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Meet five women who are innovating in design, material biology and beyond
Design News
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15 Feb 18
These are just some of the 14 women who spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2018.
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The Kewtown Primary School Project
Design News
• Duration: 00:02:41
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15 Feb 18
Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Researchers in Zurich have created fibre from slaughterhouse waste
Design Frontiers
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15 Feb 18
The yarn is made of gelatine and it has a similar quality to merino wool fibres.
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Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design
Design News
• Duration: 00:02:33
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15 Feb 18
Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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A Cape Town art gallery is shifting perspectives on animation as fine art
Design News
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15 Feb 18
A look inside an animation-focussed art platform in Cape Town that was inspired by a sense of not belonging.
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Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style
Design News
• Duration: 00:03:46
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14 Feb 18
Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Award-winning Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena on rebuilding a city after a natural disaster
Design Frontiers
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14 Feb 18
Aravena’s work sits at the intersection of public interest and social impact, addressing issues of housing, public space, infrastructure, and transportation.
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Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2018
Festival News
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14 Feb 18
These rising stars will be exhibiting their work at LISOF Institute in Johannesburg.
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Tom Dixon works across lighting, furniture as well as accessories
Design Frontiers
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13 Feb 18
The British designer behind the iconic S-chair will be returning to the Design Indaba stage next week!
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Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound
Design News
• Duration: 00:01:59
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13 Feb 18
Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion
Design News
• Duration: 00:02:03
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13 Feb 18
Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold
Design News
• Duration: 00:03:07
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13 Feb 18
Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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GetSmarter makes online study as a working professional easier
Design News
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13 Feb 18
We take a closer look at the high-touch learning platform started by upcoming Design Indaba Conference 2018 speakers, Rob and Sam Paddock.
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Identity: History and triumph in handwriting
Design News
• Duration: 00:02:49
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12 Feb 18
Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Petite Noir on Bra Hugh's influence and the limitless nature of African creativity
Design News
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12 Feb 18
“He said something – not a lot of artists say much, they’re just entertainers. Bra Hugh used his music as a weapon."
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“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story
Design News
• Duration: 00:02:07
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12 Feb 18
Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018.
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Hybrid burgers for the health and environmentally conscious
Design News
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11 Feb 18
Sonic launches hybrid burgers that could potentially be a game changer in the fast food chain industry.
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Exclusive pop-up restaurant and gourmet street food to be part of Design Indaba 2018
Design News
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10 Feb 18
We're planning a multi-sensory experience filled with sounds, sights, and tastes.
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The Obilab drumkit is ethical, portable and easy to assemble
Design News
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10 Feb 18
The Obilab drumkit is an ethical instrument that solves the five problems of drumming.
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Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018
Design News
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9 Feb 18
Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders!
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#DIonenightonly: Here's what to expect at Design Indaba's free public opening
Design News
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9 Feb 18
One of you could win double tickets to Nightscape at Design Indaba on 22-23 February!
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VRapeutic is pioneering virtual reality therapy in Egypt
Design News
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9 Feb 18
The new tech is catching on in healthcare sectors all over the world. This startup is bringing it to North Africa.
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Cape Town architect Ilze Wolff is up for emerging architect of the year award
Design News
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9 Feb 18
Wolff's work is as concerned with social transformation as it is with documenting Cape Town's architectural heritage.
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We delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of saltwater desalination
Design News
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9 Feb 18
Is reverse osmosis the best answer for Cape Town’s water scarcity crisis?
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