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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Zulu and Ndebele patterns on solid wood desks

Creative Work > Product Design

These two new pieces by Siyanda Mbele show a distinctive step in his creative journey, searching for ways to bring tradition into contemporary design.

6 Sep 16
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Intimate Strangers: I don't walk alone

Creative Work > Art & Photography

In the second part of her photo series Intimate Strangers, South African artist Puleng Mongale explores the yearning she has to be in touch with her ancestors.

6 Sep 16
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Christi du Toit’s ping-pong approach to illustration

Creative Work > Art & Photography

We spoke to South African illustrator Christi du Toit about honing your craft in a competitive industry.

24 Aug 16
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Jewellery made from everyday items

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Johannesburg-based alternative jeweller Belinda Phofu uncovers the untapped potential of everyday items.

16 Aug 16
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Gangster-turned-writer John Fredericks survived prison by telling stories

Creative Work > Film & Animation

The film Noem My Skollie (Call me thief) has been chosen as South Africa’s official selection for the 89th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars).

11 Aug 16
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How Far From Home on over 100 000 kilometres of creative enlightenment

Conference Talks > Design Thinking

South Africans Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger abandoned the comforts of home to reinvigorate their creativity.

10 Aug 16 / Design Indaba Conference 2016
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Intimate Strangers: When the madam is away, the help will slay

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Puleng Mongale's photo series Intimate Strangers will be released in instalments. The first part is a social commentary on labour relationships in South Africa.

10 Aug 16
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Sistaaz of the Castle: Colourful transgender fashion in Cape Town

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Dutch artists Jan Hoek and Duran Lantink depict transgender sex workers in bouyant fashions.

8 Aug 16
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Combatting drought with orange peels

Creative Work > Product Design

Kiara Nirghin won the Google Science Fair Community Impact Award for her innovative creation of a super absorbent biodegradable polymer made from orange peels.

29 Jul 16
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Prize-winning African author questions accessibility in South Africa

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Writer, filmmaker and photographer Lidudumalingani Mqombothi says his work is about the little people.

27 Jul 16
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Photographer Andile Bhala says these 6 tips will help any aspiring artist

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Soweto photographer Andile Bhala says these are the 6 things every aspiring artist should know.

20 Jul 16
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SunFire: A 3-part solution for solar cooking

Creative Work > Design Activism

SA based company’s parabolic solar kits offer a sustainable cooking solution in rural or hard to reach areas of Africa.

7 Jul 16
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Francois Knoetze on representations of waste and consumer culture

Conference Talks > Art & Photography

Performance artist Francois Knoetze's trash monsters are a bleak and beautiful reflection of our consumer culture and the waste it creates.

5 Jul 16 / Design Indaba Conference 2016
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How is virtual reality changing the architecture industry?

Point of View > Architecture & Interiors

We talk to the VR specialist at South African architecture and design practice SAOTA about how virtual reality and technology is changing design.

5 Jul 16
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Puzzle-like mural for a new mother and child hospital in Johannesburg

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Lorenzo Nassimbeni has been working with 26'10 SOUTH Architects to create a geometric tiled mural on the new Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.

28 Jun 16