2018 Archive

Myles Loftin on the importance of representing black masculinity differently

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:13 • 11 Apr 18

The #antenna2017 speaker takes us through the inspiration behind his multimedia project: Hooded. >
Meet the world's first drone costume designer

Design Frontiers • Duration: 00:10:27 • 4 Apr 18

Before industrial designer, Léa Pereyre, started working at Verity Studios the job description of "drone costume designer" did not exist. >
This Polish designer created a book that puts you in the shoes of someone with dementia

Next Generation • Duration: 00:08:46 • 31 Mar 18

The Polish photographer and communication designer turned her frustration into art. >
Using textile design to track the history of nutmeg

Design Frontiers • Duration: 00:02:51 • 27 Mar 18

Marta Velasco Valesco on what inspired her #Antenna2017 project, Pulau Banda. >
On creating unique ceramics out of sand collected from all over the world

Design Frontiers • Duration: 00:02:49 • 26 Mar 18

Lonny van Ryswyck talks about using sand from the depleted Theewaterskloof Dam to make the Design Indaba 2018 speakers gift, her process and more. >
Thomas Heatherwick on why the Zeitz MOCAA is unlike any other museum

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:14 • 9 Mar 18

“Some of the most incredible work is done on this continent and it felt bonkers that many of those artists have to relocate to other parts of the world” >
Two Cape Town brothers on starting one of the world's biggest online learning platforms

Design Frontiers • Duration: 00:02:43 • 8 Mar 18

"Rather than tearing down the structures that exist, it is far better to use the best of the old and the best of the new." >
Morag Myerscough turns concrete jungles into spaces of belonging

Design News • Duration: 00:02:30 • 5 Mar 18

The artist talks us through her giant centrepiece for Design Indaba Festival 2018, Embrace The Unknown. >
In the Shadow of the Pyramids explores memory and identity in Egypt

Design News • 27 Feb 18

A long-term personal look at how the everyday citizens of Egypt and how things have changed in years since the Arab Spring. >
Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance

Design News • Duration: 00:01:50 • 15 Feb 18

Thabisa Mjo tells us about the inspiration behind this design which has been nominated for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
The Kewtown Primary School Project

Design News • Duration: 00:02:41 • 15 Feb 18

Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design

Design News • Duration: 00:02:33 • 15 Feb 18

Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style

Design News • Duration: 00:03:46 • 14 Feb 18

Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound

Design News • Duration: 00:01:59 • 13 Feb 18

Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion

Design News • Duration: 00:02:03 • 13 Feb 18

Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold

Design News • Duration: 00:03:07 • 13 Feb 18

Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Identity: History and triumph in handwriting

Design News • Duration: 00:02:49 • 12 Feb 18

Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story

Design News • Duration: 00:02:07 • 12 Feb 18

Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018. >
Lance Wyman on the power of graphic design to transcend language barriers

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:44 • 7 Feb 18

The legendary graphic designer spoke to us following the anniversary of his iconic work for the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. >
Selly Raby Kane on creating sci-fi fashion in Senegal

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:56 • 30 Jan 18

“I want people to dive into a universe, I want them to dive into a story and I want them to feel like they’re in a timeless space.” >
Hugh Masekela in conversation with Stewart Levine

Talks • Duration: 00:33:48 • 24 Jan 18

#DIarchives: In 2011 Hugh Masekela sat down with long-time collaborator American producer, Stewart Levine to discuss his career on the Design Indaba stage. >
"We have to hold our heritage up as a mirror to the world." - Hugh Masekela

Video Interviews • 23 Jan 18

#DIarchives: In 2011 Hugh Masekela gave a surprise performance at Design Indaba. This is his interview following the performance. >
Marko Ahtisaari on the Open Music Initiative and paying musicians fairly

Design News • Duration: 00:02:45 • 19 Jan 18

"The motivation is that music is such a universal thing. Creators need to be able to make an income," says Marko Ahtisaari. >
Icelandic designers tackle food waste through a project called Cargo

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:11 • 18 Jan 18

The #Antenna2017 speakers were alarmed by the amount of food waste in their city and found a novel way to raise awareness. >

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