• Baskets by Beauty Ngxongo. Photo: Jac de Villiers. Stylist: Liane Visser.
    Head, hands and heart
    "Craft art", says author Elbé Coetsee, heralds the merging of "art" and "craft" as makers bring a conceptual approach to traditional handmade techniques. >
  • Take Five
    Take Five
    Michael Bierut explaining the power of logos in an exclusive interview with Design Indaba was the most popular story this week. >
  • Michael Bierut: The primitive power of logos.
    Michael Bierut (Part 2): The primitive power of logos
    The award-winning graphic designer decodes why the simple shapes of a logo can have such great impact. >
  • KWEZI by Loyiso Mkhize
    A hustler and champion of local comics
    Loyiso Mkhize tells us about his local superhero comic, “KWEZI”, which he hopes will become a phenomenon. >
  • Party Bunch & Co stationery.
    A reason to celebrate
    Party Bunch & Co’s illustrated designs blur the line between stationery and art. >
  • Ceramicist Chuma Maweni works at the potter's wheel at Art In The Forest in Constantia. Image curtesy of Jac de Villliers.
    Shapes in clay
    Ceramicist Chuma Maweni creates contemporary black-and-white striped conical pots at Art In The Forest, a ceramics centre where young artists are mentored. >
  • The DeskStand
    The DeskStand by RCAgency
    It’s said to be as deadly as smoking and sugar but have no fear, Cape Town-based designer Ryan Roberts has created a healthy alternative to sitting. >
  • Honey-comb by Leg Studios.
    Honey-Comb shelves by Leg Studios
    This new shelving system from South African trio Leg Studios pairs delicate copper connectors with raw wood. >
  • Take Five.
    Take Five
    The stories that most captivated readers this week ranged from high-rise farming to a small-scale kids’ furniture. >
  • Dope Saint Jude.
    "Keep In Touch" by Dope Saint Jude featuring Angel-Ho
    A sassy track with catchy wordplay by Catherine St Jude, a new female rapper from the Cape Flats. >
  • Andrzej Urbanski in studio preparing his upcoming exhibition, Mindgame, at Salon91 (opening 18 March, 2015)
    The tricking part
    Andrzej Urbanski's paintings may look like they were made by a computer, but the love for colour that fuels them is 100% human. >
  • Andrzej Urbanski in his Salt River studio preparing his upcoming exhibition, Mindgame, at Salon91 (opening 18 March, 2015)
    "The art of Andrzej Urbanski" by Rowan Pybus
    A short film about how artist Andrzej Urbanski experiments with colour in technically precise paintings made on the street and in his studio. >
  • Danelle Malan.
    Girl power
    Local creator Danelle Malan is using her XX chromosome power to push the male-dominated comics universe further. >
  • Sindiso Khumalo at Design Indaba Conference 2015.
    Sindiso Khumalo: We’re embracing our heritage and subverting it
    This fashion designer’s latest collection marks a change for her but she thinks we’re only starting to see Africa’s full creative potential. >
  • Skog Kids.
    Skog Kids range by Skog Kids
    Skog Kids launches a new range of South African-made furniture for children. >
  • Tshwane Green Project logo and identity system designed by K&i Design Studio.
    Flower power
    Design studio K&i has created an identity system for the City of Tshwane’s bid to become a leading green capital in Africa. >
  • Bofred and Sisters 4 Sisters.
    Handwoven wall mats by Bofred
    Bofred teams up with Sisters 4 Sisters to create textile wall art. >
  • Take Five.
    Take Five
    The announcement that the Boomslang was voted the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa snaked its way to the top of our rankings this week. >
  • Lars Fischedick.
    From all angles
    Cape Town-based architect and artist Lars Fischedick's work tests the boundaries of where it begins and ends. >
  • FilmFest Friday brings you the full length "Project Phoenix" film that premiered at the Design Indaba FilmFest 2015.
    "Project Phoenix" by FoxP2
    Project Phoenix premiered at the Design Indaba FilmFest 2015. Here we bring you the full short film, which tells the inspiring story of ex-gang member Roger. >
  • The Artymiss stand at Design Indaba Expo, winner of the Most Creative Stand Award 2015.
    Artymiss wins Most Creative Stand Award 2015
    In recognition of her standout lightbox display, the Most Creative Stand Award 2015 went to Pauline Irvine, founder of Artymiss. >
  • Dominic Wilcox.
    Advice for young designers (part two)
    More wise words for aspiring creatives from some of the most globally acclaimed design professionals. >
  • Thula Sindi launches his latest collection at Design Indaba Expo 2015.
    Milkmaids and cowboys
    South African fashion designer Thula Sindi's new collection melds rural and urban influences. >
  • Afro Delft. Image: Katinka Bester
    Bowel Bowls by Afro Delft tableware
    Afro Delft’s latest collection translates the sensation of “having butterflies” onto enamel. >

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