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Something from nothing
Solar Foods’ photosynthesis-inspired process is creating a new future for food.
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Many hands, light work
The David Krut Projects art gallery in Johannesburg presents a collection of photogravures by South African artist William Kentridge.
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Fashion forward
Ten local designers and brands were awarded for their sustainability practices at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022.
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Dressed to the nines
SAFW award-winning menswear designer Samkelo Boyde Xaba is a Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2022.
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Into the woods
The pandemic inspired UK-based artist Oliver Chalk’s move from creating fabric installations to sculpting wood
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Sitting pretty
The creative director of furniture brand Bōpa Mmuso, Lindiwe Gugushe is a young creative in pursuit of design in all its forms.
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Steel Works
Johannesburg-based interior architect Daniella Kilpatrick designs steel furniture that marries form and function
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Golden touch
Mishaal Gangaram is a conceptual photographer, visual storyteller and one of Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives for 2022
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Dokter’s orders
Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary product-design company Dokter and Misses’ latest collection is functional art.
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Less is more
Johannesburg-based illustrator and one of Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives for 2022, Naomi Zwane believes that portraits have power.
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Light my wire
A contemporary spin on telephone wire weaving makes for a range of mesmerising pendants.
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Riyaadh Ismail
Fashion Designer
Riyaadhs Yaad is a streetwear fashion house, focusing on inclusivity, culture, sustainability and tailoring.
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Siyabonga Mtshali
Entrepreneur
Siyabonga Mtshali is a 23-year-old creative entrepreneur hailing from the coast of KwaZulu Natal.
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Sibusiso Zeus Feni
Filmmaker
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Photographer
Sibusiso Zeus Feni holds qualifications in Marketing & Advertising and Mobile Marketing
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Samkelo Boyde Xaba
Fashion Designer
Samkelo Boyde Xaba hails from Johannesburg.
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Njabulo Maseko
Poet
Njabulo “Kwame" Maseko is a young visual storyteller
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Moeko Selebalo
Designer
Moeko Selebalo started mark-making on lined paper using lead pencils at the tender age of 4
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Mbangiso Mabaso
Designer
Mbangiso “Baso” Mabaso is a self-taught game developer and innovator.
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Lundi Mlonyeni
Musician
Lundi Mlonyeni is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
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Kyle Kemink
Graphic Designer
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Photographer
Kyle Kemink, 24-year-old graphic designer, photographer and visual artist born and bred in Johannesburg.
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Fernado
Interaction Designer
Fernado describes himself as a concept developer. He has also taught himself 3D modelling.
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Nuraan Khan
Architecture
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Digital Artist
South African-born Nuraan Khan is currently pursuing her third year in interior design at Greenside Design Centre
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Mona-Lisa Mthethwa
Architecture
Mona-Lisa Mthethwa describes herself as inquisitive, determined and creative
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Charity Vilakazi
Charity Vilakazi tells stories through photography, painting and video art
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