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Online FilmFest – A first for designindaba.com

Festival News • 21 Sep 12

In the spirit of presenting great design content, we are excited to introduce the Design Indaba Online FilmFest - happening this October on designindaba.com. >
Applications for Emerging Creatives 2013 open

Festival News • 21 Aug 12

Looking for your creative break? Look no further than the Emerging Creatives programme at Design Indaba Expo 2013. >
Early bird savings at Design Indaba Expo 2013

Festival News • 16 Aug 12

Sales for the 2013 Design Indaba Expo are now open! Book and pay for your stand before 31 August and you’ll save on our 2013 prices. >
Design Indaba Expo 2012 highlights

Festival News • 14 Aug 12

“It’s awesome, it’s absolutely awesome”, says Patricia de Lille. Take a look at how Design Indaba 2012 wowed and excited visitors. >
Sónar at Design Indaba 2012

Festival News • 1 Aug 12

A Taste of Sónar at Design Indaba 2012 saw Europe’s foremost electronic music festival happening in Cape Town in a night that won’t soon be forgotten. >
Buyers at Design Indaba Expo 2012

Festival News • 26 Jul 12

In 2012 Design Indaba Expo presented the inaugural dedicated buyers and media day, a day before the event opened to the public. >
Fashion at Design Indaba Expo 2012

Festival News • 10 Jul 12

The very best of South African fashion was seen at Design Indaba Expo 2012 – here's are some of the highlights from the stylish arena. >
Design Indaba 2012 Conference highlights

Festival News • 6 Jul 12

Conference, dinners, parties, lunches, social entrepreneurship, helicopter flips and more, here are some of the highlights of Design Indaba 2012. >
Behind-the-scenes at Design Indaba Expo 2012

Festival News • 30 Jun 12

From empty to (really) impressive in less than one day - have a look at how Design Indaba Expo comes to life. >
Ka-ching! Sales Soar for Emerging Creatives at Expo

Festival News • 18 Jun 12

Exposure for young designers at 2012 Design Indaba Expo translates into swift trade. >
Design Indaba 2012 hits the sweet spots

Festival News • 15 Jun 12

Design Indaba did it again in 2012 – with the numbers to prove it! The past four years saw Design Indaba contribute R1 billion to the GDP. >
A Taste of Sónar

Festival News • 14 Jun 12

Bringing Europe's best electronic festival to Cape Town, A Taste of Sónar was a night of audiovisual mayhem that South Africa won't forget. >
Absa at Design Indaba 2012

Festival News • 1 Jun 12

Absa, a Design Indaba 2012 sponsor, share why they align themselves with the brand, and how creativity adds value to everyday life. >
Grolsch at Design Indaba 2012

Festival News • 1 Jun 12

From a 360 degree bar to bespoke draught glasses, loyal sponsor Grolsch enjoyed great activation opportunities at Design Indaba 2012. >
Innovation pays off for Design Indaba Expo

Festival News • 21 May 12

Here's a round-up of highlights from Design Indaba Expo 2012. >
Thoughts on Design Indaba 2012

Festival News • 15 May 12

Design Indaba 2012 got raving reviews. Here are some of the highlights of what speakers and media had to say. >
COMMON Pitch at Design Indaba 2012

Festival News • 30 Apr 12

COMMON Pitch: South Africa at Design Indaba 2012 rallied social entrepreneurs from around the world to share their world-changing ideas. >
Out and About: Expresso at Design Indaba Expo 2012

Festival News • 20 Mar 12

At Design Indaba Expo 2012, the Expresso Show spoke to various designers and asked them about their inspiration, and also met a few up-and-coming designers. >

Press Coverage: Design Indaba in the news

Top 10 Best Business Blogs

XcellentMedia • 9 May 12

Designindaba.com is voted in the top ten best business blogs. >
The Wonders of Indaba

DAMn • 4 May 12

On dead ducks and Beckham's left shoe. >
Design Indaba 2012: Wisdom, Wookies & Saving the World

It's Nice That • Between10and5 • 20 Apr 12

Alix-Rose Cowie of 10and5 writes for It's Nice That about her Design Indaba Experience. >
Designing in the Spirit of Ubuntu

VISI • 19 Apr 12

Day two of Design Indaba 2012 had a very strong 'social design' undertone. We were impressed by the efforts by designers to truly make the world a better place. >
KEEP IT CONSTANT: Creative roots

Business Day • 13 Apr 12

Design Indaba Conference MC Michelle Constant on the 2012 Design Indaba. >
Trendsetter: Back to Basics

Home • 13 Apr 12

Dutch trend guru Lidewij Edelkort shared her priorities at Design Indaba 2012. >
Changing Costumes

Domus • 12 Apr 12

A design report from Cape Town by Christian Ernsten. >
W Cape identifies design as an economic development driver

Engineering News • 11 Apr 12

The Western Cape government and Wesgro have identified the province as the only one in South Africa to prioritise design as a key economic tool to drive growth. >

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