April 2017 Archive

Meatwreck: the artistic duo challenging the notion of beauty

Design News • 3 Apr 17

Mitra Saboury and Derek Paul Boyle’s unusual imagery makes the ordinary uncomfortable. >
See the hyper-realistic pencil-portraits by Arinze Stanley

Design News • 3 Apr 17

The Nigerian artist’s stunningly intricate work is making waves. >
Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces

Design News • 3 Apr 17

In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness. >
Transforming the built environment

Design News • 3 Apr 17

Tour & Taxis is Vincent Callebaut Architecture’s plan for a green haven in Brussels. >
The African dream in China

Design News • 3 Apr 17

A new documentary follows African people as they navigate the city of Guangzhou, China as people become more fearful of immigration. >
Veteran artist Douglas Miles’ Apache Skateboards teach the history of the San Carlos Apache tribe

Design News • 4 Apr 17

Meet the artist who identified the unlikely link between skateboarding and Native American culture. >
Think knitting is just for geriatrics? Think again

Design News • 4 Apr 17

The Kniterate will turn the sweater of your dreams into reality. >
African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities

Design News • Duration: 00:02:04 • 4 Apr 17

We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA. >
Pioneering the future of urban farming

Design News • 4 Apr 17

INFARM is a pioneering on-demand farming service that helps cities become self-sufficient in food production, while reducing environmental impact. >
The Girl Who Loves Roses tells the inspiring story of artist Panteha Abareshi

Design News • 5 Apr 17

Part of the Under Her Skin series, this short film explores the connection between pain and artistic expression. >
Let the children play!

Design News • 6 Apr 17

Play Pallets has devised a solution to afford kids, regardless of their economic circumstance or war-torn location, an all-important opportunity to play. >
Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel explores the magnitude of the West Bank’s occupation

Design News • 6 Apr 17

“It has the worst view of any hotel in the world.” >
Naija man in Soweto

Design News • 6 Apr 17

Nigerian Shoe Brand Keexs collaborates with South African Designer for SA Fashion Week >
Dust by Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli

Design News • 10 Apr 17

The South African architect and designer unveils the first piece from his new furniture collection. >
Reebok’s Cotton + Corn

Design News • 10 Apr 17

Bringing environmentally friendly design into the footwear we love. >
Have the conversation: Make contraception one of the cool kids

Design News • 10 Apr 17

Future Fab, a lifestyle brand, is on a mission to break through the stigma and awkwardness of talking about reproductive health using innovative campaigns. >
The robots are coming!

Design News • 10 Apr 17

AMP Robotics is revolutionising the waste processing industry by using robots for recycling – this age-old problem now has a new solution! >
We like this border because it wouldn’t really be a border at all

Design News • 11 Apr 17

Trump’s border wall reimagined as a regenerative co-nation shared by both Mexico and the U.S >
This animated series is a hilariously relatable confrontation of gender stereotypes

Design News • 11 Apr 17

2D animator and filmmaker Caress Reeves’ shorts address gendered reactions on the current culture. >
Self-portraiture by Zanele Muholi

Design News • 11 Apr 17

Visual activist Zanele Muholi turns the camera on herself. >
Manooi: An atelier that sculpts light

Design News • 12 Apr 17

Hungarian lighting design studio Manooi create bespoke crystal chandeliers with cutting edge style. >
A card game for positive vibes

Design News • 12 Apr 17

If a random act of kindness comes into your life, pay it forward. >
The surreal self-portraits of Izumi Miyazaki

Design News • 12 Apr 17

The young Japanese photographer’s work makes the mundane curious. >
The Illegal Project by Daniel Obasi

Design News • 13 Apr 17

These stunning images look at the Nigerian LGBTQ community forced to hide their sexual orientation. >

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