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We look to a wealth of African thinkers who are improving the world through creativity. >

New distancing norms in life after lockdown demand that we reinvent the way we socialize, especially as this mode may remain in place indefinitely. >

With the pandemic throwing wasteful ways into sharp relief, we’ve all had to step back and recalibrate. >

DON'T WORRY (TOO MUCH), BE HAPPY. >

The design community has rallied behind the cause, delivering a volley of rapid-fire solutions to help combat COVID-19. >

Join us as we highlight innovation and impact driven by virtuality and digital tech. >

Missed any of our earlier playlists? Catch up with our curated collections here. >

We’re taking the ultimate journey – one of self-exploration – to equip ourselves with know-how for now. >

There’s no doubt the pandemic has wrought indelible shifts. Here, we map just a few of them… >

A design response in the time of COVID-19. >

A Design Indaba initiative for South African Tourism. >

The winner of the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa was announced at the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >

The final day of the Design Indaba Conference concluded with speaker talks from Jeanne Gang, Rick Brim and Natsai Audrey Chieza. >

Design Indaba continued into Day 2 and here's what you might have missed! >

Here's what you might have missed from the annual Design Indaba Conference. >

Come experience the magic! Here’s your 3-Day programme for the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >

A cultural extravaganza second to none – performances, installations, design exhibitions, masterclasses and live music. >

How design will change our future: Design Indaba maps key social movements set to define the next decade >

Brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. >

“We want to be where the future is...Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, so we want to anchor our research and design process closer to the people." >

In a collaborative effort between artists and scientists, smell molecules from extinct flowers were extracted and their aromas recreated. >

The N'GOLA Biennale, in collaboration with Design Indaba, presents a series of talks that shine a light on some of Africa's phenomenal creatives. >

“The unknown in our practice is the most fertile place, and we love the unknown." >

In Deconstructed Anthems, he built a software that removes notes from the US national anthem at the same rate Americans have been imprisoned. >