South Africa | Design Indaba

A new public pavilion by Es Devlin creates a glimpse into the future of electric travel

A new interactive installation designed by award-winning designer Es Devlin, and commissioned by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, is now open to the public. >
Kagiso Lediga

Comedian • Director • Writer

Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and film director. >
Where would the South African comedy scene be without Kagiso Lediga?

The filmmaker, actor and comedian behind some of the country's most loved comedy shows and films will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2019. >
What can AI do for you?

Daniel Ting Chong uses creative coding to create collaborative artwork for Design Indaba 2019. >
Unscrambling Africa photo project reveals the Africa beyond the slums and safaris

Photographer Mutua Matheka launched his project to show the complex beauty of African cities. >
Entries for the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards are open!

The awards are open to artists, designers and architecture students living in South Africa and Zimbabwe. >
Tech innovations that make dealing with mental illness a little bit easier

We take a look at the interesting ways design can assist with some of the symptoms associated with mental illness. >
Unpacking graphic design with Milton Glaser, Paula Scher, Seymour Chwast & more

These industry elites drop some priceless gems after illustrious careers in graphic design. >
The Slave Calendar retells the story of South Africa’s slave trade

This award-winning campaign highlights the overlooked descendants of South Africa’s slave trade. >
Design Indaba Global Emerging Creatives Programme

Exhibits & Awards

Promoting cross-border connections between young creatives. >
Zach Lieberman on using human gestures to bring his work to life

The coder and artist speaks on his collaboration with Design Indaba and projects that have stayed close to him. >
Graphic designer Natasha Jen poses six questions for design thinkers

During her Design Indaba Conference talk she expands on her thinking since declaring: Design Thinking is Bullshit. >
Morag Myerscough on transforming spaces with colour and embracing the unknown

The London-based designer takes us through her work that’s added colour to hospitals, public spaces and more. >
Landscape architect Peter Veenstra on the importance of bringing nature into our cities

Veenstra, of LOLA Landscapes, talks us through three projects including the Dome of Plants, planned for the City of Cape Town. >
Lonny van Ryswyck on the importance of looking after our diminishing resources as designers

In her 2018 Design Indaba Conference talk she takes us through her projects including, A World of Sand, where people donated sand from all over the world. >
What does it take to make it as a creative?

We looked to a new book by Creative Nestlings to find some clues from women featured in the book. >
Gale Maimane on her new short film, starring Zoe Modiga, called Me

“We wanted to make a piece that encapsulates fashion and music in a skilful way. A tender way. A femme way.” >
Martha Cotton on the growth and influence that design has on business

“My clients have started to really look towards the way me and my design colleagues look at the world and solve problems." >
Graphic designer extraordinaire, Tony Brook, on his studio’s creative journey

The founder of Spin Studio shares his creative wisdom with the Design Indaba audience. >
Morag Myerscough's Design Indaba installation brings vibrant colour to two Cape Town schools

Design Indaba worked with stakeholders including SeeSawDo on two projects giving a second life to the Embrace the Unknown installation. >
Advice from past Design Indaba Emerging Creatives

Here's what illustrator Daniel Ting Chong, director Anthony Silverston, artist Paul Senyol and furniture designer Neil Grantham have to say. >
9 creatives to look out for this Women's Month

To celebrate Women's Month, we're highlighting the work of some of our former participants in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >
Gourmet Grubb on making ice cream from insect milk

Food designer Leah Bessa was part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >
Drop Drop app helps water conservation in drought-stricken South Africa

A new app makes every drop of water count as South Africa’s water crisis continues. >

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