South Africa | Design Indaba

Laduma Ngxokolo's timely move into wearable tech

The limited edition Mna Nam by Laduma allows you to save as easily as you would normally spend. >
Introducing Spectrum.za – a new publication focusing on the work of black LGBT+ creatives

The e-zine centres marginalised identities and their narratives. >
Lernert & Sander on crafting their own niche, creativity and their future in high-concept art

"We are not interested in style. We are interested in a good idea," says the Dutch duo on creativity. >
Filmmakers Lernert & Sander address piracy in the creative industry

Their approach to their talk at the Design Indaba Conference 2017 was no different to their stunningly cheeky designs. >
Filmmaker and director Sunu Gonera on afrofuturism and getting branded content right

The Cannes Lions award-winning filmmaker believes in authentic African storytelling. >
Chris Sheldrick’s what3words is redefining the global address system

Making the world a less frustrating, more efficient and safer place. >
Cape Town décor label Mia Mélange revitalises with fresh look and feel

“Our intention was to express the diverse ways in which our products can be used in and around the home.” >
Punk designer Kate Moross on breaking the rules and rebelling against polarities

On the Design Indaba Conference stage, the multi-tasking creative discusses her unconventional approach to design. >
Henn+Honeyball

Communication Designer

Henn+Honeyball is a Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary design studio that creates memorable and lasting design solutions. >
Gwynne Graphics

Graphic Designer

A family-run design studio in Betty's Bay, specialising in marketing, illustration, branding, web design and vehicle graphics. >
Jabu Nadia Newman talks about the importance of womxn in film

“My design method is film, specifically telling stories through images.” >
Johannesburg designer brings boomboxes back into the future

His unconventional portable boomboxes make it simple for those who are nostalgic for boomboxes but also appreciate slick design. >
Growing mushrooms in camel dung to raise planetary chickens

Belgian chicken artist Koen Vanmechelen and Zimbabwean activist Chido Govera talk about the Planetary Community Chicken Project at Design Indaba 2017. >
Pixel Thieves

Animator • Design Director • Design Studio • Digital Designer • Graphic Designer • Illustrator

Pixel Thieves is the creative collaboration of Art Directors, Dimitri and Angelo. >
Wildetecture

Architect

AFRICAN FAUVISTIC DESIGN – Designs that are daringly, unashamedly bold. >
Yinka Ilori on telling stories through furniture design

“If the chair you are sitting on could tell your story, would it be a dangerous or good thing?” >
Filmmaker Jessie Zinn on telling truthful and sincere stories

The director is one of a growing list of young female Cape Town filmmakers making their mark in the industry. >
Jabu Newman and The Foxy Five on representation and visibility

The team behind the explosive web series talk about the importance of female-led filmmaking. >
Winy Maas on innovating into the future of architecture

The Dutch architect chats about how he is unlocking the potential of buildings in overcrowded cities. >
ULTRACONTEMPORARY Exhibition explores political art and its function in society

This collection of “emergency” art pieces is based on the fast pace at which our world changes. >
Cape Town feminist clothing brand on moving beyond t-shirts

The founders of C(l)it on unlearning their white privilege and next steps >
FAKA on penetrating art spaces and designing a new sound

Through their art, the duo is interrupting global performance and art spaces one event at a time. >
Add Colour teaches design thinking to South Africa’s youth

A pilot project by Sk8 for Gr8 aims to uplift through creativity in some of South Africa’s historically disadvantaged areas. >
Design Commons is a new kind of bespoke, global, portable conference

The deconstructed conference where design is the tool with which to face the challenges in our cities. >

Pages