South Africa

Jenna Bass says we’re seeing a sea-change in South African films

Jenna Bass, hailed for ushering in a "new wave of South African filmmaking", tells us about her first film, her new film, and the future of film as she sees it. >
Ackeem Ngwenya on design for rural Africa

Designer and recent graduate Ackeem Ngwenya says scarcity in Africa is a blank canvas for designers. >
Trailer: Ackeem Ngwenya on design for rural Africa

Designer and recent graduate Akeem Ngwenya says scarcity in Africa is a blank canvas for designers. >
Morten Ydefeldt: Bridging the gap between digital and the physical

Industrial designer and maker, Morten Ydefeldt helps us imagine the possibilities of 3D printing design. >
Tim Lindsay: Awarding creative excellence in advertising

CEO of advertising and design awards show D&AD, Tim Lindsay, explains what he thinks gives agencies that winning edge. >
The history of apartheid is still alive in contemporary South Africa

Startling juxtapositions show the patterns of apartheid are still alive in modern day South Africa. >
We are Africa

Exhibition

Design Indaba celebrates Africa Month by hosting the “We Are Africa” design and innovation exhibition at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) from 14 May to 7 June 2015. >
Stanley Hainsworth on two decades of building distinct brands

In a talk peppered with audience laughter, Stanley Hainsworth shares his wisdom on branding the cultural icons of our time. >
Trailer: Stanley Hainsworth on two decades of building distinct brands

In a talk peppered with audience laughter, Stanley Hainsworth shares his wisdom on branding the cultural icons of our time. >
Forget cracking art codes – Sandy Little breaks them

The music and visual art produced by Bloemfontein-based artist and musician Sandy Little is a beautiful mess. >
Yasser Booley: Out from behind the lens (Part 2)

Among other projects, photographer Yasser Booley has covered gangs in the infamous Pollsmoor prison with Ross Kemp and dying fishing communities with the WWF. >
Lorenzo Nassimbeni's drawings capture the essence of cities

Two new series by South African architect-turned-artist Lorenzo Nassimbeni express the characters of the city where he was born and the city where he lives. >
These double-jointed panstula dancers perform on Vilakazi Street

South African dancers Jabu and JR perform a pantsula dance routine stretching the limits of "double-jointed-ness" further than we've ever seen. >
Yasser Booley: Out from behind the lens (Part 1)

Despite his mother's warning, Yasser Booley photographed political activist Chris Hani's risky memorial service, and he hasn’t stopped shooting since. >
Yasser Booley is listening with his lens

Yasser Booley has been taking photos since he was seventeen. Today, he has an impressive repertoire of photographs stretching over a number of artistic genres. >
Tia Blassingame: Combating racism through letter press printing

Designer and book artist Tia Blassingame uses the printed word to give her thoughts on racism in the United States a form of authority. >
Rich Mnisi: Fashion forward and business savvy

Just out of varsity and fashion school, designer Rich Mnisi has already launched his own critically-acclaimed fashion brand. >
Design Indaba Conference 2016

Conference

Experience the wonder of creativity. Design Indaba Festival 2016 presents its flagship creative conference from 17 to 19 February 2016 in Cape Town and broadcast live to 6 Southern African cities. >
Trailer: Tia Blassingame on the texture of racism in the United States

Recent graduate Tia Blassingame explores the relationships between race, history and perception in her work. >
The texture of racism & slavery in the United States – a talk by Tia Blassingame

"I made a headscarf that talks about the accumulation of wealth through slavery, as the black body as gold but also seeming worthless." >
Bentley van Wyk: Mastering the art of pottery

Ceramic designer Bentley van Wyk masters traditional techniques in his contemporary ceramic designs. >
Masixole Feni's photographs show how dignity and sanitation are inextricably linked

Activist photographer Masixole Feni has won the Ernst Cole award for his images, which show that inadequate sanitation robs people of their dignity. >
Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana: Connecting the dots of advertising

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana review the benefits of working in a digital space and the importance of strategy in a campaign. >
Chuck Porter: Do great work, be your own client

Advertising executive Chuck Porter speaks of the importance of becoming your own client and creating your own brands. >

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