September 2016 Archive

Award-winning initiative turns theory into solution

Design News • 23 Sep 16

CHHAT won the 2016 Fuller Challenge because of its ability to address real-life problems surrounding human shelter. >
Lookbook: The Grafica jewellery collection by Anna Raimondo

Lookbook • 23 Sep 16

Take a look at the new Summer collection of Cape Town, South Africa's SMITH Jewellery. >
South African fashion label conceptualises sustainable fabric made from plastic bottles

Design News • 23 Sep 16

The Joinery’s latest collection turns discarded plastic into enviable office accessories. >
Photo series explores forgiveness under impossible circumstances

Design News • 23 Sep 16

Netherlands-based visual artist Lana Mesić explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide in the photo series “Anatomy of Forgiveness”. >
The International Space Orchestra takes to the stage

Design News • 23 Sep 16

The ISO’s upcoming event, featuring renowned ethereal band Sigur Rós, is around the corner. >
The comic book uncovering new perspectives on heroism and storytelling

Design News • 23 Sep 16

The Ordinary Superheroes celebrates the everyday heroes of South Africa's resilient communities. >
Yogita Agrawal on design for impact in India

Talks • Duration: 00:06:35 • 22 Sep 16

Design Indaba Global Graduate Yogita Agrawal shares two of her projects: a wearable that uses human movement to power a light and a soap pen to improve hygiene. >
#FeesMustFall: Interactive map, music video chronicles South Africa’s student protests

Design News • 22 Sep 16

Musician and visual artist Umlilo’s latest music video release explores the duality of activism and slacktivism. >
Gaia telescopes chart largest map of the Universe ever

Design Frontiers • 22 Sep 16

The observation mission of ESA has returned its first crop of cosmic images – and it’s huge. >
The award-winning student design that could help save marine animals

Next Generation • 22 Sep 16

An innovative invention that helps wildlife recover from oil spills. >
Chat with Luke Dale-Roberts

Video Interviews • 21 Sep 16

We're giving you the chance to chat with South Africa's best chef, Luke Dale-Roberts in an interview where you take control. >
Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art

Design News • 21 Sep 16

The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough. >
The Spectrum of African identities

Design News • 21 Sep 16

An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent. >
This book celebrates creativity across the continent

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Co-edited by Gestalten and Design Indaba, this book celebrates creativity and design in Africa and the rise of new talent. >
A design solution to moving back in with your parents

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Spanish collective designs custom spaces and furniture for young adults returning home. >
A city that doesn't evolve is just an open air museum

Design News • 21 Sep 16

Dezeen has put together a design manifesto that outlines how designers can help Britain thrive after Brexit if the government helps design. >
Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour

Design News • 20 Sep 16

South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art. >
Celebrating self-expression and West African textiles at an Osei-Duro house party

Design News • 20 Sep 16

To celebrate the launch of the AW16 collection, Accra-based fashion brand Osei-Duro threw a good vibes house party to shoot a lookbook with real Ghana style. >
Photographing the hopes and fears of Afghan people

Design News • 20 Sep 16

Photographer Jens Umbach has since 2010 been documenting the presence of German soldiers in Afghanistan. >
Luxury leather bags made from human skin

Next Generation • 19 Sep 16

Material Futures graduate Tina Gorjanc creates a collection of leather products made from the lab-grown skin of Alexander McQueen. >
Photo project reveals our impact on the Wild West

Design News • 19 Sep 16

The “romance” of the Wild West has partly been lost to fracking, mining and agriculture. >
Wool shoes to save the environment

Design Frontiers • 19 Sep 16

Introducing Allbirds: the comfortable, eco-friendly sneaker. >
High school student builds app to help kids make friends

Design Frontiers • 19 Sep 16

Introducing an app to help navigate the unnerving world of high school lunch breaks. >
Woke & Broke: A collection for the socially conscious

Design Frontiers • 16 Sep 16

South Africa has recently seen the rise of student activism in its university spaces. But even the “woke” need to recharge. >

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