South Africa

Design Academy of Fashion

Educational Institution

The Design Academy of Fashion (DAF) offers a three-year diploma in fashion, and has an outstanding reputation as a leader in fashion education. >
Head on Design

Sculptor

Head on Design creates African animal sculptures that resemble hunting trophies. >
Crafters go to market

Local crafters are proving that commercial success is possible for organisations with a social focus. >
Soft integration

Bridle Road Residence in Cape Town has a lightness and classic elegance about it, while being sustainable. >
Aidan Bennetts Design

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Mohair South Africa Ltd

Non-Profit Organisation

Mohair South Africa represents the South African Mohair industry, currently the global leaders in quality and quantity. >
Recreate

A unique, repurposed range of furniture and lighting, Recreate is a cutting edge interior design range started by Katie Thompson in 2009. >
Master Wire and Bead Craft

Artist • Product Designer

Master Wire and Bead Craft pride themselves in make exclusive handmade beadwork primarily for interior decoration. >
Aboda

Design Studio

Aboda is the lifestyle design studio of designer sculptor Pamela Schroeder. >
molo mimi

Textile Designer

Lisa Nettleton's molo mimi aims to repurpose discarded items, off-cuts and old finds. >
Nomvuselelo Mavundla

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Christophe Egret

Christophe Egret talks about creating communities and generosity in architecture. >
Golden future

The winning design of PG Bison’s 1.sixoneeight Student Design Competition and Awards is inspired by an armadillo. >
Mahala

Mahala is a free South African music, culture and reality magazine that strives to report and represent what’s really happening in South African culture. >
Papillon Belle

Jewellery Designer

Papillon Belle is a range of jewellery made from real butterfly wings, designed by Cape Town-based graphic designer and illustrator Audrey Botha. >
Design Indaba Expo – more of the best in 2011

Gear up for a new decade of local design distinction, starting at the Design Indaba Expo from 25 to 27 February 2011. >
Take Care

Fashion Designer

Designer Jessica Harwood launched her label Take Care in Spring 2008. >
John Bauer

Ceramicist

John Bauer pushes the limits of what is technically possible in ceramics. >
Pap n Zol

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Architectural recognition

Here's a look at the recipients of the 2010 South African Institute of Architects' Awards for Merit and Excellence. >
Silver Spoon

Fashion Designer

Silver Spoon is a clothing label originating in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. >
Enable the future at DI2011

Can creativity spark a revolution for the design of a better world? Book now for the 2011 Design Indaba Conference and find out. >
ON TOP OF THE WORLD

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Paul Priestman on the nature of product design

From the very small to the very large. Paul Priestman talks about product design, multiples and the importance of thinking ahead. >

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