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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Celeste Arendse’s latest collection references the women of Picasso and Matisse

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

“Breasts of Desire”, the latest collection Cape Town-based fashion label Selfi, explores the way women’s bodies are portrayed in modern culture.

19 Jan 16
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Wesley van Eeden: Surf city creative

Creative Work > Product Design

Durban-based creative Wesley van Eeden has created his own voice and message through his hip, character-based art.

19 Jan 16
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Syrupy blue and pink visuals accompany an electronic African sound

Creative Work > Music & Sound Design

South African DJ and “kwaaiwave” producer, Maramza and vocalist, Moonchild pair their dreamy track “Inkwenkwezi” with even dreamier visuals.

15 Jan 16
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How getting out of your comfort zone can cure creative block

Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

Two South African creatives – inspired by a Design Indaba Conference Talk – quit their jobs, sold their belongings and hit the road

15 Jan 16
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MBOISA: West African patterning meets sculptural furniture design

Creative Work > Product Design

Dokter and Misses’ Kassena Town Cabinets echo the traditional architecture and striking graphic artwork of the Kassena people.

11 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: The irony and anger of beauty in South Africa

Interviews > Art & Photography

Three young South Africans from three very different backgrounds set off a journey to discover the pulse of their country 20 years into democracy.

11 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: Peas, wasabi and asparagus like they’ve never been prepared before

Interviews > Food Design

Candice Philip’s Pea Wasabi Mousse is the result of a creative eye and a refined palate.

8 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: A coat that brings tradition to a contemporary form

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Thabo Makhetha's contemporary Starburst Coat is made from a Basotho blanket, combining tradition and modernity in a unique way.

8 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: Beauty is in art's ability to move, says Haroon Gunn-Salie

Interviews > Art & Photography

Haroon Gunn-Salie's exhibition has the distinctive ability to influence the viewer, says nominator Aaron Kohn.

7 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: This board is a homage to the old school skaters

Interviews > Product Design

Longboard skater and shaper Kent Lingeveldt tries to keep his boards simple and functional.

7 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: The Umthi Hanging Lamp is guided by nature and beauty of wood

Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty.

6 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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Libromats: The strange combination of laundry and storytelling

Creative Work > Design Activism

Libromat transforms the chore of laundry into time spent reading picture books with your children.

6 Jan 16
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MBOISA: Maxhosa By Laduma takes South African heritage to a global stage

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Maxhosa By Laduma designs knitwear steeped in Xhosa traditions and this shawl is no different.

6 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: Bottles become building material thanks to their modular design

Interviews > Design Activism

Bottle2Build Schools is a South African initiative that upcycles modular bottles to address the shortage of classrooms in the country.

5 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016
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MBOISA: Children's classrooms are transformed by the colourful work of See-Saw-Do

Interviews > Interaction Design

See-Saw-Do is a South African social enterprise that focuses on transforming learning spaces for children.

5 Jan 16 / MBOISA 2016