November 2017 Archive

Morag Myerscough on giving spaces character and sensitivity through the use of colour

Design News • 1 Nov 17

The Design Indaba Festival 2018 speaker will turn the Artscape Piazza into a wonderland with her colourful structure. >
A new hydroelectric canal reuses fresh and marine water to provide electricity

Design Frontiers • 1 Nov 17

This Hydroelectric project reconnects and reuses fresh and marine water systems. >
Researchers develop EDCC, a new earthquake-resistant concrete

Design News • 2 Nov 17

The malleability of this eco-friendly concrete aims to withstand earthquake pressure. >
Enough White Tea Cups: a documentary that examines solutions for global challenges

Design News • 2 Nov 17

The film highlights the work of the INDEX: Design to Improve Life® organisation and will be screened at Nightscape 2018. >
Talking graphic design as a tool for empowerment at AGI 2017

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:15:52 • 3 Nov 17

Andrew Ashton, Na Kim and Thomas Widdershoven discuss new movements in the world of graphic design. >
Fixperts connects designers to those in need of their expertise

Design News • 3 Nov 17

"The idea behind Fixperts is to connect designers with people who could do with a little help in their lives." >
It’s time to start pumping for groundwater – but at what cost?

Design Frontiers • 6 Nov 17

As Cape Town reaches a critical stage of drought, we look at whether tapping into groundwater is a viable alternative. >
Direct air capture plant aims to filter carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Design News • 6 Nov 17

A Zurich-based removal company have presented a way to extract carbon dioxide directly from the air. >
On the inaugural Antenna and why the future of design is in safe hands

Next Generation • 7 Nov 17

Here is a taste of what young designers from around the world have up their sleeves. >
Japanese artist repurposes broken skateboards to create sculptures

Design News • 8 Nov 17

Haroshi tried to make every piece unique, like putting an iPod inside an apple sculpture. >
Biomega’s new bike is a perfect alternative for the urban commuter

Design News • 8 Nov 17

Where lightweight bicycle design, efficient moped power and comfortable ergonomics come together for a stylish ride. >
Dubai Design Week highlights the best in student innovation

Design News • 9 Nov 17

Those from the top university design programmes worldwide will be gathered together in a single space. >
What should South African creative directors do to make a change beyond advertising?

Design News • 9 Nov 17

Net#work BBDO’s Mike Schalit and Emma Strydom gathered insights from 30 creative directors to answer this question. >
Marcus Engman talks about the role furniture will play in the home of the future

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:14 • 10 Nov 17

IKEA's Head of Design says design should be more inclusive and serve the needs of more people instead of a few. >
Founder of Duolingo at the Design Indaba Conference 2017

Talks • Duration: 00:21:13 • 13 Nov 17

Luis von Ahn launched the first African language course on Duolingo as part of his Design Talk. >
Thebe Magugu comments on gender expectation and domesticity in latest fashion collection

Design News • 14 Nov 17

“There is a subversive beauty made from the very difficulty this season's woman experiences in today’s socio-political climate," says the fashion designer. >
Cape Town is the first city in Africa to be named a UNESCO City of Design

Design News • 14 Nov 17

The Cape joins 180 cities in 72 countries committed to the promotion and development of innovation and creativity. >
On visibility, social housing, and weaponising sound

Design News • 16 Nov 17

Antenna was not only a stage to spread ideas. These young people challenged convention. >
Robin Rhode on talking drawing, performance and artistic ownership

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:02:11 • 17 Nov 17

The visual artist explains the thinking behind his show-stopping Design Indaba 2017 performance. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | November 2017

Design News • 17 Nov 17

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
Design is all-encompassing but is it always all-inclusive?

Design News • 20 Nov 17

Hidden Women of Design is a series of talks committed to encouraging and supporting female designers. >
No Photoshop here – these eerie figures were carved entirely by hand

Design News • 21 Nov 17

"Great art stops you and holds you in its grasp for a while. It takes you out of your timeline and into its own space," says sculptor Paul Kaptein. >
How tech hopes to improve the lives of fishermen in South Africa

Design News • 22 Nov 17

ABALOBI is designed to manage small-scale fisheries in the face of climate change. >
Award-winning South African film shows that surfing is more than just a pastime

Design News • 22 Nov 17

It's a dramatic foray into the life of drug-plagued youth who find redemption and happiness in the sea. >

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