“I always try to engage with the concepts of the African identity, in relation to history, especially the ways the black body is being represented.” >

Chemical engineering student Leila Siljeur has won R50 000 for her “Eat Me Straws”, a collection of edible and environmentally-friendly straws. >

“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.” >

Two years ago, IKEA teamed up with a group of designers from five African countries curated by Design Indaba to create a one-of-a-kind collection. >

Rens Originals is the sneaker brand that is taking your ground coffee waste and turning it into some of the freshest sneakers out there. >

#antenna2019, hosted by Design Indaba, Dutch Design Week and World Design Embassies, is taking place today in Eindhoven. >

Sakhile Matlhare explains how she created a hybrid art and research gallery in Frankfurt, Germany. >

Ali Aschman explores her conflicting feelings on the ways in which women have been associated with nature through the ages. >

For Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion, the cowrie shell is representative of African legacy and spirituality. >

How Journal Safar, an art and design magazine, connects Beirut’s art scene to the rest of the world. >

“The South African animation industry is growing - and so is the demand for skilled animators globally.” >