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Identity expression

2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creative Riley Axon uses their creative expression to digest the way the world perceives them. >
Letter days

When an alphabet saves a culture. >
Perfect pair

This 2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creatives duo share a love of creativity, craft and collaboration. >
Material boy

This contemporary artist loves challenging notions of understanding and breaking the rules. >
Light work

This wind-up flashlight kit was designed in collaboration with its intended users. >
She shoots

SAFTA-nominated director Jessie Zinn is a Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2023. >
Black and white

The new edition of Ernest Cole’s monumental photobook documenting the injustices of apartheid includes previously unseen material. >
Cunning stunts

South African artist Frank van Reenen’s latest solo exhibition explores human folly. >
Crowning glory

This series of ceramic and bronze sculptures pays homage to African women’s hairstyles. >
Blossoming creativity

The first contemporary florilegium in Africa is reviving botanical art with the aim of furthering conservation. >
African consciousness illuminated

A dynamic new exhibition probes the way black culture wishes to represent itself. >
Building blocks

Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2022 Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas has been passionate about architecture since an early age. >
Hopeful romantic

Blurring disciplinary boundaries, Cape Town-based creative Mikhailia Petersen builds intricate narratives in her photo series. >
Head above water

Former Design Indaba Emerging Creative Kenyaa Mzee’s latest visual collection is exhibiting at Youngblood Gallery, Cape Town in October. >
Parking off

Design Indaba, Beefeater Gin and I Love The Dough collaborated on turning a pavement into a community-minded parklet. >
The search for South Africa’s next generation of creative sensations is back!

Applications to participate in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2023 are now open! >
Primrose Chimhanda

Illustrator • Textile Designer

Influenced by architecture and interior design, this young designer creates fascinating prints. >
A new public pavilion by Es Devlin creates a glimpse into the future of electric travel

A new interactive installation designed by award-winning designer Es Devlin, and commissioned by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, is now open to the public. >
Noma: A temporary place called home

Filmmaker Pablo Pinedo Bóveda’s Noma looks at the struggles of a South African slum community. >
MBOISA: The Umthi Hanging Lamp is guided by nature and beauty of wood

Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty. >
Masana Collection by the Kraal Gallery

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn. >
Xplore Designs

Product Designer

Xplore Designs creates wooden 3D puzzles for children and adults. >
Essie Letterpress

Graphic Designer • Illustrator

Two-person design and print team, Essie focusses on designing and printing letterpressed artworks and other stationery items. >
Jess Ceramics

Ceramicist

Jess Ceramics takes pride in its exclusive and unique functional and decorative ceramic products. >

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