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Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Mably: Textile designers who paint with yarn

Touring the world like the rock stars of knitting, Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Mably are two technicolour textile artists whose work explodes with bright patterns. >
The way forward for Design Indaba Expo

The most important part of design is innovation, and now is our time for change. >
The next step for Design Indaba Expo FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the cancellation of Design Indaba Expo in its previous format, and what we can expect in future. >
Trailer: Selly Raby Kane on otherworldly fashion in Dakar

Senegalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane is going beyond regular aesthetics and redefining the creative energy in Dakar. >
Selly Raby Kane on otherworldly fashion in Dakar

Senegalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane is going beyond regular aesthetics and redefining the creative energy in Dakar. >
Yodit Eklund: Bantu, a surf brand for Africa

Bantu Wax, founded by Yodit Eklund, is an African surf brand that breaks the clichés of blonde, blue-eyed surf babes with images from Africa's own surf culture. >
Si Maclennan creates a nostalgic illustration for the Santa Monica Pier

The poster for California's Santa Monica Pier by South African illustrator and graphic designer Si Maclennan comes alive in this colourful gif. >
Radioactive bugs and the beautiful bayou in Ryan Gillis’ mysterious short film “Palm Rot”

Inspired by Florida, palm trees and a mysterious yellow crate, Ryan Gillis releases the short film that’s made a big splash on the awards circuit. >
Hearing aids are enhanced by wearable technology

Scientists have created hearing aids for the digital age, using wearable technology. >
Ross Symons: The art of origami (Part 2)

In the second part of this exclusive video interview, origami artist Ross Symons talks about breaking out alone and folding for the big brands. >
Even artists have to understand business to succeed

Want to get more business savvy? UCT Graduate School of Business is offering one South African artist the chance to kick-start his or her career. >
Ross Symons: The art of origami (Part 1)

Ross Symons quit his job in the advertising industry and became an (almost accidental) origami artist. >
Tracy Lee Lynch on curating, collaborating and South African design

With a portfolio of work that’s as rich as a tapestry, designer Tracy Lee Lynch uses her expert eye to create new spaces and public platforms for local design. >
How the simple drinks coaster is saving lives

The danger of being hit by a car while walking home at night has been radically reduced with a simple reinvention of a common bar accessory. >
Trailer: The Workers on the power of digital interactions

The Workers is a London-based digital design studio that challenges expectations of what is possible in the digital realm. >
The Workers on the power of digital interactions

The Workers is a London-based digital design studio that challenges expectations of what is possible in the digital realm. >
Creative interventions for Mandela Day 2015

In honour of Madela Day 2015, Design Indaba gave R67 000 to help people make a positive change in their communities. Here are some of the images we've received. >
Expressive illustrations by Pola Maneli

Former ad-man Pola Maneli left his job to pursue a freelance-illustrating career. >
Mema Designs: Design should inspire

The co-founders of mema designs believe that a thoughtful design process is behind every design that inspires. >
Eduvator is a new crowd-funding platform for educational needs

A new crowd-funding platform is hoping to help a little school in the township of Philippi realise the big dreams of its principal and her pupils. >
Sowetan art curator Zanele Mashumi gets down to business

Soweto-based curator Zanele Mashumi makes art accessible by bridging the gap between emerging artists and inexperienced art buyers. >
Robbie Brozin: Nando’s is serving up local

The world's biggest collection of African art outside Africa is owned by fast-food chain Nando’s, who are now investing in South African design. >
The search for talented African animators begins

Triggerfish Animation Studio’s new Story Lab could have a far-reaching impact on the animation industry in Africa. >
What would you do on Mandela Day if we gave you R1000 to make it happen?

We are giving 67 South Africans R1000 each towards making their communities better through a creative intervention this Mandela Day with. What's your idea? >

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