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Sphelele Gumede creates menacing characters using vivid colours

Q&A > African Design
In his series 52.177 the illustrator explores his personal inspirations.
11 Sep 19
nardstar kion queen
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Street artist Nardstar is painting women of colour in public spaces

Design News > African Design
Nardstar's murals can be found in New York, Paris and her hometown, Cape Town
2 Aug 19
Image: Kobie Niewoudt
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Illustrating vernacular South African terms

Design Frontiers > Graphic Design & Illustration
Kobie Niewoudt explores “Tsotsitaal” (the slang language among Cape Town's youth) with her illustrations and quirky gifs.
1 Aug 19
youngtsa 3t things take time
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Youngsta: Rapping the stories of the Cape Colony

Design News > African Design
We sat down with one of South African rap's busiest and most artists.
3 Apr 19
Abstract Peaces by Tsoku Maela
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Abstract Peaces: Redefining mental illness

Design News > African Design
Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela challenges the stigma around mental illness by drawing on his personal experience.
26 Mar 19

South African design stories

Discover what’s happening on South Africa's exciting and innovative creative landscape

  • nardstar kion queen Watch
    Street artist Nardstar is painting women of colour in public spaces
    Creative Work > Design Activism
    Nardstar's murals can be found in New York, Paris and her hometown, Cape Town
    2 Aug 19
  • Image: Kobie Niewoudt Watch
    Illustrating vernacular South African terms
    Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration
    Kobie Niewoudt explores “Tsotsitaal” (the slang language among Cape Town's youth) with her illustrations and quirky gifs.
    1 Aug 19
  • Paul Shiakallis - Marok Watch
    Meet Botswana's Queens of Marok
    Creative Work > Art & Photography
    South African photographer Paul Shiakallis documents the leather-wearing women of Botswana’s heavy metal scene.
    2 May 19
  • youngtsa 3t things take time Watch
    Youngsta: Rapping the stories of the Cape Colony
    Creative Work > Music & Sound Design
    We sat down with one of South African rap's busiest and most artists.
    3 Apr 19
  • Abstract Peaces by Tsoku Maela Watch
    Abstract Peaces: Redefining mental illness
    Creative Work > Art & Photography
    Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela challenges the stigma around mental illness by drawing on his personal experience.
    26 Mar 19
  • Watch
    A vote for ‘beauty’: What does it mean to you?
    Creative Work > Creative Economy
    As Design Indaba 2019 kicks off, voting for the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa is still open! Make your choice now.
    27 Feb 19 / Design Indaba Festival 2019
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    In remembrance of Hugh Masekela
    Interviews > Music & Sound Design
    A year after his death, you take the wheel in an interview with the legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela.
    23 Jan 19 / Brand Collaboration
  • Design Indaba Emerging Creatives 2019 Watch
    The 2019 Design Indaba Emerging Creatives are here
    Creative Work > Design Activism
    Each year we select 50 up and coming South African creatives and each year they surprise and beguile us.
    29 Nov 18 / Design Indaba Festival 2019
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    Gourmet Grubb on making ice cream from insect milk
    Creative Work > Food Design
    Food designer Leah Bessa was part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme.
    3 Aug 18
  • Drop Drop, a UCT mobile app, helps residents use water responsibly. Watch
    Drop Drop app helps water conservation in drought-stricken South Africa
    Creative Work > Information Design
    A new app makes every drop of water count as South Africa’s water crisis continues.
    3 Aug 18
  • William  Kentridge,  The  Head  &  the  Load  2018.  Photo  ©  Stella  Olivier  The  Head  &  the  Load  by  William  Kentridge  is  at  Tate  Modern  from  11  -  15  July  as  part  of  14-18  NOW:  WW1  Centenary  Commissions.  Watch
    The untold history behind William Kentridge’s most ambitious project to date
    Creative Work > Music & Sound Design
    “The colonial logic toward the black participants could be summed up by: ‘Lest their actions merit recognition, their deeds must not be recorded’.”
    12 Jul 18
  • ChemStart: Bridging the gender gap in science education Watch
    ChemStart: Bridging the gender gap in science education
    Creative Work > Information Design
    South African scientist Bathabile Mpofu created a mini science kit in the hopes that it will inspire students in rural areas.
    28 Jun 18
  • Image Courtesy of Sethembile Msezane Watch
    Sethembile Msezane on why she uses her art as resistance
    Creative Work > Art & Photography
    South Africa’s history is wrought with erasure. Sethembile Msezane is reclaiming the narrative with her work.
    22 Jun 18
  • Duma Mtimkulu 00:02:40
    This young South African artist uses the everyday dinner plate as a canvas
    Interviews > Craft
    Duma Mtimkulu was one of 40 young exhibitors at Design Indaba 2018. Entries for 2019 are now open.
    4 Jun 18
  • Balini Naidoo Watch
    Durban fashion designer Balini Naidoo on creating a range of clothes for the visually impaired
    Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design
    The Emerging Creative 2018 wants to help visually-impaired people to become more self-reliant and independent when making clothing choices.
    24 May 18 / Design Indaba Festival 2018
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South African Designers

