• Djibouti City, Djibouti.
    The other side of Africa
    Africa, through the eyes of architect David Adjaye, presents some interesting insights into the continent’s built environment. >
  • Architecture of the Third Landscape.
    The forgotten province
    The architectural richness of the Free State province is often forgotten or overlooked, but a new book succeeds in capturing the highlights. >
  • Guelar Muanza. Photo: Makhulu/Rowan Pybus.
    Creative makeover
    The healing power of art and creativity is helping to uplift and empower teen boys living on the streets of Cape Town. >
  • Ellis Park Swimming Pool.
    Journey through Jo'Burg
    Jo'burg is a place of harsh contrasts and with fast pace. But it's also full of hidden treasures, as the Wallpaper* guide points out. >
  • Maxim Velčovský
    Maxim Velčovský on communist philosophy and design
    Influenced by his "nice totalitarian childhood", Czech designer Maxim Velčovský talks about how this philosophy inspire his designs. >
  • Vuvu Chandelier by Louise Pretorius.
    Viva vuvuzela!
    Creativity knows no bounds and all of that, but this notion really comes to life with ideas for the reuse of the much-loved vuvuzela. >
  • Jakob Trollbäck
    Creativity is largely responsible for the type of lives we live today, which is a good thing, says Jakob Trollbäck. >
  • Ruins of Fietas - Yusuf Garda.
    Urban considerations
    Architecture ZA sees some of the world's leading architects and cultural producers in discussion about sustainability, urban public spaces. >
  • Chris Kilchling from Undacova Underwear.
    20Q: Chris from Undacova Underwear
    Chris Kilchling from Undacova draws inspiration from life for his designs. He also recycles culture, with creative results. >
  • Steven Cohen by Andrew Robertson.
    Poster people
    For many years posters have been an effective means of communicating social or political messages. Now see a local creative's take on it. >
  • Lifeplayer. Photo via fastcompany.
    Mobile lifeline
    The Lifeplayer is a new mobile innovation with the potential to dramatically improve the state of education in Africa. >
  • Shin-ichi Takemura talk at Design Indaba
    Shin-ichi Takemura: how the internet can address social problems
    With the internet making real-time worldwide connections possible, it can be creatively applied to address social problems. >
  • Superstars at DI2010
    The artworks of Design Indaba’s national creative team have been immortalised at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. >
  • Thabang Dithlareng.
    Two wheeling
    A gorgeous coffee table book about local cycling culture will help to improve the lives of struggling bicycle commuters. >
  • Design Indaba Conference 2011
    Design Indaba Conference 2011
    Conference
    For the seventh year in a row Design Indaba Conference is sold out, with some two weeks to go until the event. >
  • Frank Tjepkema
    Frank Tjepkema on designing negatives into positives
    Frank Tjepkema jokes that every designer’s portfolio includes a vase, but he believes design should also facilitate positive social change. >
  • Beach calligraphy by Andrew van der Merwe.
    Sand scribblings
    Sea, sand, sunshine and a dash of beautiful lettering and you've got a unique work of art on a totally natural canvas. >
  • Ascension by Cara van der Westhuizen.
    Filling in the blanks
    A group exhibition, Whitespace, at Salon 91 explores the possibilities of a blank white space. >
  • Hella Jongerius
    Hella Jongerius handles design with care
    Hella Jongerius has discovered one doesn’t always need to be too precious about handmade products. >
  • Inside Out by Joe Paine.
    Creeping out
    Joe Paine's solo exhibition Inside Out showcases a variety of interesting products, suitable for indoors and outdoors. >
  • Engaging the city
    Architecture must work to make our society more robust, Mokena Makeka believes. He shares his thoughts on public spaces and longevity. >
  • Chicken to Change. Photo: Jonx Pillemer.
    Challenging chickens
    Chicken to Change is a brilliant collaboration between Freshlyground and ZA News, commenting on the leadership of Robert Mugabe. >
  • Bruce Mau
    Bruce Mau on change and crises
    What we need in a time of crisis is love, ambition and a redesign of the entire human environment as a work of art. >

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