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Hella Jongerius - a former #DI Speaker - welcomes you into her magical world of weaving

Design News > Craft

Woven Cosmos, Hella Jongerius’ interactive show, demonstrates 25 years of textile wisdom.

12 Jul 21
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Discover how #DI Emerging Creative Nhlakanipho Mashinini explores difficult subject matter in our exclusive interview with the young digital artist

Q&A > Art & Photography

As a way to make sense of chaos, Nhlakanipho Mashinini layers different artistic techniques.

12 Jul 21
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Why KoolKiel’s cool, Kenya’s new CAMO-flage, proud LGBTQIA+ garb, & more!

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

A shot of Expression

8 Jul 21
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Denouncing plastic, hair as art, African spirituality & the Bouroullec Brothers’s latest…

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

Design for people, by people.

7 Jul 21
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Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu’s Parisian show stands out by blending in

Design News > Art & Photography

Thandiwe Muriu’s CAMO series celebrates being African by playing with colour and culture.

5 Jul 21
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#DI Speaker Winy Maas’s latest MVRDV project, KoolKiel, is a community-engaged, resident-designed building

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

For its new building project in Germany, MVRDV has asked the community what they want.

5 Jul 21
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Designing for queer kids, #DI Emerging Creative Tristan Shaun Henry uses fashion as socio-political commentary

Q&A > Fashion & Jewellery Design

We chat to Tristan Shaun Henry about creating LGBTQIA+ awareness through fashion.

5 Jul 21
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Storytelling informs #DI Emerging Creative Lithemba Nziweni’s photography

Q&A > Art & Photography

#DI Exclusive: We chat to Lithemba Nziweni about his approach to his craft

5 Jul 21
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Spoon Archaeology examines plastic cutlery, hopefully, as a relic of the past

Design News > Design Activism

Kai Linke and Peter Eckart put 20 years of plastic cutlery on museum display.

28 Jun 21
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Tadao Ando, NeM and Bouroullec Brothers transform La Bourse de Commerce

Design News > Art & Photography

La Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection bridges past and present.

28 Jun 21
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Hair all about it! We interview #DI Emerging Creative Nikiwe Dlova on her hair art

Q&A > Art & Photography

Nikiwe Dlova brings together head and heart.

28 Jun 21
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We spoke to #DI Emerging Creative Lerato Lodi about spirituality and her art

Q&A > Art & Photography

Rising artist Lerato Lodi combines traditional African spirituality and contemporary Western practices.

28 Jun 21
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Reframing specs, a sustainable high-speed train, and adaptable materials

Design News > Product Design

Seeing into the future.

23 Jun 21
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The high-speed Hyperloop by Zaha Hadid Architects will revolutionise land-based travel

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Hyperloop and Zaha Hadid Architects on track to transport us into the future.

21 Jun 21
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#DI Global Graduate Ackeem Ngwenya envisions a future of fashion inclusivity with REFRAMD eyewear

Design News > Product Design

REFRAMD’s vision is one of individualized solutions to eyewear.

21 Jun 21
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#ECs IN FOCUS THIS YOUTH MONTH: A skilful sidestep saw the creation of furniture design firm DEFT Studios

Q&A > Product Design

Architecture graduates Zani Alberts and Martin Tallie formed DEFT as a creative outlet.

21 Jun 21
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#ECs IN FOCUS THIS YOUTH MONTH: Having drawn since childhood, Robert Mapomane now hopes to compete on a global stage

Q&A > African Design

Part of the Class of 2021, Robert Mapomane’s ambition has been further fuelled by the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme.

21 Jun 21
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Archi’s latest: BIG’s news, Sir Adjaye sculpts, Serpentine launches & Snøhetta redesigns cement

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

News and views from the world of architecture.

16 Jun 21
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#DI Alumnus Snøhetta takes Green Building One Step further by Developing Sustainable Concrete

Design News > Product Design

Norwegian studio Snøhetta’s pioneering new forms of concrete will change the urban landscape for the better.

14 Jun 21
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#DI Speaker Sir David Adjaye Showcases his Sculpture alongside Painting by Adam Pendleton

Design News > Art & Photography

Pace Gallery’s dynamic two-person show explores identity and language.

14 Jun 21
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#DI Speaker Bjarke Ingels’ O-Tower Combines Architectural Prowess and Cutting-Edge Sustainability

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

This future landmark by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) embodies design elegance and innovative technology.

14 Jun 21
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South African Firm Counterspace’s Much-Anticipated Serpentine Pavilion Finally Opens to the Public

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Postponed to 2021, Counterspace’s 2020 Serpentine Pavilion celebrates places of meeting.

14 Jun 21
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Get design’s latest: Louvre’s 1st female leader, PoAD opens, & Heatherwick floats Little Island…

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Innovation, engagement, and leadership are our watchwords this week.

10 Jun 21
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Souped Up Salone – Milano’s Innovative Response to a Year without its Furniture Fair

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Salone del Mobile announces the ‘Supersalone’ for September 2021.

7 Jun 21

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