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For 2020, the three invited curators of the annual Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme constitute a thrilling trifecta of top local talent. >

Artists and creatives came together for the 'Rise' exhibition to raise awareness about gender-based violence in South Africa. >

We catch up with former Design Indaba Emerging Creative, Wesley van Eeden, following the launch of his new festival called Southapedia Mural Festival. >

“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.” >

In his series 52.177 the illustrator explores his personal inspirations. >

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard, believes exposing kids to creative careers can unlock a world of opportunities. >

We journey forth with The Lost Botanist into worlds unknown made possible through animation and VR technology. >

“It deals with a girl who is kinda stuck between worlds like me. She is from the hood but also from suburbia.” >

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 N'GOLA Biennial, in collaboration with Design Indaba, is hosting a series of talks featuring some of Africa's most exciting creatives. >

Thulisizwe Mamba gives identity to the new way of talking with emojis on social media. >

"I am an artist first, before anything else." >

Artist and LGBTQ+ activist Kawira Mwirichia is reclaiming the culturally significant garment to celebrate queer love in Kenya. >

“I believe in how powerful street art is and use it to give a place life or a feeling.” >

Ghanaian game developers, Enter Africa, are creating a game that focuses on the issues of safety and sanitation surrounding e-waste dumps. >

“This acts as inspiration to influence a positive work flow to the career or the job of your dreams.” >

"By creating positive works of art using black women we can begin to deconstruct our power structure." >

We spoke to past Design Indaba Emerging Creatives to unpack the way creativity and mental health co-exist in their lives. >

Meet the young creatives taking on the world through Design Indaba's Emerging Creatives programme in 2019. >

Addis Ababa-based creative agency uses visual communication to shape an image of Ethiopia that is true to its culture. >

Part of the Emerging Creatives programme, these young designers will exhibit their work to the public at Design Indaba Festival 2019. >