokter and Misses are planning to bring their work to life at Design Indaba Conference 2017 in a multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary performance piece. >
The modern pantsula

Lookbook • 23 Jan 17

South African photographer Kgomotso Neto Tleane unveils new work. >
Introducing Churche: the creative collective with a fresh perspective on fashion photography

Design News • 23 Jan 17

Photographer Angie Batis Durrant and stylist Adi Koen are a creative match made in heaven. >
Intricate paper cuts embrace the chaos of the concrete jungle

Design News • 23 Jan 17

Skyscrapers, communication towers and nature combine in artist Bovey Lee’s maze-like work. >
AfricAnatomy

Design News • 23 Jan 17

These illustrations show a stark view of African wildlife. >
Welcome to The FetLife

Design News • 24 Jan 17

The photo project by Danny Ghitis captures what a fetish community really looks like. >
Emerging photographer Daniel Effah on the representation of Africa abroad

Design News • 24 Jan 17

African artists in the diaspora are often caught between two worlds. >
Low-cost housing that is stylish and functional

Design News • 24 Jan 17

Check out these impressive social housing projects from around the world. >
New wind turbine mimics the hummingbird

Design News • 24 Jan 17

Biomimicry is nature’s way of letting us know that it already has all the answers. >
Art that creates empathy for China's visually impaired children

Design News • 24 Jan 17

'Like a Pearl in my Hand' is a series of portraits of China's visually impaired children, many of whom were abandoned during the one-child policy. >
Fluid & Form

Design News • 25 Jan 17

Marius Budu creates unique photographic artworks using the human body as its own canvas. >
South African tech start-up creates security system for low-income families

Design News • 25 Jan 17

Jonga is a low-cost security system for township residents. >
Vito: A glove to replace sight and sound

Design News • 25 Jan 17

Using haptic signals, the Vito device delivers information when screens and speakers can’t. >
Lernert & Sander: Smells like Everything

Lookbook • 25 Jan 17

Artists and filmmakers Lernert & Sander create exquisitely detailed conceptual films. Subjects include the smell of everything and the sound effects of fashion. >
The Gali System by Ana Arana is a standalone kitchen that can fit in a box

Design News • 26 Jan 17

No kitchen space? No problem! >
A quirky alternative look at human anatomy

Design News • 26 Jan 17

Fruits as body parts by Marwane Pallas. >
The horsemen of Semonkong by Thom Pierce

Lookbook • 26 Jan 17

Thom Pierce captures the horsemen in the Kingdom of Lesotho by blending fine art and documentary photography. >
Listen to Joe Gebbia talk about how he created Airbnb

Design News • 26 Jan 17

Talking on NPR's "How I Built This", Joe Gebbia – who is speaking at Design Indaba 2017 – reveals how a side hustle became the biggest hotel chain in the world. >
Meet the duo behind Original Swimming Party

Q&A • 26 Jan 17

We sit down with musicians Jeremy De Tolly and Thomas Glendinning. >
Musicon: the one-man band inspiring kids’ creativity

Design News • 27 Jan 17

“It’s time for a revolution in children’s education.” >
Sexual expression and exploration in Joanne Leah’s risqué portraits

Design News • 27 Jan 17

Photographer Joanne Leah boldly tackles female sexuality. >
Why children’s drawings matter

Design News • Duration: 02:32 • 27 Jan 17

Researchers explore the often overlooked importance of childhood scribbles. >
Navigating African masculinity in mixed media art

Design News • 27 Jan 17

Internationally recognised South African illustrator Loyiso Mkize’s mixed media portraits. >

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