2019 Archive

Meet the Queen of Cowries: Lafalaise Dion

Next Generation • 30 Jul 19

For Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion, the cowrie shell is representative of African legacy and spirituality. >
Lukhanyo Mdingi on the defining characteristics of his eponymous label

Next Generation • 7 Aug 19

“Luxury, essentially, is time. Using the spirit of time in the best way, in order to create quality items.” >
How Blackboard is helping kids unleash their creativity

Next Generation • 13 Aug 19

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard, believes exposing kids to creative careers can unlock a world of opportunities. >
Thebe Magugu takes a seat at the fashion table

Next Generation • 11 Sep 19

The 25-year-old former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently won the 2019 LVMH Prize for his womenswear which often carry subtle political messages. >
Meet the speakers at this year's antenna conference

Next Generation • 13 Sep 19

#antenna2019, hosted by Design Indaba, Dutch Design Week and World Design Embassies, is taking place today in Eindhoven. >
Behind antenna and its impact on future changemakers in design

Next Generation • 27 Sep 19

“Antenna gave us a platform to share a story and to be bold about it. I don’t know if other graduate programmes like this exist.” >
Zana Masombuka on Ndebele Superhero as a process of reimagination

Next Generation • 26 Nov 19

“Africans need to interpret their history themselves and seek to reinvent Africa according to their own terms.” >
The Sumo Diaper is an eco-friendly and fully biodegradable diaper

Next Generation • 28 Nov 19

The product was created by Luisa Kahlfeldt using a cellulose fiber that is made from eucalyptus wood pulp and brown algae extracts. >
Sum Waste turns waste into functional products like pens

Next Generation • 29 Nov 19

Pratt University graduate Garret Benisch says he wanted to show what happens when one sees waste as an asset rather than a problem. >
Camila Chiriboga on fashion that brings dignity to differently-abled people

Next Generation • 2 Dec 19

The antenna 2019 speaker created Veº, an inclusive system of fashion for the blind and visually impaired. >
Ignis uses household materials to create a safe, reliable source of energy

Next Generation • 2 Dec 19

Antenna 2019 speaker Tobias Trubenbacher created Ignis to help provide clean and affordable energy to those without access to electricity. >
Antya Waegemann redesigns the rape kit

Next Generation • 2 Dec 19

The 'When No One Believes You' rape kit includes six different design interventions for use by victims, nurses and the police. >

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