Katie de Klee

Enzi leather shoes are designed to raise the profile of made-in-Ethiopia

Enzi shoes are responsibly made in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and aim to raise the profile of East African products. >
Christian Benimana: Architecture with a mission

According to Benimana, before starting any project a designer must decide what his mission is and an architect must learn to think beyond the building. >
This feathered jacket flutters when you face north

This augmented feathered jacket by Birce Ozkan is a smart fashion piece that mimics the innate navigational senses of a bird. >
The evolution of immersive storytelling

Designer Alex McDowell works with cutting-edge experts to move entertainment into a new, more immersive and participatory experience for the viewer. >
A Michelin star for bobotie and biltong

Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is the first South African chef to win a Michelin star for his South African-inspired menu JAN, his restaurant in Nice, France. >
Design Indaba's Global Graduates – these are the ones to watch

We'd like to introduce you to the talented Global Graduates who’ll be presenting their work at the Design Indaba Conference 2016. >
Lava Lab believes we are all in for a surprise from the tech-savvy Millennials

Lava Lab is made up of interdisciplinary designers who are working to develop technological interactions. >
What we're looking forward to at DI2016

From stimulating speakers, surprise performances and exclusive jazzy tunes, Design Indaba Festival 2016 is set to be one for the books. >
We talk to the elusive Danish artist and "social designer" known as FOS

Copenhagen-based artist FOS, a.k.a. Thomas Poulsen, is responsible for an eclectic mix of projects – from social housing to floating bars. >
Kites could generate energy underwater

Kites moored to the ocean floor could harvest energy from ocean currents. >
An alternative, eco-friendly bicycle helmet

This bicycle helmet is made from a wood-based foam, making it a biodegradable alternative to regular plastic protection. >
A coat that doubles as a shelter for refugees

Students at the Royal College of Art have designed a garment that can turn into a shelter for an adult and a child. >
The delightful and disobedient design of Jaime Hayón

Quirky Spanish designer Jaime Hayón has become well known for his curious pieces. >
Paul Raas uses optical tricks and photography to investigate and interpret existence

German photographer and artist Paul Raas turned his bathroom into a darkroom and is searching for ways to put his thoughts and philosophies into complex images. >
Hilary Cottam on how design can fix social services

Social entrepreneur Hilary Cottam is working to help fix some of the biggest social problems of our time, using design as a tool for deep systemic change. >
Imogen Heap and the future of the music industry

Self-produced singer-songwriter Imogen Heap is an unusual digital diva with rare technical savvy and a personal vision for the future of the music industry. >
How getting out of your comfort zone can cure creative block

Two South African creatives – inspired by a Design Indaba Conference Talk – quit their jobs, sold their belongings and hit the road >
The twins at the heart of comic culture in Cairo

Take a look at this gallery of illustrations created by Egyptian identical brothers who work under the name Twins Cartoon. >
The Aerîal network uses Wi-Fi waves to track changes in your home

The Aerîal sensing network uses your home Wi-Fi signals to safeguard your space, focusing on security, elderly care and baby monitoring. >
Handstitched leather shoes from Ethiopia

Oliberté shoes, the world’s first Fair Trade certified footwear, are all handstitched in Ethiopia. >
MBOISA: The irony and anger of beauty in South Africa

Three young South Africans from three very different backgrounds set off a journey to discover the pulse of their country 20 years into democracy. >
Ai Wei Wei sets up a studio on the refugee-flooded Greek island of Lesbos

Chinese artsit Ai Wei Wei has set up a studio on the Greek islands of Lesbos to make art that responds to the migrant crisis. >
A poncho designed especially for cyclists

The Boncho, by VANMOOF, is a poncho designed especially for cyclists to use in the rain. >
MBOISA: A coat that brings tradition to a contemporary form

Thabo Makhetha's contemporary Starburst Coat is made from a Basotho blanket, combining tradition and modernity in a unique way. >

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