South Africa | Design Indaba

Here’s how Design Indaba super-creatives are changing the world, one creative act at a time

A design response in the time of COVID-19. >
The Department of Audacious Projects

A Design Indaba initiative for South African Tourism. >
Nando’s Clout Fires Up The Ravi Naidoo Residency for Emerging Creatives, declaring Mmamotsatsi Masike its First-ever Recipient

The announcement of the new Ravi Naidoo Residency for Emerging Creatives was made at the recent Design Indaba Conference. >
The Delicate Bracelet named Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

The winner of the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa was announced at the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >
Highlights from Day 3 of Design Indaba 2020

The final day of the Design Indaba Conference concluded with speaker talks from Jeanne Gang, Rick Brim and Natsai Audrey Chieza. >
Highlights from Day 2 of Design Indaba 2020

Design Indaba continued into Day 2 and here's what you might have missed! >
Highlights from Day 1 of Design Indaba 2020

Here's what you might have missed from the annual Design Indaba Conference. >
South African performer Lebo Mashile returns to Design Indaba 2020 as Master of Ceremonies

Award-winning poet, author, presenter, actor and producer Lebo Mashile returns to Design Indaba Conference as MC for the third time. >
Celebrate 25 years of Design Indaba with us

Tickets are on sale now, here is everything you need to know. >
It's HERE! #DI2020 speaker programme announced

Come experience the magic! Here’s your 3-Day programme for the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >
Branding powerhouse| Design Indaba 2020 speaker and alumnus Jakob Trollbäck designs for sustainability

Founder of both the branding and design studio Trollbäck will be returning to the Design Indaba Conference stage. >
Food for thought| Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen to share culinary business advice with Nightschool attendees

Book your tickets now! >
Material difference | Design Indaba 2020 speaker Elissa Brunato’s bio-iridescent sequins dazzle sustainably

Leveraging the power of biotechnology, Elissa Brunato has created sequins that harness the power of cellulose. >
Building sustainably | Design Indaba 2020 speaker Vukheta Mukhari’s bio-bricks help save the planet

Vukheta Mukhari and his team members created the world’s first bio-brick made from human urine. >
Apocalyptic food| Alexandra Genis’s ‘Atoma’ brings 3-D printed ‘spice’ molecules into the kitchen

Global graduate, Alexandra Genis will be speaking at the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >
Water course| Ratchu Vaan Surajaras’s climate-adaptive solution to Bangkok flooding

Global graduate, Ratchu Vaan Surajaras is set to speak at Design Indaba 2020. >
Rethinking rape kits with Antya Waegemann

The global graduate designs solutions for sexual assault survivors and will speaking at #DI2020. >
Sacha Buliard’s responsive mat lets users connect with their bodies

Global graduate, Sacha Buliard is set to speak at Design Indaba 2020. >
Breaking barriers | Enni-Kukka Tuomala’s designs channel radical empathy

Global Graduate, Enni-Kukka Tuomala spoke at #DI2020. >
All the reasons not to miss Nightscape 2020, Design Indaba’s public-hearted festival

A cultural extravaganza second to none – performances, installations, design exhibitions, masterclasses and live music. >
TREND FOCUS

How design will change our future: Design Indaba maps key social movements set to define the next decade >
The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

Brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. >
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Brand Specialist

urban strategist >
Manthe Ribane

Artist

Artist and fashion designer >

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