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Film & Animation
A film on the science, art and impact of digital cinematography.
4 Feb 13
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From Nothing, Something trailer
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Film & Animation
A documentary on the creative process.
4 Feb 13
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Waste Land trailer
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Interaction Design
A film following contemporary artist Vik Muniz as he changes the lives of people living in the world's largest landfill.
4 Feb 13
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Design & Thinking trailer
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Film & Animation
A film exploring the concept of "design thinking" and its ability to solve global problems.
4 Feb 13
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Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present trailer
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Film & Animation
The story of an artist pushing herself beyond limits.
4 Feb 13
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Graduates at Conference 2013
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Design Thinking
We look forward to welcoming top graduates from design schools across the globe as Pecha Kucha speakers to Design Indaba Conference 2013.
1 Feb 13
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Four weeks to Expo 2013
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Creative Economy
With just four weeks to go, tickets sales for Design Indaba Expo have officially opened!
1 Feb 13
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Science & fiction
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Music & Sound Design
Marguerite Humeau blends design, science and fiction to realise her project "Proposal for resuscitating prehistoric creatures".
1 Feb 13
00:34:49
Andrew Shoben on public artworks that increase Gross Domestic Happiness
Talks
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Urban & Landscape Design
Andrew Shoben creates public artworks that encourage involvement from the public and ensure a lot of enjoyment.
1 Feb 13
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Words to be looked at, images to be read
Lookbook
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Take a look at some of Wael Morcos's work who will be speaking in the Pecha Kucha slot at Design Indaba Conference 2013.
1 Feb 13
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Sound & intuition
Design News
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Interaction Design
Pieter-Jan Pieters' Sound on Intuition project translates human movement into sound.
1 Feb 13
00:05:26
Scary Beautiful by Leanie van der Vyver
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Can perfection be pushed any further? Leanie van der Vyver’s Scary Beautiful shoes dig a heel into this question.
1 Feb 13
00:27:59
Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck on the different stages of product design
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Product Design
Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck believe that products have a particular purpose and it is the designer’s responsibility to make it adaptable to varying environments.
31 Jan 13
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Chamber symbols
Design News
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Product Design
KiBiSi's new collection of candleholders reveal historic icons with a modern twist.
30 Jan 13
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Tomas Kral at Maison & Objet 2013
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Product Design
Tomas Kral revealed his appreciation for elegant design through fusing tradition with new approaches, humour and freshness at Maison & Objet 2013.
29 Jan 13
00:29:08
Inga Sempé on articulated product design
Talks
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Product Design
Inga Sempé discusses various designs from tables and chairs to stickers and souvenirs, all emphasising what she deems articulate product design.
29 Jan 13
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Futuristic keys
Design News
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Product Design
Oscar Diaz investigated a solution for replacing lost keys in an efficient, convenient and fun project.
29 Jan 13
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From space to the silver screen
Design News
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Interaction Design
Nelly Ben Hayoun's The International Space Orchestra feature film premieres at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam.
25 Jan 13
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BarberOsgerby awarded
Design News
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Product Design
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have been announced as Maison et Object's Designers of the Year for 2013.
25 Jan 13
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Elegant & Alluring
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Celebrated graphic designer Louise Fili will be speaking at Design Indaba Conference 2013. Here's a sneak peek into her creative portfolio.
25 Jan 13
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Ways of seeing
Design News
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Four artists, two cities and a series of street murals come together to create the inspiring "Acrylic Walls" project.
24 Jan 13
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Subway sounds
Design News
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Music & Sound Design
Alexander Chen turned a subway schedule into a string instrument. Here's how it works...
23 Jan 13
00:22:51
Tonic on form, texture and materials in furniture design
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Product Design
Tonic Design creates timeless products, which celebrate beauty through intricate detail.
22 Jan 13
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Passing time
Design News
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Product Design
Oscar Diaz draws on seasons to create an ink calendar denoting days in colour.
21 Jan 13
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