2016 Archive

Open Eyes: The social ad campaign with a vision

Design News • 16 May 16

Following the moving advertising campaign #OpenEyes, we talk to FoxP2 at about why a brand needs to make people feel something in order to be relevant. >
Rich Mnisi on building a fresh fashion brand in South Africa

Talks • Duration: 00:06:29 • 13 May 16

South African designer Rich Mnisi shares his creative journey (catwalk included) as part of the Global Graduates selection at Design Indaba Conference 2016. >
Alfredo Brillembourg: Architecture as a response to social issues

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:27 • 13 May 16

Alfredo Brillembourg’s work addresses the housing crisis and poverty through architecture. >
Jeanne Gang: The architecture of policing in America

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:20 • 12 May 16

Founder of Studio Gang, Jeanne Gang talks about how architecture can help address police brutality in America. >
"Inside Ya Body" looks inside the body for inspiration

Design News • 12 May 16

Jack Sachs' solo installation takes a quirky, animated look at the inside of the human body. >
Tony Gum: Young, carefree, made in Africa

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:36 • 11 May 16

Labelled the coolest girl in Cape Town, “Artist in learning” Tony Gum tells us about her creative philosophy and why she is often her own muse. >
Interactive technology could change the way we play ping-pong

Design News • 9 May 16

German designer Thomas Mayer helps players improve their ping-pong game with realtime performance visuals. >
Pedro&Juana: Architecture is a social service

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:21 • 6 May 16

Mexico City-based architecture and design practice Pedro&Juana create interactive and customisable spaces. >
Alex McDowell: Reimagining the narrative of storytelling

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:54 • 4 May 16

World-renowned production designer Alex McDowell is the man behind immersive, 5D worlds. >
Abai Schulze: Stylish leather goods, handmade in Ethiopia

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:19 • 29 Apr 16

ZAAF is a collection of Ethiopian handbags and scarfs, hand loomed using traditional patterns and practices. >
Michael Shiferaw: Digital design with a positive impact

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:30 • 27 Apr 16

It’s a good time to be a creative in Africa, says creative director Michael Shiferaw >
South Africa joins the Fashion Revolution

Design News • 22 Apr 16

Sunday 24 April 2016 is Fashion Revolution Day. South African designers join the movement to spread the word on the dangerous implications of fast fashion. >
Thomas Chapman: Welcoming change in the "ugly" city

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:36 • 22 Apr 16

Founder of Local Studio, Thomas Chapman has directed his efforts towards social change through clever architecture in Johannesburg. >
Stevo Dirnberger & Chanel Cartell: Find inspiration in the unfamiliar

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:01 • 20 Apr 16

Inspired by DI speaker Stefan Sagmeister to quit their advertising jobs and take a sabbatical, Stevo and Chanel tell us about what they’ve learnt on the road. >
Seminas Hadera: Designing a positive identity for Ethiopia

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:40 • 18 Apr 16

Addis Ababa-based creative agency uses visual communication to shape an image of Ethiopia that is true to its culture. >
Rosine Urujeni: Empowering women in Rwanda

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:30 • 15 Apr 16

Indego Africa supports women in Africa through economic empowerment and education. >
Artificially intelligent furniture of the future

Design News • 15 Apr 16

Carlo Ratti Associati unveils a digitally transformable sofa that morphs into different forms. >
Jean Paul Uzabakiriho: Inspiring a new generation of Rwandan architects

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:52 • 14 Apr 16

Working in the Rwandan office of MASS Design Group, JP Uzabakiriho explains how the MASS philosophy is to encourage people to think differently about buildings. >
Illume Creative Studio: Illuminating Africa through creative communication

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:18 • 11 Apr 16

Rwandan communications agency helps Rwanda’s growing brands and businesses express themselves. >
Eva Mynsberghe: Making products that tell stories

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:19 • 8 Apr 16

Jewellery and interiors designer Eva Mynsberghe emphasises the importance of telling stories with design. >
Janice Wang: How sound affects our taste perception

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:23 • 4 Apr 16

Oxford student Janice Wang creates multisensory experiences across multiple disciplines and ideas. >
Mahlet Afework: Contemporary fashion inspired by traditional Ethiopia

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:29 • 1 Apr 16

The Mafi clothing line embraces modern approaches to fashion design while incorporating traditional patterns. >
Iwan Baan: Looking at architecture through a photographer's lens

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:31 • 30 Mar 16

Architectural photographer, Iwan Baan talks about a trip to Chicago and how he goes about capturing the essence and energy of the city and its architecture. >
Would you chew on meat flavoured gum?

Design News • 29 Mar 16

This is one of the meat related questions served up by a temporary conceptual butcher in The Netherlands. >

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