South Africa

Tord Boontje on nature and creativity

Design is intricately linked to making, creativity and the future says Tord Boontje. >
An Interview with Dirk van der Kooij

Some words from design's robot-driven Dutchman as he preps his live demo for Milan. >
Win a biomega NYC bike

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Diversifying Design

On a visit to Design Indaba last month, WGSN-homebuildlife observed a new generation of young black designers who are making a name for themselves. >
The art of ideas

The debates and ideas that capture Hylton Nel's imagination all manifest in his work in some way. >
QuaDror

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Undercover details

Here’s a look at some of the pics from local fashion label Undacova’s hot new campaign. >
Blog: Day 3 of Toffie Festival

Toffie's last day boasted a powerful foursome of presentations by Smiso Zwane, Jonathan Puckey, Alex Trochut and Daito Manabe. >
Biomega NYC bike winner announced

The ideas for how to encourage cycling in SA cities were all brilliant but there can be only winner. And that is… >
Blog: Day 2 of Toffie Festival

Highlights of day two of Toffie include studioMAS, Jürg Lehni, Javier Lourenco, Tumi Molekane, Richard de Jager and Cobi van Tonder. >
Design Indaba / Cape Town : Feb 2011

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Crit: The power of design is a curious thing

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Episode 107: Effective Measure & Design Indaba Special

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Not dark nor light

Neither photojournalism nor visual art, Between Darkness and Light looks at Jodi Bieber’s work that defies categorisation. >
Blog: Day 1 of Toffie Festival

The first day of the Toffie Pop Culture Festival opens a range of exhibitions and presents inspiring commercial activism from Conn Bertish. >
African-Inspired Knitwear

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Brands should consider South Africa as a cost effective “Creative Hub”

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I want to ride my bicycle

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Francis Kéré: Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture

Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture, says Francis Kéré. >
Michael Wolff at DI2011

Years ago creativity was on the runway. Today, Michael Wolff says, it’s flying. >
Freedom for all

Here's a look at Faith47's contribution to a new documentary about South African artists. >
Francis Kéré architecture: Towards a museum of hope

At the 2011 Design Indaba Conference, Berlin-based architect Diébédo Francis Kéré gave a presentation that had the audience on their feet, writes Designboom. >
Glenart at the Design Indaba 2011: when COFTA meets with creativity.

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Design Indaba, Cape Town

Fraser Black from Arts Thread (London) blogs on his visit to Design Indaba Expo 2011. >

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