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The Sounds of Nightscape: Part 2

Missed out on the first night? There are still two more days of Nightscape left. >
Olafur Eliasson previews his new Little Sun Diamond at DI 2017

Ending the first day of Conference with lightness, Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson gives the audience a sneak peak at his new the Little Sun Diamond. >
Addressing inequality with what3words and Gateway Health Institute

A collaboration between Gateway Health Institute and what3words to improve the lives of South Africans. >
Unwind: Design Indaba speaker sends everyone to sleep

Founder of the music-as-medicine platform The Sync Project releases an app that will use music to help people relax before they go to sleep. >
Can beauty redeem us?

Welcome to Design Indaba Festival 2017. Here is our first official dispatch, as we begin. >
Dokter and Misses and their Weird Dream at the Design Indaba Conference

Dokter and Misses and their friends take us on a surreal journey with their multi-disciplinary presentation. >
The Sounds of Nightscape

From the hums of psychedelic rock to an exclusive set by Black Coffee, Wednesday’s inaugural Nightscape has something for everyone. >
Behind the visuals: Design Indaba 2017 Campaign by Grid

Take a look at the ideas behind the graphic design campaign for Design Indaba Festival 2017. >
New York’s School of Visual Arts brings its Underground Images exhibition to Design Indaba Festival 2017

Underground Images is a collection of more than 50 posters created at SVA for display in the NY subway system. >
Architecture runs deeper than the built environment

Architecture is the thread that binds these Design Indaba speakers in their creative pursuits. >
Practical tips from fellow delegates and speakers

Take notes, bring a jumper, and don't miss the up-and-coming guys – inspiration comes from the unexpected. >
The Fog Catcher: Collecting water from the air

A model of an innovative water-collecting structure is premiering at Design Indaba Conference 2017. The Fog Catcher collects dew and condensation from the air. >
Nocturnal Animals

An American neo-noir psychological thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Tom Ford. >
Pure: No secrets, no makeup, no wardrobe in new Kyle Lewis music video

This new video for Pure, the reinvention of South African singer Purity Zinhle Mkhize, is an honest piece that promotes positive body image. >
Andile Dyalvane

Ceramicist

Renowned ceramicist and Design Indaba Emerging Creative alumnus, Majolandile ‘Andile’ Dyalvane is the founder of Imiso Ceramics. >
Black Coffee

DJ

Black Coffee’s penchant is for true Afropolitan house: home-brewed but future-focused. Expect almost sculptural balance and beauty. >
We chat to awe-inspiring artist Olafur Eliasson

We held a live Twitter Q&A with artist Olafur Eliasson ahead of his Design Indaba Conference talk. Here are his forceful and beautiful thoughts. >
Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2017

The cities of Durban and Johannesburg have creative talent and then some. >
The making of a dreamscape

Come with us into a surreal world of magical trees, otherworldly art installations and a full-blown lineup of awesome musicians and DJs. >
Tsépo Khonyane

Communication Designer

A 20-something designer with additional PR and event coordination chops. >
Desireé Noxolo Gumede

Graphic Designer

This young designer celebrates the impact that graphic design has on our perspectives of life. >
Robin Rhode on the artistic process as a journey

The lauded visual artist talks to us about engaging the notion of memory and journey. >
Ssanyu Sematimba

Graphic Designer

A creative all-rounder who believes that design is an interconnected language. >
Joel Matladi

Animator

A young animator who wants to reimagine Africanism through art. >

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