Craft | Design Indaba

Expressing solidarity through design

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

In the wake of #blackouttuesday we look to the everyday work needed to right the social wrongs. >

9 Jun 20
Design hacks for the new normal

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Taking a leaf out of hack’s own book, we’re finding ways to thrive by seeking out design solutions from around the world. >

2 Jun 20
Africa Day 2020

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

We look to a wealth of African thinkers who are improving the world through creativity. >

24 May 20
Are you socially acceptable?

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

New distancing norms in life after lockdown demand that we reinvent the way we socialize, especially as this mode may remain in place indefinitely. >

19 May 20
Why we should recalibrate the future

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

With the pandemic throwing wasteful ways into sharp relief, we’ve all had to step back and recalibrate. >

12 May 20
Hope heroes from across the globe

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

DON'T WORRY (TOO MUCH), BE HAPPY. >

5 May 20
Can design solve for a pandemic?

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

The design community has rallied behind the cause, delivering a volley of rapid-fire solutions to help combat COVID-19. >

28 Apr 20
The future may be virtual, but will it be good?

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Join us as we highlight innovation and impact driven by virtuality and digital tech. >

21 Apr 20
Quarantine Playlists: Weekly dose of inspiration from past Design Indaba speakers

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Missed any of our earlier playlists? Catch up with our curated collections here. >

17 Apr 20
The art of being here now

Design Frontiers > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

We’re taking the ultimate journey – one of self-exploration – to equip ourselves with know-how for now. >

15 Apr 20
What is the new normal?

Design Frontiers > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

There’s no doubt the pandemic has wrought indelible shifts. Here, we map just a few of them… >

8 Apr 20
Here’s how Design Indaba super-creatives are changing the world, one creative act at a time

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

A design response in the time of COVID-19. >

27 Mar 20
The Department of Audacious Projects

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

A Design Indaba initiative for South African Tourism. >

10 Mar 20
The Delicate Bracelet named Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

The winner of the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa was announced at the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >

5 Mar 20
Highlights from Day 3 of Design Indaba 2020

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

The final day of the Design Indaba Conference concluded with speaker talks from Jeanne Gang, Rick Brim and Natsai Audrey Chieza. >

1 Mar 20
Highlights from Day 2 of Design Indaba 2020

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Design Indaba continued into Day 2 and here's what you might have missed! >

28 Feb 20
Highlights from Day 1 of Design Indaba 2020

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Here's what you might have missed from the annual Design Indaba Conference. >

26 Feb 20
It's HERE! #DI2020 speaker programme announced

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Come experience the magic! Here’s your 3-Day programme for the 2020 Design Indaba Conference. >

21 Feb 20
All the reasons not to miss Nightscape 2020, Design Indaba’s public-hearted festival

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

A cultural extravaganza second to none – performances, installations, design exhibitions, masterclasses and live music. >

7 Feb 20
TREND FOCUS

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

How design will change our future: Design Indaba maps key social movements set to define the next decade >

7 Feb 20
The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Film & Animation / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Music & Sound Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design

Brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. >

3 Feb 20
Tech that reawakens awe – studio DRIFT's kinetic installations to light up #DI2020

Festival News > Art & Photography / Craft / Design Thinking / Interaction Design

The multidisciplinary studio will be speaking at Design Indaba 2020. >

11 Dec 19
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama will be speaking at Design Indaba 2020

Design Frontiers > African Design / Art & Photography / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Activism / Design Thinking

The artist and author is famed for draping buildings in materials, like jute sacks, as a comment on our complicated colonial histories. >

20 Nov 19
Clement Maenetja

Clement's body of work Memories, is inspired by nostalgia >

12 Apr 21

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