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How can designers address the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Design News > Product Design

#antenna2019 speakers have developed forward-thinking projects with this question in mind.

15 Oct 19
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Ditiro Mashigo on creating products that speak to her essence

Design Frontiers > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative talks to us about her textile and fashion design business that she started after being retrenched.

15 Oct 19
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The designers combating air pollution

Design News > Product Design

From smog eating roof tiles to sweatshirts that react to different kinds of pollution and more.

14 Oct 19
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Redesigning cities based on the words of hip hop greats

Design News > Design Activism

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces kids to architecture using a medium they love.

14 Oct 19
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Here is what to expect at the #antenna2019 exhibition

Design News > Product Design

Come see innovative projects including ones looking at redesigning hearing aids, photography and converting waste into ink.

12 Oct 19
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Sheltersuit is a wearable shelter for homeless people

Design News > Design Thinking

"Homelessness is a global problem and Sheltersuit, as we see it, is a solution that fits in any country," says designer Bas Timmer.

11 Oct 19
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Lauren Bowker is making the world a little more colourful

Design Frontiers > Product Design

The designer and innovator believes in pushing the limits of science, textiles and the natural world.

10 Oct 19
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Triggerfish launches new 10-second animation competion

Design Frontiers > Graphic Design & Illustration

“We’re looking for fresh animation shorts that celebrate Africa’s uniqueness and diversity,” says Triggerfish CEO.

9 Oct 19
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This women-led tech school has an innovative curriculum at its core

Design News > Design Activism

"I make it a priority to work with women and persons from under-represented communities in the tech world because times have changed..."

9 Oct 19
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Is algae the material of the future?

Design Frontiers > Food Design

We take a look at how this ancient aquatic life may hold the secrets to a sustainable future.

8 Oct 19
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Indian studio develops zero-energy, terracotta air conditioner

Design News > Industrial Design

New-Delhi-based Ant Studio’s clay cooling installation is both beautiful and functional.

8 Oct 19
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South African student tackles plastic waste with edible straws

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Chemical engineering student Leila Siljeur has won R50 000 for her “Eat Me Straws”, a collection of edible and environmentally-friendly straws.

7 Oct 19
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Tia Blassingame is using her craft to investigate racism in America

Design Frontiers > Interaction Design

Using old-fashioned printing methods, Blassingame’s work focuses on historical and contemporary racism.

5 Oct 19
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N’Golà Biennial highlights the impact creatives have on society

Design Frontiers > Fashion & Jewellery Design

For three weeks, the island of São Tomé e Príncipe was taken over by artists from across the continent.

4 Oct 19
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SMTNG GOOD is cosying up to art and design for the greater good

Design Frontiers > Product Design

“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.”

4 Oct 19
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Thonik design studio on why they design

Design Frontiers > Interaction Design

The book, by founders Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, is a celebration of the studio's 25 years in the industry.

3 Oct 19
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How Nelly Ben Hayoun is challenging the music and film industry

Design Frontiers > Film & Animation

Her new documentary, informed by the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, explores what are the origins of knowledge.

1 Oct 19
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We're proud to announce the £5,000 winner of the Dundeed Challenge!

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

Debalina Bera's project The Welcome Tent impressed the judges with its focus on food as a catalyst for communities to find a voice.

1 Oct 19
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IKEA & Design Indaba launched ÖVERALLT collection at Design Indaba Festival 2019

Design News > Craft

Two years ago, IKEA teamed up with a group of designers from five African countries curated by Design Indaba to create a one-of-a-kind collection.

1 Oct 19
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These designers are merging tech and product design for more inclusive products

Design Frontiers > Product Design

We look at the work of designers who are trying to make products that tackle access for those with disabilities.

30 Sep 19
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3 Ways to save the planet with urine

Design News > Design Activism

Researchers call it organic waste and we’re just trying to keep it off the streets.

29 Sep 19
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Behind antenna and its impact on future changemakers in design

Next Generation > Design Thinking

“Antenna gave us a platform to share a story and to be bold about it. I don’t know if other graduate programmes like this exist.”

27 Sep 19
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Mpho Vackier’s journey to international acclaim

Design News > Product Design

The former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently exhibited her furniture brand, Urbanative, at Milan Design Week.

27 Sep 19
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Biodesign, tech and the future of sustainable fashion

Design Frontiers > Design Activism

We look at some of the designers working at the intersection of technology, biology and fashion to make more sustainable garments.

26 Sep 19

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