2018 Archive

Bridging the gap between architecture and entrepreneurship in Lesotho

Design Frontiers • 10 Aug 18

Daniela Gusman talks about the project as well as their international architecture competition, Rise In The City. >
Roshnee Desai is pushing for a research-led approach to design in India

Design Frontiers • 12 Aug 18

The importance of designing for the everyday person, and democratising design. >
Somali Architecture students are stitching back the country's built heritage digitally

Design Frontiers • 12 Aug 18

The collective has been invited to represent the country at this year's London Design Biennale. >
Indian artists interpret what Urdu will look like in 2050

Design Frontiers • 13 Aug 18

'Will young girls drop Rumi bombs on the 2050 version of social media to passive aggressively call out lousy lovers?" >
Architect Annabelle Selldorf announced as Design Indaba speaker for 2019

Design Frontiers • 14 Aug 18

The founder of Selldorf Architects’ design language is quietly classic and highly considered. >
Rajni Perera’s embellished photography explores identity alongside surreal dreamworlds

Design Frontiers • 14 Aug 18

“After all, immigrants are the first travellers in time and space.” >
Gale Maimane on her new short film, starring Zoe Modiga, called Me

Design News • 15 Aug 18

“We wanted to make a piece that encapsulates fashion and music in a skilful way. A tender way. A femme way.” >
What does it take to make it as a creative?

Design News • 16 Aug 18

We looked to a new book by Creative Nestlings to find some clues from women featured in the book. >
A New Zealand company is making raincoats out of recycled fibres

Design News • 20 Aug 18

The Humble Raincoat is made of recycled plastic bottles. >
Architect Dong-Ping Wong to speak at Design Indaba 2019

Design News • 21 Aug 18

With several companies under his belt, Dong-Ping Wong’s work represents a new wave of architecture. >
Design Indaba alumni V. Sunil and Mohit Jayal are injecting creativity into India's spaces

Design News • 22 Aug 18

In what may be their most ambitious project yet, Motherland have embarked on the task of reinventing a city. >
Here are our not-to-be-missed A’ Design Award winners

Design News • 22 Aug 18

The global platform has announced its best designers and designs for 2017 to 2018. >
Selva Hernandez on design and independent book publishing in Mexico

Design News • 23 Aug 18

“Studying design allowed me to design books. After more than twenty years designing for cultural institutions, I decided to open my own label.” >
Here's why the changing advertising agency hasn't scared David Droga

Design Frontiers • 24 Aug 18

“Logical people make the world go round, but creative people make it worth living in.” >
Elaine Ramos: "A good cover captures the essence of the book.”

Design News • 27 Aug 18

The former art director at Cosac Naify, Ramos uses the production of books as an exercise in experimental design. >
Sebastian Gier's futuristic Xplore project nominated for Dezeen Award

Design News • 29 Aug 18

Since his presentation at Antenna in 2017, the German designer has been making big waves. >
Nikki Gonnissen on building a united AGI in a divided world

Design News • 3 Sep 18

“Good design is not only about good form, it’s also about a better world.” >
Two urban initiatives tackle housing & energy in Ghana

Design News • 5 Sep 18

Urban development specialist Farouk Braimah's design projects hope to make life easier for the poor. >
Self-taught Malawian photographer grapples with ancestry in new photo series

Design News • 5 Sep 18

“Who Will Bury You?” depicts a young, faceless woman ready to die. >
Four literacy projects changing the world as we know it

Design News • 7 Sep 18

See how these projects use literacy as a tool for positive change. >
This speculative project seamlessly collects water from the air around it

Design News • 10 Sep 18

Design student Ivy Yan Ying Tai's concept could be easy enough to replicate in water scarce countries. >
MIT audio & text system could detect depression in everyday conversations

Design News • 10 Sep 18

A model by researchers at MIT is able to detect depression in context-free interactions. >
On designing spaces with people's mental health in mind

Design Frontiers • 11 Sep 18

Siphilele Magagula on life after her conceptual Empathy Museum, fundraising to continue her studies and creating more spaces that heal. >
Two must-see projects by Design Indaba 2019 speaker Gordon Reid

Design News • 11 Sep 18

The graphic designer is among several speakers announced for our upcoming festival of creativity. >

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