South Africa

Modern reinvention

A design concept by Tsai Design Studio and Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers draws on historical relationships to modernise a building. >
Creations in cowhide

Using cowhide as her main canvas, Nandipha Mntambo challenges social and cultural norms with her creative work. >
Michael Edwards on incentivising kids by turning it into a game

Michael Edwards talks about incentivising kids by turning it into a game. >
Leaving footprints

Umcebo Design is planning an exhibition for Durban that looks to ways in which art and craft can address climate change. >
New Things

Senyol, Southey and Mackay Studio present New Things, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints. >
Chandler House

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Margot Molyneux

Fashion Designer

Margot Molyneux's eponymous range of elegant, classic clothing is made to suit any lifestyle. >
Very nice

Baja is a multi-purpose DIY solution for the desk shortages experienced in lower-income schools. >
Name your Hood

Hey Capetonians, show your hood some love by suggesting a cool name for it with the Name Your Hood competition. >
Name dropping

Figures & Fictions is a compelling look at contemporary South African photography. >
Last day for early bird specials for Design Indaba Expo 2012

Design Indaba Expo 2012’s stands are available for 2011 prices. Not to mention the early bird special until 31 August. >
Zapiro and Thierry Cassuto on satire and ZA News

ZA News is the result of a long-term collaboration between political cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (aka Zapiro), and producer Thierry Cassuto. >
Spring break

In a joint celebration of spring and Women's Day, Freeworld Design Centre presents a creativity-filled programme. >
Oliver Hermanus on his film "Shirley Adams"

Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus talks about the construction of characters for his film "Shirley Adams". >
Blog: TedX Stellenbosch 2011

The city was the canvas for design interventions at the 2011 Stellenbosch TedX event. >
Kreasie

Kreasie is a design and craft studio that specialises in theatrical design and all things creative. >
Enter the Your Street Challenge now

Own your street, love your street and improve your street for the Design Indaba Your Street Challenge. Deadline: 31 August 2011. >
Living spaces

Andrew Tshabangu’s photographic work is an exploration of the way that people inhabit their living spaces. >
Tomas Kral

ECAL graduate Tomas Kral talks about designing a luxury tea set for his graduation project and integrating craft and industrial design. >
Stefan G Bucher

While his brain may not be a team player, Stefan G Bucher works to get out of his head. >
August

August is a womenswear label that captures the essence of relaxed chic. >
Graphic design workshop with Sahre Victore Wilker

Join Paul Sahre, James Victore and Jan Wilker for a five-day graphic design workshop in Cape Town. >
Your Street

Social Activism

Your Street Challenge is a competition to transform space through creativity, one street at a time. >
Thomas Thwaites on making a toaster from scratch

Royal College of Art graduate Thomas Thwaites investigates how one would go about making a toaster from scratch. >

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