September 2015 Archive

Richard van der Laken is an advocate for the power of design for change

Inside View • 30 Sep 15

The cofounder of the conference What Design Can Do, Richard van der Laken, tells us about the power of design and designers to make change. >
Jenna Bass says we’re seeing a sea-change in South African films

Inside View • 23 Sep 15

Jenna Bass, hailed for ushering in a "new wave of South African filmmaking", tells us about her first film, her new film, and the future of film as she sees it. >
A hut-decorating competition that could give urban homes a run for their money

African Report • 23 Sep 15

My Beautiful Home in the rural Matobo district of Zimbabwe is breathing new life into the local tradition of hut painting. >
Nairobi Design Week founder says the time for African design is now

Inside View • 17 Sep 15

Industrial designer Adrian Jankowiak unpacks the landscape of African design from where he’s standing. >
Embroidering African women's artisanal skills onto international runways

African Report • 10 Sep 15

Through the Ethical Fashion Initiative, African women artisans in rural communities lend their desirable and unique talent to high-end fashion designers. >
Cristina de Middel on her signature brand of filmic photography

Inside View • 9 Sep 15

The work of Spanish photographer Cristina de Middel has been exhibited worldwide – we found out what goes into her cinematic-style images. >
The rise of tech and innovation in Africa

African Report • 3 Sep 15

The tech and startup scene in Africa is burgeoning. Now innovation is being taught in schools, with the help of the LEGO Education Innovation Studios. >
James Greenfield on how to rebrand a multi-billion dollar company

Inside View • 2 Sep 15

The creative director behind Airbnb’s largely publicised rebranding discusses his approach to branding projects. >

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