South Africa | Design Indaba

A Cape Town art gallery is shifting perspectives on animation as fine art

A look inside an animation-focussed art platform in Cape Town that was inspired by a sense of not belonging. >
Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style

Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2018

These rising stars will be exhibiting their work at LISOF Institute in Johannesburg. >
Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound

Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
William Mapham

Healthcare Innovator

The ophthalmologist is the founder of Vula, a healthcare app. >
Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion

Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold

Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
GetSmarter makes online study as a working professional easier

We take a closer look at the high-touch learning platform started by upcoming Design Indaba Conference 2018 speakers, Rob and Sam Paddock. >
Identity: History and triumph in handwriting

Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Petite Noir on Bra Hugh's influence and the limitless nature of African creativity

“He said something – not a lot of artists say much, they’re just entertainers. Bra Hugh used his music as a weapon." >
“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story

Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018. >
Exclusive pop-up restaurant and gourmet street food to be part of Design Indaba 2018

We're planning a multi-sensory experience filled with sounds, sights, and tastes. >
Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018

Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders! >
#DIonenightonly: Here's what to expect at Design Indaba's free public opening

One of you could win double tickets to Nightscape at Design Indaba on 22-23 February! >
We delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of saltwater desalination

Is reverse osmosis the best answer for Cape Town’s water scarcity crisis? >
Cape Town architect Ilze Wolff is up for emerging architect of the year award

Wolff's work is as concerned with social transformation as it is with documenting Cape Town's architectural heritage. >
Shaakira Jassat

Design Researcher. >
Nightscape at Design Indaba will be an urban night festival to remember

From pop-up galleries, exhibitions, exclusive music performances and food experiences, we have something for everyone! >
Design Indaba Conference will be simulcast across several South African cities

Joburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom will have venues that will be simulcasting the conference. >
Buhle Ngaba

Actress • Writer

Actress and Writer. >
Designer Thebe Magugu explores escapism in his latest collection

"I started to imagine a woman taking to the great outdoors, to escape the burdens and noise of urban living." >
Samuel Mabizela

Product Designer

Artist. >
Digi Lab Africa aims to train aspirant digital creatives for free

The programme is looking for creatives who want to work in the digital music, animation, virtual reality and film world. >
Hugh Masekela in conversation with Stewart Levine

#DIarchives: In 2011 Hugh Masekela sat down with long-time collaborator American producer, Stewart Levine to discuss his career on the Design Indaba stage. >

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