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Africa-inspired

Design News > African Design / Craft / Design Thinking / Product Design

Diallo Design is using design to promote economic development in Mali. And the creations inspire a new perspective on African creativity. >

10 May 11
Francis Kéré: Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture

Video Interviews > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

Africans need to develop their own identity in architecture, says Francis Kéré. >

24 Mar 11
The other side of Africa

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / African Design

Africa, through the eyes of architect David Adjaye, presents some interesting insights into the continent’s built environment. >

27 Sep 10
Urban Africa exhibition by David Adjaye

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / African Design

Architect David Adjaye’s Urban Africa photographic journey is on display at the Design Museum in London until 5 September 2010. >

26 Apr 10
BarberOsgerby stool made in KZN

Design News > Craft / Product Design / African Design

Design Indaba Expo 2010: Khumbulani Craft has signed an exclusive production contract with the internationally renowned BarberOsgerby. >

25 Feb 10
But is it “African”?

Opinion > African Design / Graphic Design & Illustration

You’d think that, as a designer based in Africa, it would be easy to answer the question “What constitutes African design?” >

1 Aug 09
Zapiro Pecha Kucha (part two): Polokwane Pirates

Talks > African Design / Design Thinking / Graphic Design & Illustration

This is the second part of Zapiro’s presentation at Design Indaba Expo 2009. >

2 May 09
Bracelets with megabyte

Design News > Craft / Information Design / African Design

Beads leap the technology divide with these innovative USB bracelets by Africa!Ignite that combine fashion with info storage. >

1 Feb 09
Africa Remix for design

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Product Design / African Design

The world’s first major exhibition on cutting-edge African design, New Africa, opened at the 2007 INDEX awards. >

2 Nov 07
Africa adorned

Design News > African Design / Fashion & Jewellery Design

Renowned jeweller Ida-elsje is in demand for her beautiful and highly personal engagement rings and other fine pieces. >

1 Nov 06