South Africa | Design Indaba

Design Indaba Conference 2018: Experience the world's leading creative currency

Driving design for a better world with Design Indaba's iconic annual conference. >
#ArchForArch 6: Bringing the Arch for Arch to life

In our final episode, we learn what it took to pull off this momentous challenge. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | December 2017

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
#ArchForArch 5: Bishop Margaret Vertue on Desmond Tutu and the true role of the church in South Africa

The anglican priest shares with us her thoughts on the Arch’s legacy in the 5th episode of our series on the Arch for Arch project. >
Justine Mahoney

Artist

An artist who communicates dark subjects through toy-like miniature sculptures of childhood innocence. >
Julia Anastasopoulos (Suzelle DIY)

Performance Artist

This former Emerging Creative has made a name for herself as a DIY home improvement Youtube sensation. >
Shine/Bookery Literacy Centre

Educational Institution

This organisation is making a difference to the learning of young children in Kewtown Primary. >
Carine Terreblanche

Jewellery Designer

A jewellery designer who operates between the boundaries of fine art, goldsmithing and wood sculpture. >
Urban Village

Musician

The Urban Village sound can be described as South African folk music layered with electric, funky acoustic melodies and a blend of traditional influences. >
Jakinda

Musician

The Cape Town-based artist's work is an exploration of afro-futurism, black masculinity and a spiritual journey of self-discovery. >
Itai Hakim

Musician

A musician whose music doesn't fit comfortably into any genre, but could best be described as folksoul. >
Beat Sampras

Musician

A marriage of two different musical approaches. >
Natasha Jen on the power of being a critical thinker in the design world

The Design Indaba 2018 speaker has collaborated with Nike, the Guggenheim Museum, Google, Puma and MIT Architecture among many others. >
#ArchForArch 4: Albie Sachs on the remarkable legacy of Desmond Tutu

In the fourth episode of our video series, the former judge examines his relationship with the Arch. >
Awundiboni looks at how rape culture reduces women's everyday experiences

Thandiwe Msebenzi talks about her photography work as well as how she wants to use VR to further explore the topic. >
#ArchForArch 3: The value of our South African Constitution

The third episode takes us to Constitution Hill, the site of the highest court in South Africa. >
#ArchForArch 2: The Arch and his legacy

In the second episode of the Arch for Arch series, we talk to the people of South Africa. >
#ArchForArch 1: Is democracy a design project?

Design Indaba and Liberty partnered on the series to tell the story of the man behind the Arch For Arch monument in Cape Town. >
Cole Ndelu's arresting work tackles collective memory and the portrayal of black bodies

The Durban-based artist and photographer challenges representation with her disruptive imagery. >
A problem solving game console to educate the next generation of brainy nerds

Seebox was uniquely designed with engineering education in mind. >
Thandiwe Msebenzi on fairness, the power of fragility and collaboration

"Designers are constantly collaborating with other people to create things and they're constantly pushing towards reaching a broader audience." >
6 artists we loved at the AKAA 2017

The Also Known As Africa Art Fair (AKAA) brings together contemporary artists from Africa and the diaspora. >
Award-winning South African film shows that surfing is more than just a pastime

It's a dramatic foray into the life of drug-plagued youth who find redemption and happiness in the sea. >
How tech hopes to improve the lives of fishermen in South Africa

ABALOBI is designed to manage small-scale fisheries in the face of climate change. >

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