South Africa

From all angles

Cape Town-based architect and artist Lars Fischedick's work tests the boundaries of where it begins and ends. >
Concrete support

An innovative audio speaker has won the PPC Imaginarium Awards, a showcase for design and art that pushes the boundaries of work made in concrete. >
Top 5 Emerging Creatives to watch – House and Leisure

House and Leisure's Megan King chooses her favourite young designers at Design Indaba Expo 2015. >
"It's the end of fashion as we know it," says Li Edelkoort

Fashion is dead, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort has declared. Dezeen editor Marcus Fairs interviews Li Edelkoort. >
"Project Phoenix" by FoxP2

Project Phoenix premiered at the Design Indaba FilmFest 2015. Here we bring you the full short film, which tells the inspiring story of ex-gang member Roger. >
Artymiss wins Most Creative Stand Award 2015

In recognition of her standout lightbox display, the Most Creative Stand Award 2015 went to Pauline Irvine, founder of Artymiss. >
Wrap yourself in a Rothko

Hinterveld’s new 2015/16 collection introduces colour-soaked patterns and a variety of yarn blends. >
Advice for young designers (part two)

More wise words for aspiring creatives from some of the most globally acclaimed design professionals. >
Casey Neistat at Design Indaba

We interview the self-taught filmmaker, who sees YouTube and Snapchat as ideal forms of distribution >
Milkmaids and cowboys

South African fashion designer Thula Sindi's new collection melds rural and urban influences. >
Bowel Bowls by Afro Delft tableware

Afro Delft’s latest collection translates the sensation of “having butterflies” onto enamel. >
Sponsored content: The search for ZA design talent is on!

Nando’s Hot Young Design 2015 competition is calling young South African designers to propose a light for the interior of a Nando's restaurant. >
Rosita Missoni at Design Indaba 2015 – SA Homeowner

SA Homeowner's Janine Jorgensen covers Rosita Missoni's presentation on stage at Design Indaba Conference. >
A comic spread

South African comics are becoming progressively more prominent on the global storyboard. >
The memory of a print

Fashion and textile designer Sindiso Khumalo recently launched a fashion collection very different from anything she has done before. >
Hempsuit by the Joinery

Organic fashion brand The Joinery uses hemp as a design material to reduce the carbon footprint of the local fashion industry. >
Sounding off on Design Indaba Music 2015

Music writer Jon Monsoon reflects on the sonic variety on offer at Design Indaba Music 2015, from happy downbeats to violent shoegaze. >
Masana Collection by the Kraal Gallery

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn. >
The Boomslang voted Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

Kirstenbosch's suspended walkway designed by Mark Thomas and Henry Fagan is the public's choice in the Most Beautiful Object in SA at Design Indaba Expo 2015. >
Lost in the euphoria of creating

Emerging Creative Rich Mnisi tells us about the inspiration behind his fashion brand, OATH >
The feminine allure

Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale captivated local fashionistas as he took to the Design Indaba Expo fashion ramp. >
The stuff of legends

Illustrations of local myths by 44 different artists sold like hot cakes from the "Paper Planes" exhibition at Design Indaba Expo. >
Denim fashion retailer G-Star Raw woos female audience in latest campaign

G-Star Raw is preparing to launch a marketing push to engage female consumers with the brand. >
Playing with clay

In this interview, we chat with Catherine Ash about ceramics in the contemporary age. >

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