South African Design

In his series 52.177 the illustrator explores his personal inspirations.

11 Sep 19

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Catching poachers on a rhino-cam

Creative Work > Design Thinking

With only four northern white rhinos left, this design-oriented solution may be the answer to the catastrophic decline of rhinos due to poaching.

31 Jul 15
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Tracy Lee Lynch on curating, collaborating and South African design

Point of View > Product Design

With a portfolio of work that’s as rich as a tapestry, designer Tracy Lee Lynch uses her expert eye to create new spaces and public platforms for local design.

22 Jul 15
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Creative interventions for Mandela Day 2015

Creative Work > Design Activism

In honour of Madela Day 2015, Design Indaba gave R67 000 to help people make a positive change in their communities. Here are some of the images we've received.

20 Jul 15
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Expressive illustrations by Pola Maneli

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

Former ad-man Pola Maneli left his job to pursue a freelance-illustrating career.

20 Jul 15
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Eduvator is a new crowd-funding platform for educational needs

Creative Work > Design Activism

A new crowd-funding platform is hoping to help a little school in the township of Philippi realise the big dreams of its principal and her pupils.

20 Jul 15
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The search for talented African animators begins

Creative Work > Film & Animation

Triggerfish Animation Studio’s new Story Lab could have a far-reaching impact on the animation industry in Africa.

16 Jul 15
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What would you do on Mandela Day if we gave you R1000 to make it happen?

Creative Work > Design Activism

We are giving 67 South Africans R1000 each towards making their communities better through a creative intervention this Mandela Day with. What's your idea?

15 Jul 15
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A new bridge across the Mzamba River connects a rural community to infrastructure

Creative Work > Design Activism

NPO buildCollective is collaborating with Austrian thesis students to build a sustainable bridge across the Mzamba River in the Eastern Cape.

15 Jul 15
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Trailer: Robbie Brozin on art, creativity and chicken

Conference Talks > Product Design

Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin emphasizes the global fast-food chain’s relationship with local South African art and design.

14 Jul 15
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Robbie Brozin on art, creativity and chicken

Conference Talks > Design Activism

Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin emphasizes the global fast-food chain’s relationship with local South African art and design.

14 Jul 15
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Imagining monsters

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

Robin Schnetler, who took over our Instagram account last week, began his illustration career when doodling in class proved more engrossing than the lesson.

13 Jul 15
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Where Love Is Illegal: Stories from persecuted LGBTI communities

Creative Work > Design Activism

Award-winning photographer Robin Hammond launches a platform for LGBTI communities to share stories of discrimination and courage.

13 Jul 15
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Tales of the Dark Continent

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Maxwell Mutanda illustrates surreal scenes of Africa in a series he titled “Postcards”, which he describes to us here in his own words.

10 Jul 15
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Gaelen Pinnock and the dystopian city

Point of View > Art & Photography

Architect-turned-artist Gaelen Pinnock investigates the spatial divisions and urban dystopias in Cape Town.

8 Jul 15
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Young Africans show off their continent using #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou

Creative Work > African Design

The hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou has gone viral on Twitter as Africans share inspiring images of their continent.

8 Jul 15