February 2017 Archive

Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2017

Design News • 22 Feb 17

The cities of Durban and Johannesburg have creative talent and then some. >
A constellation of shoe-box satellites for better farming in Africa

Design Frontiers • 22 Feb 17

These shoe-box size satellites are improving the productivity of some of the most impoverished farmers in the world. >
The making of a dreamscape

Design News • 22 Feb 17

Come with us into a surreal world of magical trees, otherworldly art installations and a full-blown lineup of awesome musicians and DJs. >
Award-winning Burkina Faso architect Francis Kéré to design the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion

Design News • 22 Feb 17

Our longtime friend and Design Indaba alumnus Francis Kéré has been chosen to design the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion in London. It will be his UK debut. >
Low-cost healthcare in an easy to assemble black box

Design News • 22 Feb 17

This experimental device tests urine in a reliable, cost effective way. >
Kenzo’s delicate and shape-shifting short film about the complexities of music

Design News • 22 Feb 17

Music is my Mistress is a short film directed by Kahlil Joseph for Kenzo Clothing. >
Robin Rhode on the artistic process as a journey

Inside View • Duration: 00:02:43 • 22 Feb 17

The lauded visual artist talks to us about engaging the notion of memory and journey. >
1001 Cairo street chairs and the particular charm of imperfection

African Report • 21 Feb 17

The long-term Sidewalk Salon project documents the city of Cairo by looking at it from the perspective of the ubiquitous street chair. >
The Smog of the Sea

Design News • 21 Feb 17

There is no floating garbage patch of trash in the ocean, just a whole ocean littered with trash. >
Can I Please go to the Bathroom?

Design News • 21 Feb 17

This short film is a measured and emotive look at the need for affordable sanitary products. >
What do you think the post-Brexit British passport should look like?

Design News • 20 Feb 17

UK-based design publication Dezeen have launched an unofficial post-Brexit British passport design competition, and their looking for submissions from Africa. >
Unfolding the Saree

Design News • 20 Feb 17

How much do we really know about this storied garment? >
The Zulu alphabet in 25 lino prints

Design News • 20 Feb 17

South African graphic designer Siya Masuku designed a beautiful printed Zulu alphabet, featuring 25 lively animals, to help teach children isiZulu. >
3D printing skin cells directly onto burn wounds

Design Frontiers • 20 Feb 17

Scientists are increasingly creative in their experimentation with 3D printers. >
The UAE says the first Martian city could look like this…

Design Frontiers • 20 Feb 17

The UAE's space project made their intentions clear this week, giving us a glimpse into their aspirations to colonise Mars. >
Feminine hygiene for rural schoolgirls

Design News • 20 Feb 17

Happy with a Purpose distributes menstrual cups to rural schoolgirls in South Africa. >
Artists donate works for Africa’s first major contemporary art museum

Design News • 20 Feb 17

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is almost here. >
Capturing tranquility in chaos

Next Generation • 17 Feb 17

This designer draws geometric inspiration from unusual places. >
SPACE10 open sources The Growroom

Design News • 17 Feb 17

The design for The Growroom, an urban farm that looks into how living architecture can feed the city, is now open source and available for anyone to use. >
Special Projects create an experience that encourages connection between generations

Design News • 17 Feb 17

The NEW OLD exhibition at the Design Museum focusses on how design thinking can help people live fuller, healthier and more rewarding lives as they age. >
Mercedes-Benz, Labour of Love – the story of us

Design News • 17 Feb 17

Labour of Love: This story is also an example of Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s belief in the future of South Africa. >
The ethical fashion brand breaking international ground

Design News • 17 Feb 17

South Africa-based ethical fashion designer Bushera Bashir will showcase at London Fashion Week. >
Photographer Paloma Rincón plays with shapes, colour, hair and even mushrooms

Design News • 17 Feb 17

Paloma Rincón is known for her work with big brands. We look at some of her conceptual works. >
The eccentric ways modern designers are telling the time

Design News • 17 Feb 17

This peculiar collection of timepieces makes the hours fly by. >

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