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Shrimps made solely from plants taking plates by storm

Creative Work • 5 Apr 17

Shrimps from plants - impossible? Not so much. Thanks to one of the leaders in plant-based seafood New Wave Foods, this is now a culinary reality. >
The Girl Who Loves Roses tells the inspiring story of artist Panteha Abareshi

Creative Work • 5 Apr 17

Part of the Under Her Skin series, this short film explores the connection between pain and artistic expression. >
Pioneering the future of urban farming

Creative Work • 4 Apr 17

INFARM is a pioneering on-demand farming service that helps cities become self-sufficient in food production, while reducing environmental impact. >
African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities

Creative Work • Duration: 00:02:04 • 4 Apr 17

We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA. >
Think knitting is just for geriatrics? Think again

Creative Work • 4 Apr 17

The Kniterate will turn the sweater of your dreams into reality. >
Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations

Creative Work • 4 Apr 17

What would a text from Kim K look like? >
Veteran artist Douglas Miles’ Apache Skateboards teach the history of the San Carlos Apache tribe

Creative Work • 4 Apr 17

Meet the artist who identified the unlikely link between skateboarding and Native American culture. >
The African dream in China

Creative Work • 3 Apr 17

A new documentary follows African people as they navigate the city of Guangzhou, China as people become more fearful of immigration. >
Transforming the built environment

Creative Work • 3 Apr 17

Tour & Taxis is Vincent Callebaut Architecture’s plan for a green haven in Brussels. >
Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces

Creative Work • 3 Apr 17

In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness. >
See the hyper-realistic pencil-portraits by Arinze Stanley

Creative Work • 3 Apr 17

The Nigerian artist’s stunningly intricate work is making waves. >
Meatwreck: the artistic duo challenging the notion of beauty

Creative Work • 3 Apr 17

Mitra Saboury and Derek Paul Boyle’s unusual imagery makes the ordinary uncomfortable. >
Roadhouse: Picturing South Africa's Ekurhuleni

Creative Work • 31 Mar 17

A new photography initiative in Gauteng, South Africa. >
A conference is the new way of doing business

Point of View • 31 Mar 17

Ayse Birsel's lessons From Design Indaba Conference 2017. >
The fading tribes of the Omo Valley

Creative Work • 31 Mar 17

This photographer documented some of the last societies left untouched by the Western world. >
Check out the musicians paving the way for the sounds of Africa

Creative Work • 31 Mar 17

From Black Coffee to DJ Steloo, you won’t want to forget the names of these beatmakers. >
New Mars explorer inspired by origami

Creative Work • 31 Mar 17

It can tuck, fold and crawl. >
The otherworldly creations of Nomes Dee

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

Zambian graphic designer Nomes Dee is inspired by Afrofuturism. >
Sound of the Eye: Unique, Algorithmic Compositions by Aragorn23

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

Aragorn23 is an experimental musician, who creates algorithmic and movement-based compositions. >
Coding emotion and culture into art

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

"I try to make art that means something to people like me," says South African artist Lorenzo Plaatjies. >
A celebration of African portraiture

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

This Ukrainian artist paints unique portraits of Africa as a creative outlet. >
SLAMP: Lights poised between aesthetics and technology

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

Italian lighting atelier SLAMP reinterprets classic Italian design with futuristic flair. >
This music video doubles as a PSA for domestic violence

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

Created for UK singer Frances’ song Grow’, the animated film addresses the isolating nature of abuse. >
Vibrant Paralympic Games ad wins Art Director’s Club of Europe award

Creative Work • 30 Mar 17

The ‘We are the Superhumans’ campaign celebrates the disabled community. >

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