2017 Archive

40 rising stars join the creative constellation

Next Generation • 6 Feb 17

Meet the 2017 Emerging Creatives, the next wave of South Africa’s buzzing design scene. >
The intricate illustrations of Mario Nobrega

Next Generation • 13 Feb 17

This Emerging Creative discovered his artistic passion quite recently, but his lack of experience is no obstacle. >
Let’s Beegin

Next Generation • 16 Feb 17

This young designer aims to improve the lives of bees with innovative ideas for upstart beekeepers. >
Capturing tranquility in chaos

Next Generation • 17 Feb 17

This designer draws geometric inspiration from unusual places. >
Capturing Cape Town’s scent with Kaja Solgaard Dahl

Next Generation • 1 Mar 17

This designer is fascinated with creativity that uplifts our sensory experiences. >
Emulating female power through fashion

Next Generation • 8 Mar 17

Thebe Magugu pays homage to the important people in his life with original couture. >
Reframing assumptions about ‘African art’

Next Generation • 15 Mar 17

A young illustrator who celebrates international influences rather than confined fidelity. >
Plan Bee

Next Generation • 22 Mar 17

This could be the pollination process of tomorrow. >
A celebration of African portraiture

Next Generation • 30 Mar 17

This Ukrainian artist paints unique portraits of Africa as a creative outlet. >
Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations

Next Generation • 4 Apr 17

What would a text from Kim K look like? >
Teen develops bra to fight breast cancer

Next Generation • 10 May 17

18-year old Julian Rios Cantu’s ‘auto exploration’ bra monitors changes in breast tissue. >
Low-cost urinal system tackles a school’s sanitation issues

Next Generation • 11 May 17

The modified urinals were developed by five middle school students. >
How about human hair for mass production?

Next Generation • 15 May 17

In an exploration of hair being used in the production of objects, this artist hacks an everyday Ikea china cup. >
Student 3D prints his own set of retainers to straighten his teeth

Next Generation • 29 May 17

Dudley Amos’ Orthoprint could make the production of clear braces less expensive. >
Students create furniture for people living with Alzheimer’s

Next Generation • 22 Jun 17

The collection, Design for the Mind, was created with help from medical and social experts. >
UK student designs a device that makes it easier for wheelchair users to tackle hills

Next Generation • 26 Jul 17

"The future of design lies in collaborating with users to create unique solutions engineered and customised to fit their specific needs,” says Dell. >
Convenient household composting with Taihi

Next Generation • 28 Aug 17

If it’s good enough for your body, it’s certainly good enough for your garden. >
Antenna is a new global scan of the world's best design graduates

Next Generation • 22 Sep 17

Here is a taste of what to expect at the inaugural Antenna conference taking place in October in Eindhoven. >
The technology that could see us 3D-printing food shortage away

Next Generation • 27 Sep 17

Natural, healthy and sustainable food made possible by combining aspects of nature, science and technology. >
Meet five of the young designers who will be part of Antenna

Next Generation • 29 Sep 17

Antenna is a new platform for the best young designers from around the world. >
Two weeks to go before the inaugural antenna event at Dutch Design Week

Next Generation • 6 Oct 17

Come meet 21 of the young people shaping the future of design >
The inaugural Antenna promises to be an unforgettable experience

Next Generation • 12 Oct 17

Get your tickets and come see the future of design on stage during Dutch Design Week. >
The smart bicycle dock by engineering student Mardu Swanepoel

Next Generation • 26 Oct 17

The South African student designed a docking station to keep your bicycle safe in theft-prone areas. >
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. >

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