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From our archives: Michael Bierut on how to think like a designer

Michael Bierut runs us through some of his major projects and the thought processes behind them: a rare opportunity to get into his award-winning mind. >
Santiago Cirugeda: The rebel architect on social projects

Rebel architect Santiago Cirugeda tells us why he is drawn to public projects and breaking the laws. >
Ackeem Ngwenya: Designing transport infrastructure for rural Africa

Ackeem Ngwenya talks about his design Roadless, which looks to solve the problems of transport for rural communities in Africa. >
Trailer: Omar Victor Diop on the tradition of portraiture in Senegal

Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is reviving the tradition of studio photography in Senegal, and recreating portraits of historical African leaders. >
Omar Victor Diop on the tradition of portraiture in Senegal

Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is reviving the tradition of studio photography in Senegal, and recreating portraits of historical African leaders. >
Hella Jongerius: Imperfection opens the user's imagination

Colour, materials and imperfection are just some of the things that internationally celebrated contemporary product designer Hella Jongerius values. >
Jenna Bass says we’re seeing a sea-change in South African films

Jenna Bass, hailed for ushering in a "new wave of South African filmmaking", tells us about her first film, her new film, and the future of film as she sees it. >
Ackeem Ngwenya on design for rural Africa

Designer and recent graduate Ackeem Ngwenya says scarcity in Africa is a blank canvas for designers. >
Trailer: Ackeem Ngwenya on design for rural Africa

Designer and recent graduate Akeem Ngwenya says scarcity in Africa is a blank canvas for designers. >
Morten Ydefeldt: Bridging the gap between digital and the physical

Industrial designer and maker, Morten Ydefeldt helps us imagine the possibilities of 3D printing design. >
Stanley Hainsworth on two decades of building distinct brands

In a talk peppered with audience laughter, Stanley Hainsworth shares his wisdom on branding the cultural icons of our time. >
Trailer: Stanley Hainsworth on two decades of building distinct brands

In a talk peppered with audience laughter, Stanley Hainsworth shares his wisdom on branding the cultural icons of our time. >
Yasser Booley: Out from behind the lens (Part 2)

Among other projects, photographer Yasser Booley has covered gangs in the infamous Pollsmoor prison with Ross Kemp and dying fishing communities with the WWF. >
Lorenzo Nassimbeni's drawings capture the essence of cities

Two new series by South African architect-turned-artist Lorenzo Nassimbeni express the characters of the city where he was born and the city where he lives. >
Yasser Booley: Out from behind the lens (Part 1)

Despite his mother's warning, Yasser Booley photographed political activist Chris Hani's risky memorial service, and he hasn’t stopped shooting since. >
Yasser Booley is listening with his lens

Yasser Booley has been taking photos since he was seventeen. Today, he has an impressive repertoire of photographs stretching over a number of artistic genres. >
Tia Blassingame: Combating racism through letter press printing

Designer and book artist Tia Blassingame uses the printed word to give her thoughts on racism in the United States a form of authority. >
Trailer: Tia Blassingame on the texture of racism in the United States

Recent graduate Tia Blassingame explores the relationships between race, history and perception in her work. >
The texture of racism & slavery in the United States – a talk by Tia Blassingame

"I made a headscarf that talks about the accumulation of wealth through slavery, as the black body as gold but also seeming worthless." >
Bentley van Wyk: Mastering the art of pottery

Ceramic designer Bentley van Wyk masters traditional techniques in his contemporary ceramic designs. >
Masixole Feni's photographs show how dignity and sanitation are inextricably linked

Activist photographer Masixole Feni has won the Ernst Cole award for his images, which show that inadequate sanitation robs people of their dignity. >
South African research team makes solar energy breakthrough

Researchers at Stellenbosch University have created a solar collection system to rival the most cutting edge facilities. >
Trailer: Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana on how purpose drives creativity and change

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana unpack the belief system that’s behind their award-winning ad agency, Joe Public. >
Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana on how purpose drives creativity and change

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana unpack the belief system that’s behind their award-winning ad agency, Joe Public. >

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