Durban

Bye Bye Bunny by Victoria Verbaan

Victoria Verbaan’s latest range of products bring her paintings to life. >
African architecture on the global agenda

The recent UIA2014 conference in Durban presented an opportunity to discuss the priorities for architects in Africa, writes Sean O'Toole. >
Garth Walker: Why Durban is a hotbed of creativity

The founder of 'ijusi' magazine credits the city’s unique cultural mix and location as the inspiration for his graphic work. >
Brothers from another time

At face value Laurie and Gary Holmes come off like a pair of ’60s California throwbacks. But take a closer look and you might see the future of surfing. >
Garth Walker: What does 'being African' look like?

This is the question the acclaimed graphic designer asked himself in 1994 when he started "ijusi" magazine – and he is still asking it... >
Beaded iPhone cases by Vukile Batyi and Laduma Ngxokolo

The quintessential 21st-century accessory gets a Xhosa-inspired case courtesy of Vukile Batyi and Laduma Ngxokolo. >
Inside Out: Don Albert & Amanda Laird Cherry

Two great South African creative exports – an architect and a fashion designer – discuss the challenges of flexing their creative muscles on the world stage. >
A winning trophy

South African design duo Dokter and Misses creates a striking new MTV Africa Music Awards trophy. >
Victoria Verbaan

Accessory Designer • Artist • Textile Designer

Victoria Verbaan is a design studio embarking on all facets of creativity, from fabrics and prints, to ceramics and beyond. >
Siyanda Mbele

Furniture Designer

Siyanda Mbele is an interior and furniture designer and was part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Siviwe Jali

Jewellery Designer

Siviwe Jali is a jewellery designer and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Songezo Baleni

Jewellery Designer

With his range of fine woven jewellery, Songezo Baleni is establishing himself as a design force to be reckoned with. >
Sphume Nxumalo

Furniture Designer

Sphume Nxumalo is a furniture designer and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
S'bhekile Jewellers

Jewellery Designer

S'bhekile Jewellers is a Durban-based jewellery brand and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Mozaic Accessories

Jewellery Designer

Mozaic Accessories is a Durban-based jewellery brand and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Design Indaba FilmFest is taking on Durban

Durban is hosting its first ever Design Indaba FilmFest as part of our effort to bring creative inspiration to more corners of South Africa. >
Design Indaba FilmFest 2013 (Durban)

Film

The world’s best creativity and design films, all on one screen. Now heading to Durban from 28 to 30 November 2013. >
Design Indaba Simulcast 2014

Conference

Design Indaba Conference 2014 will be simulcast live to five different venues around South Africa, in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, PE and Potchefstroom. >
Collaborative stretching

Mr Price Home’s new CoLab series sees the retailer collaborating with trending local designers in creating fun, colourful and contemporary products. >
Product spotlight: Langazela by Africa!Ignite

Bright, bold and beautiful, in this week’s Product Spotlight we take a closer look at Africa!Ignite’s Langazela cushions. >
Light, night, never

Richard Hart's "Night and Light and Neverness" exhibition looks into African rituals, magic and mysticism. >
Inscape Education Group

Educational Institution

Inscape Education Group is the oldest multidisciplinary private creative arts institution in South Africa. >
Freshly Found

Product Designer

Freshly Found is a Durban-based online store themed "vintage refreshed", featuring upcycled goods assembled by local crafters. >
Design Meets Life

Graphic Designer

Design Meets Life is a Durban-based company offering children’s décor and quirky creations for design-savvy parents looking for fresh, contemporary products. >

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