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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SA designer develops a lifesaving drone

Creative Work > Product Design

Mikhail Aymés is no stranger to industrial design. His latest project uses tech to save people from drowning.

27 Jun 16
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CROSS.CULTURES is an exploration into heritage, personal influences and culture

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Despite their highly different cultures, Cebisa Mafukuzela and Georgina Campbell found a way to celebrate their heritage through their project CROSS.CULTURE.

23 Jun 16
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We talk to South African ceramicist Andile Dyalvane

Interviews > Creative Economy

Andile Dyalvane’s first solo exhibition is set to open in New York’s Friedman Benda gallery this month.

20 Jun 16
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Margaret Calvert: Sign of the times

Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

Renowned graphic designer Margaret Calvert talks tech and working against repetition.

17 Jun 16
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Twenty Journey’s "The Journeymen" opens in Durban

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Made from the footage of their 24 000 kilometre adventure, the film promises to be both heart-breaking and beautiful.

16 Jun 16
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Kristin-Lee Moolman’s subversive photography challenges gender and the African aesthetic

Creative Work > Art & Photography

South African photographer Kristin-Lee Moolman creates a separate reality through her work.

26 May 16
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Street art and energy inform Kronk’s Zakifo redesign

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Zakifo Musik Festival comes to Durban, South Africa with a look inspired by culture, street art and energy.

24 May 16
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Thomas Chapman on reconnecting a fractured city

Conference Talks > Architecture & Interiors

South African architect Thomas Chapman is fixing the past using layers of new design.

17 May 16 / Design Indaba Conference 2016
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Claudia Liebenberg explores masculine themes through delicate watercolour illustration

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Illustrator Claudia Liebenberg uses her passion for art to mentor some of South Africa’s disadvantaged kids.

17 May 16
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Rich Mnisi on building a fresh fashion brand in South Africa

Conference Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African designer Rich Mnisi shares his creative journey (catwalk included) as part of the Global Graduates selection at Design Indaba Conference 2016.

13 May 16 / Design Indaba Conference 2016
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The Honey: Representations of blackness as power

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Rendani Nemakhavhani's dynamic photo series "The Honey" turns away from blackness as struggle.

13 May 16
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Tony Gum: Young, carefree, made in Africa

Interviews > Art & Photography

Labelled the coolest girl in Cape Town, “Artist in learning” Tony Gum tells us about her creative philosophy and why she is often her own muse.

11 May 16 / Design Indaba Conference 2016
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Three innovative solutions to water shortage in South Africa

Creative Work > Product Design

These three ideas were submitted to Hack4Water, an initiative aimed to help solve some of SAs water challenges.

11 May 16
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Slut-shaming: Changing minds through photography

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Local photographer’s campaign to stop slut-shaming looks at the pain of the victim.

3 May 16
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Backpacks made from blankets

Creative Work > Product Design

Sibusiso Mokhachane makes backpacks from blankets to celebrate his heritage and help the world unlearn African stereotypes.

2 May 16