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Design Indaba Emerging Creatives at Expo 2020 Dubai UAE!
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We are thrilled to be representing South Africa at this World Expo
17 Nov 21
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#DI Exclusive: Timothée Mion tells us how to take out the trash
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We probe Mion’s concept for clearing space debris
17 Nov 21
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How Re-roll Station is helping African fashion entrepreneurs launch their brands globally
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
We chat with the brains behind Re-roll, Kesiena Harry and Cher Potter
16 Nov 21
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#DI Emerging Creative Ntobeko Nxumalo shares how he “just did” his Zulu-centric concept for Nike
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How the Swoosh can be used to celebrate Zulu cultural heritage
16 Nov 21
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OPEN’s Chapel of Sound is a concert hall like never before
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The rock-like structure offers panoramic views of the valley alongside the Great Wall of China
15 Nov 21
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How 10 tech start-ups selected by COP26 will help us reach net zero targets
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From combating climate change via AI, to Apps that reduce food wastage, these 10 companies champion tech for our planet
10 Nov 21
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Nine climate-conscious fashion designers showcase at COP26
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Fashion Open Studio showcases designers who are responding to climate issues
9 Nov 21
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Meet minimal Mandi – the brainchild of #DI Emerging Creative, Magrietha Labuschagne
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Furniture brand founder Magrietha Labuschagne on leaving law, and other things…
8 Nov 21
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Subline lets New Yorkers reclaim disused subways
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Urban & Landscape Design
Pietro Quintino Sella’s conceptualises new transportation routes for cyclists and pedestrians in abandoned subway lines
8 Nov 21
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antenna 2021 design graduate Rosana Escobar redefines the value of materials with her project, Unravelling the Coffee Bag
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Tracing a global product back to its local context and raw state
3 Nov 21
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antenna 2021 graduate Anandita Ayesha Rangarajan’s Hate, Spaces, Ghettos project uses architecture as a means of political and social critique
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Urban & Landscape Design
Commenting on ghettoisation and spatial segregation in cities
2 Nov 21
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Kimia Amir-Moazami tackles food wastage with Vorkoster
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Kimia Amir-Moazami tackles food wastage with Vorkoster
1 Nov 21
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Kim Kuhl’s Nessi project focuses on saving urban greenery
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Tackling pavement drought with a simple irrigation system
1 Nov 21
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antenna 2021 graduate, Benjamin Bichsel tackles plastic clothing waste
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Cima explores circular solutions for disposable medical apparel
27 Oct 21
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Maxwell Ashford presents his robotically recycled footwear at antenna 2021
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RUEI-01 focuses on responsible consumption and production
26 Oct 21
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Our Dutch Design Week 2021 highlights!
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Hot takes from Northern Europe’s biggest design event
25 Oct 21
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Tableau’s Post Service creates a safe space for mental health, grief, and mindfulness
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Architecture & Interiors
Through carefully curated design, a Copenhagen space promotes health and healing
22 Oct 21
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#DI Exclusive: Naba Abolova’s Zenhlanhla Myeni on retelling the narrative of township youth
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The Emerging Creative chats to us about addressing the gaps in mainstream media
19 Oct 21
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Timothée Mion presents his project for cleaning up space waste at antenna 2021
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The global design graduate’s CSTM.01 tackles the lesser-known threat of man-made space debris
19 Oct 21
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antenna 2021 presents a fresh approach to design dilemmas
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The fifth instalment takes place during Dutch Design Week from 16-24 October 2021
19 Oct 21
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In honour of Garden Day, we look to #DI Speakers who give a nod to nature
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Urban & Landscape Design
National Garden Day took place on 17 October
18 Oct 21
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World Food Day: Let our culinary masterminds dish up excellence for you
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Food Design
From gourmet trucks in LA, to fine dining with three Michelin stars, these culinary icons are just so… Chef’s Kiss
13 Oct 21
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No Waste Challenge winner, Sustrato uses pineapple leaves to create biomaterials
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Putting pineapple waste to good use
12 Oct 21
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An ocean of design solutions
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We invite you to “sea” pertinent #DI water and marine projects
11 Oct 21
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