March 2017 Archive

Addressing inequality with what3words and Gateway Health Institute

Design News • 1 Mar 17

A collaboration between Gateway Health Institute and what3words to improve the lives of South Africans. >
Olafur Eliasson previews his new Little Sun Diamond at DI 2017

Design News • 1 Mar 17

Ending the first day of Conference with lightness, Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson gives the audience a sneak peak at his new the Little Sun Diamond. >
We Forgive You

Design News • 2 Mar 17

Dutch designers Lernert & Sander send a message to their imitators. >
Koen Vanmechelen’s Cosmopolitan Chicken lands in South Africa

Design News • 3 Mar 17

The Belgian multidisciplinary artist brings his biocultural diversity project to Design Indaba 2017. >
Kamila Iżykowicz’s RITU range reflects the different stages in a woman’s cycle

Design News • 3 Mar 17

This global grad’s jewellery collection emits soothing scents when you engage with it. >
Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there

Design News • 3 Mar 17

Poo. We’re talking about poo. >
Swahili launches on Duolingo

Design News • 3 Mar 17

At Design Indaba 2017, Luis Von Ahn launches the first African language course on Duolingo. >
How do we perceive others and ourselves?

Design News • 7 Mar 17

Gaze is a new South African web series deconstructing the art of seeing others. >
Plastic Utopia by photographer Henri Blommers

Design News • 7 Mar 17

This Netherlands-based photographer captures human waste within nature. >
Kasha: Rwanda’s digital solution to a pervasive problem

Design News • 8 Mar 17

Access to information and basic services can help women progress in the developing areas. >
Can you spot the women in these chaotic, illustrated ads?

Design News • 8 Mar 17

This ad campaign highlights the lack of women in the Egyptian workforce. >
Photographer captures the nuances of a South African township

Design News • 9 Mar 17

In an ongoing project, photographer Andile Bhala looks to capture the beauty of Soweto. >
Using soybeans to create vegan leather

Design News • 9 Mar 17

We can now add soybeans to the list of cruelty-free leather alternatives. >
Panâh: An ethical fashion production house in Kenya

Design News • 10 Mar 17

This African production house produces high quality clothes for international brands. >
The Five Fields Play Structure by Matter Design

Design News • 10 Mar 17

This playground stimulates the imagination and encourages creativity. >
This tampon packaging brings an important part of menstruation out of hiding

Design News • 13 Mar 17

Thinx Tampons has gone where no tampon maker has dared go before. >
The Scene of Childhood

Design News • 13 Mar 17

Photographer Lionel Jusseret captures the magical ways that autistic children communicate. >
Falling: Representing depression through art

Design News • 13 Mar 17

This artist depicts her longstanding experience of mental disorder in disturbing style. >
Nana Oforiatta – Ayim and the encyclopaedia of African art and culture

Design News • 15 Mar 17

African art, advancements, innovations and magic all in one place. >
Eco-friendly digs for the modern nomad

Design News • 15 Mar 17

The University of Porto (UPTEC), Portuguese startup Ecocubo created a prefab perfect for travellers. >
Using technology to reimagine the documentation of human suffering

Design News • 16 Mar 17

Photographer Richard Mosse’s latest work opens at the Barbican. >
South African photographer shortlisted in 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Design News • 16 Mar 17

Cole Ndelu’s arresting entry was inspired by the #FeesMustFall movement. >
Data Oruwari: Master of the micropen

Design News • 16 Mar 17

“Creativity is my religion, so I’m always finding new ways to bring things to life.” >
A conceptualised take on gendered domestic bliss

Design News • 17 Mar 17

Photographer Patty Carroll’s Anonymous Women addresses our gendered view of domesticity. >

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