South Africa | Design Indaba

Bo-Won Keum on using design to help elevate the voices of prison inmates

The graphic designer worked on a monochromatic book that had handwritten book requests and thank you notes from US prison inmates. >
Marina Willer on the importance of creativity in changing the world for the better

"I like to use my creativity to change the world a little bit," says the filmmaker and graphic designer. >
Marina Willer on why designers should be creating frameworks for accepting political change

The partner at Pentagram on Brexit, family, history and the power of design during these changing political times. >
Shoko Tamura on designing garments that amplify personal expression

The Keio University student says wearable technology could redefine the way people play in urban landscapes. >
The creators of Krotoa on leading an all-women team in a male dominated industry

The South African creative team debut their film, Krotoa in the country after winning a string of international awards. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | August 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! >
Inspiration and digital storytelling with designer Pauline Saglio

The ECAL lecturer’s passion and profession combines photography, graphic design and media and interaction design. >
Pauline Saglio makes digital design tangible

The media and interaction designer’s work challenges perceptions of interactive and digital projects. >
The making of Taputti and the Sea with Kaja Dahl and Agata Karolina

We follow the product designer and perfumer behind this scent design project as they epitomise the nature of Cape Town in fragrant form. >
On creating an alternative to voyeuristic travel narratives

Carribean-American storyteller uses art-focussed web-series to weave tales about countries like South Africa and Mexico >
Kaja Dahl on exploring the natural essence of Cape Town in scent form

She collected samples of soil, dried fynbos, wood, stone and seaweed to distil an accurate fragrance of the city’s landscape. >
The Reshape initiative: Developing skills and recycling plastic for a good cause

A 7-day workshop that tackles the problem of unemployment and pollution in one fell swoop. >
Dokter and Misses on bringing their weird dream to life on stage

The design duo, along with their collaborators, ensured this year's Design Indaba Conference opening talk was a theatrical feat. >
Design duo Dokter and Misses about the importance of the aesthetic function of products they create

“Aesthetic fuction is more important. How we designed what you don’t see,” on their wildly popular LALA Surma drinks cabinet. >
Grace Jun on studying human behaviour to sharpen design choices

“Designers should spend more time on things they’re uncomfortable with, particularly if it’s in the sciences of mathematics, engineering and even writing.” >
Shelter4Art

Director

Shelter4Art specialises in photography, graphic design and illustration. >
Designing for an inclusive & considered future with Grace Jun

“Less about perfection, but rather a desire to have more options.” >
Experience designer Nelly Ben Hayoun on colonising Mars with the worms from hell

In her Design Indaba Conference talk she introduces us to her project called The Life, the Sea and the Space Viking. >
Family-friendly sculpture garden opens at Franschhoek wine estate

The Boschendal Wineland Estate says they want the garden to be diverse enough to cater to both young and old. >
Designer Ayse Birsel on the importance of making time for creativity

“Design the life you love, then go and live it!” >
WAR Innovations (PTY) LTD

Web Designer

WAR Innovations (PTY) LTD provides unique development and design solutions for clients. >
Visual artist Chris Saunders talks collaboration and inspiration

We caught up with the former Design Indaba Emerging Creative to find out what he’s been working on. >
Ayse Birsel on designing a meaningful future for yourself

The award-winning designer talks about applying design processes to our daily lives. >
Peter Veenstra on building outspoken landscapes

"In the end we are happiest when the structural improvement and design [thinking] come together,” says the Dutch landscape architect. >

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