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globalisation

  • People of the Omo Valley
    The fading tribes of the Omo Valley
    Design News > African Design / Art & Photography
    This photographer documented some of the last societies left untouched by the Western world. >
    31 Mar 17
  • "Lost" by Eddy Kamuanga Illunga.
    Eddy Kamuanga draws inspiration from the hybridity and complexity of Kinshasa
    Design News > African Design / Art & Photography
    Eddy Kamuanga Illunga calls Kinshasa his home and the cultural complexity, hybridity and cosmopolitan nature of the city inspires his paintings. >
    26 Feb 16
  • Prima Materia exhibition by Studio Formafantasma.
    Handmade vision
    Design News > Information Design / Product Design
    Studio Formafantasma offer an alternative vision to today's consumer society with their "Prima Materia" exhibition in the Netherlands. >
    24 Feb 14
  • Look: Best quality since 1970
    Opinion > Design Thinking
    Not long ago we were a sexy, stylish and original-looking country. We had elegance, grace, sensual rituals and rhythm to our daily lives. >
    1 Aug 10
  • Eco-friendly: Evolution equals...
    Opinion > Design Thinking / Design Thinking
    The source of Indian civilization happened in harmony with nature. In fact, forests are central to Indian development and progress. >
    1 Aug 10
  • The Litte Book of Shocking Global Facts.
    Bigger than big
    Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration
    Did you know that Niger has the highest birth rate or that 848 million people are malnourished? Jonathan Barnbrook puts it in context. >
    26 Jul 10
  • readymadeprojects
    What is a hybrid?
    Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration
    Inspired by cultural mash-ups and globalisation, Stephen Burks collaborates on a series that explores hybridity in colourful assemblages. >
    31 Mar 10
  • Tord Boontje answers all at DI2010
    Design News > Craft / Design Thinking / Product Design
    “Use what you’ve got,” proclaimed master product designer Tord Boontje in his sensitive, meditative presentation. >
    18 Mar 10
  • Think design with Bruce Nussbaum at DI2010
    Festival News > Design Thinking / Creative Economy
    Globalisation, technology, recession… Business sure has gotten complicated in the 21st-century. The solution lies in design. >
    28 Jan 10
  • Lucy Orta exhibits a land without borders
    Design News >
    Lucy Orta doesn’t just stand by and watch the world change. She creates the change she wants to see. >
    18 Dec 09
  • Craft debate: Christine Moosmann
    Opinion > Craft
    Editor of Novum magazine, a Design Indaba media partner, Christine Moosmann weighs in on Design Indaba's craft debate. >
    1 Feb 09
  • Aquascape
    Imagination @ 2.0 gbps
    Opinion > Design Thinking
    Professor Shin-ichi Takemura announces the dawn of a new era of mass media. >
    1 May 08
  • Happy camper
    Dialogues > Creative Economy / Graphic Design & Illustration
    Sean O’Toole spoke to Shubhankar Ray, whose collaborative partners have included some of the world’s most successful fashion brands. >
    1 Nov 03
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