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Nawaaz Saldulker: Emerging Creatives Q&A

This week’s featured Emerging Creative is product designer Nawaaz Saldulker, who was part of the programme at Design Indaba Expo in 2013. >
Heinrich Wolff: Great architecture sets up great situations

In an interview at the 2013 AZA Architecture Conference, South African architect Heinrich Wolff speaks about transforming the Blue Shed at the V&A Waterfront. >
Made beyond borders

For her PhD research London-based designer Sarah Rhodes wanted to explore the nature of collaborative making between designers and craft producers. >
Peter Rich: Move outside the comfort zone of stereotypes

In an interview at the 2013 AZA Architecture Conference, Peter Rich speaks about his lifelong commitment to understanding the needs of communities. >
Design Indaba Conference gives you creative fuel

Delegates from the 2013 Design Indaba Conference share why they attended - and why you should too. >
RIP Madiba

The iconic and much-loved Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela has passed away at the age of 95. His life, work and influence will continue to inspire generations. >
Leanie van der Vyver on testing the line between sexy and grotesque

What lies beyond the projection of perfection? How far can we push notions of beauty, before it becomes grotesque? Leanie van der Vyver asks these questions. >
Seymour Chwast on God, sex and war

At Design Indaba Conference, renowned graphic designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast speaks about his compulsion to draw. >
Mick Pearce: The potential for Africa is huge

In an interview at AZA Architecture Conference 2013 Mick Pearce explains his design process of biomimicry. >
A dose of sustainability

A travelling fashion and photography exhibition highlights "the ills of present-day disposable culture". >
The Cabinet

Paper Cuts, an exhibit of limited edition prints by a selection of local and international designers marks the opening this week of Cape Town's newest gallery. >
Louise Fili on typography and gastronomy

Louise Fili believes designers need to have their own creative projects to find their design voice. She draws much of her inspiration from Italy and eating. >
South African candy

Design Indaba Conference alumnus Renée Rossouw's Liquorice range was borne of a three-month investigation into African self-decoration and colours. >
Design Indaba Conference 2013 roundup

In case you missed any of the magic, here’s a look at the highlights of the 2013 Conference. >
Chris Saunders: Emerging Creatives Q&A

This week’s featured Emerging Creative is filmmaker and photographer Chris Saunders, who was part of the programme at Design Indaba Expo in 2009. >
Returning to the source

Bespoke kitchen, furniture and shoji screen makers Andy de Klerk Cabinetworks is back at the Expo in 2014 with a famous lithograph-inspired kitchen design. >
Marian Bantjes & Jessica Hische on becoming (and staying) successful

At Design Indaba Conference 2013, Marian Bantjes and Jessica Hische speak about being accused of “ripping each other off”. >
Off the street

For his new range of products – to debut at Design Indaba Expo 2014 – photographer Ed Suter stepped off the street and into the grass >
Reg Lascaris: Young entrepreneurs must be brave

Advertising guru Reg Lascaris talks to us about his new book, Lessons from the Boot of a Car, and about the highlights of his career. >
Steven Heller on how an addiction developed into a calling

Graphic designer Steven Heller chronicles how his addictive collection of objects leads to the subject matter for his books. >
Beautiful noise

South Africa-based architect and artist Lorenzo Nassimbeni participated in a recent fashion/music/art happening and launched a fabric collection in Australia. >
Early-bird bookings now open for Conference 2014

Get ready for the ultimate creative rush and secure your spot at the Design Indaba Conference 2014. Early-bird tickets are now available. >
Skate park playscape

The City of Cape Town’s winning entry in an international design competition means the first city centre skate park is coming to town. >
Famke Jewellery S/S 2013

#FilmFestFridays presents "Famke Jewellery S/S 2013": a short film offering a glimpse into Famke's Summer 2013 jewellery range. >

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