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Albus: The photo series challenging established standards of beauty
On #AlbinismAwarenessDay, a look at Justin Dingwall's groundbreaking photo series exploring the aesthetics of albinism.
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Visual artist Musonda Kabwe on using graphic design to tackle youth issues
"All my work is African because it’s all born here, but I don't dress it up for any tourists."
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Navigating South Africa’s convoluted minibus taxi system
The creator of the popular GauRider App, Litha Soyizwapi has plans to revolutionise the way we catch a taxi.
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Poetry's power with Lebo Mashile
The South African artist's rousing Design Indaba Conference talk on body politics, identity politics, and black female representation.
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Thabisa Mjo on using bold product design to tell stories
"I consider design a form of story-telling and design is the medium through which those stories are told."
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Artist Kgodisho Mowa’s conceptual posters tackle inequality
“The main message behind these photos is that countless people are fighting for equality and fairness."
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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.
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Urban designer Alice Cabaret on innovation in challenging places like Maboneng
"[Maboneng] has also helped to open a very needed debate, in academic and social circles, about urban transformation in complex contexts like Johannesburg."
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Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style
Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2018
These rising stars will be exhibiting their work at LISOF Institute in Johannesburg.
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Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound
Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion
Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018
Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders!
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Design Indaba Conference will be simulcast across several South African cities
Joburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom will have venues that will be simulcasting the conference.
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Designer Thebe Magugu explores escapism in his latest collection
"I started to imagine a woman taking to the great outdoors, to escape the burdens and noise of urban living."
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Samuel Mabizela
Product Designer
Artist.
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Digi Lab Africa aims to train aspirant digital creatives for free
The programme is looking for creatives who want to work in the digital music, animation, virtual reality and film world.
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Shamara Brenna
Product Designer
A Conceptual Designer with an interest in the way children use toys to learn and grow.
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Ben Myres
Motion Graphics Designer
Ben Myres is ready to put South Africa at the forefront of game design.
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Kgaugelo Rakgwale
Photographer
Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
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Ayanda Nkosi
Fashion Designer
Visual artist.
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Didintle Ntshudisane
Stylist
Didintle Ntshudisane shines light on being a creative stylist.
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Sifiso Shange
Industrial Designer
Sifiso Shange is a 26-year-old industrial design.
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Neliswa Mpungose
Illustrator
Neliswa Mpungose has found art and design due to her love for coffee, which is how she is changing the industry.
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