Cape Town | Design Indaba

Photographs capture the dangerous practice of wine collecting in Namibia

The palm wine collectors in Namibia risk their lives for their cultural practice. >
On creating unique ceramics out of sand collected from all over the world

Lonny van Ryswyck talks about using sand from the depleted Theewaterskloof Dam to make the Design Indaba 2018 speakers gift, her process and more. >
Morag Myerscough's design converted at Cape Town primary school to inspire kids

This project extends the life of ‘Embrace the Unknown’, the structure that was erected at Design Indaba Festival 2018. >
14 graphic designers to watch

These up and coming visual artist showed us a sneak peak into the future of graphic design in South Africa. >
Meet the future of South African fashion

These are the young creatives in the fashion industry who formed part of our Emerging Creatives programme for 2018. >
27 young South African creatives to watch

Part of our Emerging Creatives 2018, these are just some of the young designers you should have on your radar for South African talent. >
Thomas Heatherwick on why the Zeitz MOCAA is unlike any other museum

“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

"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." >
Lebo Mashile breathes inner life into the story of Saartjie Baartman

“For the first time, Saartjie's life as an artist and as a performer – because she defined herself as an artist – made a lot of sense to me." >
Here are some highlights from Design Indaba 2018!

This year's Design Indaba was a multi-sensory event that brought together creatives from all over the world. >
In pictures: The Tolerance Traveling Poster Show at Design Indaba 2018

The idea behind the nomadic exhibition is to spread a simple message of humanity and reach the maximum amount of people. >
Meet the women who are leading by design

Design Indaba 2018 had the biggest contingent of women speakers and this is what they had to say. >
9 Design Indaba speakers that told us more about the future of architecture

How can the built world be improved? Take a look at the different approaches to architecture innovation presented by our speakers this year. >
Best moments of the final day of Design Indaba Conference 2018

And that's a wrap! Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered the last day of conference. >
Best Moments of Day 2 of Design Indaba Conference 2018

Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered on stage at this year's Conference line-up. >
Peter Veenstra unveils Dome of Plants project for Cape Town

Centrally positioned on Luthuli Plaza, a green Dome of Plants will offer an inviting garden-like space for local urban events. >
Best Moments of Day 1 of Design Indaba Conference 2018

Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered on stage at this year's Conference line-up. >
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Lebo Mashile premiered her theatre piece on Saartjie Baartman at Design Indaba 2018

She was joined on stage by Anne Masina to perform Saartjie vs. Venus, a play that boldly interrogated aspects of black feminine identity. >
Zaki Ibrahim on her new album, family and her approach to music

"We wanted to deliver an uncompromised album and build it from osmosis of our emotional and spiritual experience..." >
10 reasons not to miss this year's Design Indaba Festival of Creativity

From our speakers, to food experiences, special movie screenings and an urban music festival, there is something for everyone! >
Thomas Heatherwick's Zeitz MOCAA wins Cultural Architecture Award

ArchDaily has named this design a winner of the 2018 Building Of The Year Awards. >
Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance

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

Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >

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