Browse more South African creatives on our Designer Directory

Thebe Magugu Pro-account
Thebe Magugu
Pro-account
Thandazani Nofingxana
Speaker
Tshepo Mokholo
Architect
Zingisa Ntwana Standard
Zingisa Ntwana
Photographer
Andile Speaker
Andile Vellem
Performance Artist
Speaker 2011
Laduma Ngxokolo
Fashion Designer / Textile Designer
Faith XLVII Speaker 2010
Faith XLVII
Artist
Ashley Lloyd Pro-account
Ashlee Lloyd
Industrial Designer
Lebo Mashile Speaker 2018
Lebo Mashile
Performance Artist
Speaker
Pascale Theron
Designer
Speaker
Nicole Nomsa Moyo
Designer
Mondli Kunene Standard
Mondli Kunene
Artist
Madri Scherman Standard
Madri Scherman
Designer
Tshepiso Mabula Standard
Tshepiso Mabula
Photographer
Basetsana Maluleka Standard
Basetsana Maluleka
Asanda Mini Standard
Asanda Mini
Fashion Designer
Zinhle Zulu Standard
Zinhle Zulu
Illustrator
Mzoxolo x Mayongo Standard
Mzoxolo x Mayongo
Artist
Thabiso Joyisa Standard
Thabiso Joyisa
Designer
Standard
Lorraine Raaths
Photographer
Standard
Thando Simelane
Fashion Designer
Hlengi Baloyi Standard
Hlengi Baloyi
Accessory Designer / Fashion Designer
Standard
Rolecia Janse van Rensburg
Product Designer
Kagiso Lediga Speaker
Kagiso Lediga
Comedian / Director / Writer
Pro-account
Kgaugelo Rakgwale
Photographer
Pro-account
Tyla Stallbom
Product Designer
Pro-account
Shamara Brenna
Product Designer
Speaker 2018
GetSmarter
Entrepreneur
Speaker 2011
Hugh Masekela
Musician
Pro-account
Ntombegugu Peteni
Fashion Designer
Pro-account
Jessica Middleton
Illustrator
Pro-account
George Gibbens
Industrial Designer
Nickita Pro-account
Nickita Maesela
DJ / Music Producer
Pro-account
Xolisa Sibeko
Communication Designer
Pro-account
Wandile Leeu
Fashion Designer
Pro-account
Tyler Yeo
Architect / Developer / Interaction Designer
Pro-account
Tshepo Sealetsa
Interior Designer
Pro-account
Tiaan Beukes
Furniture Designer / Jewellery Designer
Pro-account
Thaakierah Abdul
Graphic Designer
Pro-account
Stephanie Mzee
Photographer
Pro-account
Ssanyu Sematimba
Graphic Designer
Pro-account
Sizwe Mbiza
Artist
Pro-account
Sifiso Shange
Industrial Designer
Pro-account
Shelley Mokoena
Fashion Designer
Pro-account
Shelley Klopper
Accessory Designer
Pro-account
Sarah King
Ceramicist
Pro-account
Ra’eesah Hoosen
Fashion Designer
Pro-account
Neo Mahlangu
Graphic Designer

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