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The Human Scale trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

The Human Scale investigates how we can build cities that enable vibrant, inclusive communities. The film is part of Design Indaba Filmfest 2014.

24 Feb 14
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A story of light

Design News > Product Design

Internationally renowned designer Christopher Jenner launches "Urbem" lighting collection at Salone del Mobile 2014.

22 Feb 14
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It's all a facade

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

2014 Design Indaba Conference speaker, Michel Rojkind's firm receives a Progressive Architecture citation for his design of the Liverpool Department Store.

21 Feb 14
00:03:10

Sponsored content: MTN's NekNomination gives free Wikipedia access

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

In response to a NekNomination, MTN has become the first in the country to provide free Wikipedia access across its network.

20 Feb 14/ Advertorial
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JR Celski on producing The Otherside

FilmFestFriday > Music & Sound Design

Producer of "The Otherside", JR Celski on how the Seattle Hip Hop scene gave him a new dedication to short track speed skating.

20 Feb 14
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Table manners

Design News > Product Design

Jaime Hayón has designed two striking ceramic side tables for Bosa.

20 Feb 14
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The Secret Identity of SA Comics

Inside View > Product Design

Cape Town-based designer, illustrator and Design Indaba Expo 2014 speaker, Moray Rhoda, gives Design Indaba his take on the South African comics scene.

20 Feb 14
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Design Indaba Conference AND Cape Town Simulcast SOLD OUT

Design News > Product Design

If you’re in Cape Town and you weren’t able to secure your seat, you can still have an unforgettable Design Indaba experience. Here’s how...

19 Feb 14
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Design Indaba FilmFest kicks off this Friday

Design News > Film & Animation

Book your tickets now for these one night only South African premieres.

19 Feb 14
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Embroidered skulls

Design News > Craft

Calavera will showcase a new range of embroidered skulls as part of Design Indaba Expo 2014's First Editions feature.

19 Feb 14
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Portal to nature

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Studio Tjep. have designed two entrance gates to the Aemstel Schooltuin in the Netherlands.

18 Feb 14
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Take time

Design News > Product Design

Mathieu Lehanneur has designed a new, even more chic, version of his Take Time! watch for Lexon.

18 Feb 14
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A’ Design Award & Competition call for entries

Design News > Creative Economy

A’ Design Award & Competition invites designers and collectives from around the world to enter products, projects and design solutions for award consideration.

17 Feb 14/ Advertorial
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African beauty

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Jewellery design studio Oh Dear Megan is set to unveil the "Africana Collection" at Design Indaba Expo 2014.

15 Feb 14
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European style

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Nendo redesigns the interior of Seibu department store in Tokyo with inspiration from European parks and squares.

15 Feb 14
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The Backup Singers Can Be Divas, Too

Q&A > Film & Animation

Larry Rohter of The Carpetbagger – The awards season blog of The New York Times – speaks to "20 Feet from Stardom" director Morgan Neville.

15 Feb 14
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Design Indaba Music Chart: MICR.PLUTO

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Check out the second instalment of an exclusive weekly music feature. This week's artist is MICR.PLUTO.

14 Feb 14
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Mentorship programme: Siyanda Mbele and Greg & Roche Dry

Design News > Product Design

We caught up with furniture designer and Emerging Creative Siyanda Mbele to find out what he thought about this year's mentorship programme.

14 Feb 14
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Boulder students

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Pentagram's DJ Stout has designed a new visual identity for the University of Colorado Boulder.

13 Feb 14
00:02:51

Margot Janse: Chefs need to find their own food language

Video Interviews > Food Design

In this interview award-winning chef Margot Janse tells us about the origin of food and how it plays a large role in the dishes she creates.

13 Feb 14
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Skull and bones

Design News > Product Design

Here's a look at Ceramic Factory's Skull range that will be showcased at Design Indaba Expo 2014.

12 Feb 14
00:02:10

David Higgs: The chef’s role is so much bigger than just food

Video Interviews > Food Design

David Higgs is set to bring the grungy urban side of food to Design Indaba Conference 2014.

12 Feb 14
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The Grand Budapest Hotel

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

EXCLUSIVE: A one night only African premiere of Wes Anderson’s latest movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, at Design Indaba FilmFest 2014.

12 Feb 14
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20 Feet from Stardom

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014 presents "20 Feet from Stardom" a film that tells the story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musicians of our time.

12 Feb 14

From the Archives

Future compostable

Design News • 13 Jun 22

Furniture designer Jonsara Ruth restores disabled pieces of furniture so they are both ecologically and ergonomically healthier >
Hold my beer

Design News • 13 Jun 22

Daniel Ting Chong’s partnership with Local Brewery & Co. brings inclusivity and fashionable fun to craft beer >
A continental visionary

Q&A • 13 Jun 22

Nkululeko Mthembu’s design thinking helps to solve uniquely African challenges >
Fast track to a modern Senegal

Design News • 13 Jun 22

Renowned Senegalese architect Fatiya Diene Mazza, who is founder of the firm ID+EA, has been instrumental in refreshing the infrastructure of her nation >

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