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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An avant-garde approach to macramé

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Wire, plastic, string – Lukhanyo Mdingi is not afraid to use unusual materials in his fashion design. He tells us about his latest material exploration.

24 Apr 15 / Brand Collaboration
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#cocreateSA calls on designers again

Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

The Dutch government goes for impact with a second project linking innovators from South Africa and the Netherlands to solve local challenges.

21 Apr 15
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#DITakeover on Instagram: Katherine-Mary Pichulik

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Accessories designer Kat Pichulik took us inside her world as she prepped for the launch of her AW2015 collection last week.

21 Apr 15
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Bellissimo! Pichulik does it again

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

“Pietra Terra”, the latest collection by Katherine Pichulik, imagines Italy through an African lens.

17 Apr 15
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Focus on: South African designers working in wool

RoundUp > Fashion & Jewellery Design

It’s Wool Week in Cape Town! We round up five recently launched designs that explore the tactile possibilities of this natural fibre.

12 Apr 15
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Where craft and art meet

Creative Work > Craft

Elbé Coetsee's new book, "Craft Art in South Africa", is a beautifully illustrated journey through the tactile possibilities of handmade work.

23 Mar 15
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A reason to celebrate

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

Party Bunch & Co’s illustrated designs blur the line between stationery and art.

18 Mar 15
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Kassena Town by Dokter and Misses

Creative Work > Product Design

Dokter and Misses’ new range of storage pieces is a further exploration of West African Kassena architecture.

17 Mar 15
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Sindiso Khumalo: We’re embracing our heritage and subverting it

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

This fashion designer’s latest collection marks a change for her but she thinks we’re only starting to see Africa’s full creative potential.

11 Mar 15 / Design Indaba Conference 2015
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Flower power

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

Design studio K&i has created an identity system for the City of Tshwane’s bid to become a leading green capital in Africa.

10 Mar 15
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Concrete support

Creative Work > Urban & Landscape Design

An innovative audio speaker has won the PPC Imaginarium Awards, a showcase for design and art that pushes the boundaries of work made in concrete.

6 Mar 15
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Milkmaids and cowboys

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African fashion designer Thula Sindi's new collection melds rural and urban influences.

4 Mar 15 / Design Indaba Expo 2015
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Sponsored content: The search for ZA design talent is on!

Creative Work > Product Design

Nando’s Hot Young Design 2015 competition is calling young South African designers to propose a light for the interior of a Nando's restaurant.

4 Mar 15 / Advertorial
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The memory of a print

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fashion and textile designer Sindiso Khumalo recently launched a fashion collection very different from anything she has done before.

3 Mar 15 / Design Indaba Conference 2015
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Hempsuit by the Joinery

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Organic fashion brand The Joinery uses hemp as a design material to reduce the carbon footprint of the local fashion industry.

3 Mar 15 / Design Indaba Expo 2015