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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#MakeChange: Three simple, sustainable solutions

Creative Work > Product Design

Planters from billboard vinyl, solar-powered light bulbs and low-voltage power packs: three South African solutions for African problems.

3 Feb 15
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#MakeChange: The Zero Waste campaign

Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

2015 Emerging Creative Camilla Kruger is dedicated to tackling tough environmental issues – first by designing her life around five principles.

29 Jan 15
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Kyla Philander on using empathy as a design tool (trailer)

Conference Talks > Music & Sound Design

Cape Town-based musician, storyteller and videographer Kyla Philander outlines her journey into creativity.

20 Jan 15 / Design Indaba Conference 2014
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A flair for fashion

Creative Work > Product Design

Up-and-coming South African designer Jason Sandows tells us about his passion for creative expression.

16 Jan 15 / Design Indaba Expo 2015
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New jewellery exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo 2015

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

A host of new jewellers will showcase their work at Design Indaba Expo 2015. Here are five new designers who use their materials in distinctive ways.

23 Dec 14
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AEP Frames by Ballo and Atang Tshikare

Creative Work > Product Design

Summer gets city-slick with illustrator Atang Tshikare's urban doodles on Ballo's handmade wooden sunglasses.

23 Dec 14
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Blackwood & Brass bench by Cameron Barnes

Creative Work > Product Design

Made from a fallen blackwood tree, the designer's latest furniture piece sprouted from his passion for the natural landscape in KwaZulu-Natal.

19 Dec 14
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"Die Steunpilaar" by Jan Douglas

Creative Work > Product Design

The South African designer creates a leaning lamp to add to his collection of minimalist lights and furniture.

10 Dec 14
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The creative engine inside Joe Public United

RoundUp > Graphic Design & Illustration

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana to present Joe Public United's award-winning work at Design Indaba Conference 2015.

5 Dec 14 / Design Indaba Conference 2015
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Sindiso Khumalo: I’m a textile nerd

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

This South African-born fashion designer tells us how she draws on her Zulu and Ndebele heritage for her bespoke collections.

2 Dec 14
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Floral Bomb by Missibaba

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Celebrated accessory and handbag label, Missibaba delights with a flowery explosion.

15 Nov 14
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Basotho blankets go north

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Emerging fashion designer Thabo Makhetha launched her modern take on the Basotho blanket at Vancouver Fashion Week 2014.

8 Nov 14
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Nesting instinct

Interviews > Design Thinking

Porky Hefer is expanding his interest in sustainable design by building a house. Just don't ask him for elevation plans.

27 Oct 14
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Bye Bye Bunny by Victoria Verbaan

Creative Work > Product Design

Victoria Verbaan’s latest range of products bring her paintings to life.

21 Oct 14
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John Vogel on making it as your own manufacturer

Point of View > Product Design

South African furniture designer John Vogel on being hands-on in the workshop and accessing the market in multiple ways.

21 Oct 14