South Africa

Evolution Product

Product Designer

Evolution Product creates emotive home ware products inspired by nostalgic narratives from Southern Africa >
Triggerfish: Adventures in Zambezia behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of Adventures in Zambezia, South Africa's first feature-length animation film. >
We love new work

Launch your product at Design Indaba Expo and you could win the R50 000 Innovation Award. >
Sharp-Lee Mthimkulu

Graphic Designer

The melting pot of diversity that is South Africa inspires and informs the work of graphic designer Sharp-Lee Mthimkulu, a Design Indaba 2012 Emerging Creative. >
Eddie Opara on creating three-dimensional designs

Eddie Opara believes that a sense of identity is the most important thing one can hold on to. >
OKHA

Interior Designer

OKHA sets a new standard in the world of interior design with a distinctive and personal style that epitomises African luxury. >
DesignSpaceAfrica

Architect

DesignSpaceAfrica is a new architecture & design brand by award-winning Cape Town architect Luyanda Mpahlwa. >
Colour melts

The melting pot of diversity that is South Africa inspires and informs the work of graphic designer Sharp-Lee Mthimkulu. >
Mathieu Lehanneur on designing for today

Mathieu Lehanneur believes that each project needs to start with a question and not with a brief. >
Concrete style

Representing the three different stages of cement, Suzaan Heyn's latest collection reveals the versatility in fashion design. >
Gillian Fuller

Jewellery Designer

Gillian Fuller designs a range of bracelets that blend art, craft and contemporary design. >
Mathieu Lehanneur: Connecting with people from other fields

Mathieu Lehanneur is interested in cross-disciplinary collaborations to create various products with real-life applications. >
Eddie Opara: Who am I and what do I do as a designer?

Graphic designer Eddie Opara gives insight into what makes him who he is and what he does as a designer. >
Valerie Steele on cultural influences in fashion design

From the Ottoman Empire to modern-day fashion houses, Valerie Steele discusses the history of fashion. >
Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa

Exhibits & Awards

Renowned trend forecaster brings her curatorial vision to Design Indaba Expo 2013 – and South African designers are invited to be part of it. >
Functionally organic

Using organic materials and a sustainable design process, Lucas R Adams is dedicated to green design. >
R1 million in prize money available for urban upgrade ideas

Pitch your idea to improve life at street level and you could win a cash prize to implement it. We're giving away a total of R1 million in prizes! >
Postcards from Molotia

The Blackheart Gang's "Postcards from Molotia" project, hosted by /A Word of Art, presents prints and sculptures from a "war-torn jungle" called The Bog. >
Design Indaba refreshes website

Design Indaba website redesign featured on Bizcommunity. >
For the good times

Bright, bold and distinctly South African, Ed Suter's unique brand of photography has made its way into Mr Price Home - on tea towels, cushions and more. >
African kaleidoscope

From Cape Fynbos inspired fabrics to Niger hand-woven baskets, "Africa Adorned" celebrates the richness of African creativity. >
Festive gift ideas at Design Indaba's Online Shop

Avoid the hustle and bustle of shopping malls this festive season and shop for the best South African designed products from the comfort of your home. >
Light works

Revealing a clear passion for design and an intricate attention to detail, Martin Doller's creations are contemporary yet classic in style. >
Apply now for media accreditation

Applications for media accreditation to Design Indaba Conference 2013 is now open. >

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