2018 Archive

The Urchins is taking the craft of crochet to a new level

Design News • 8 Feb 18

Where biomimicry, cultural weaving and lots of polyester strands meet. >
We delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of saltwater desalination

Design News • 9 Feb 18

Is reverse osmosis the best answer for Cape Town’s water scarcity crisis? >
Cape Town architect Ilze Wolff is up for emerging architect of the year award

Design News • 9 Feb 18

Wolff's work is as concerned with social transformation as it is with documenting Cape Town's architectural heritage. >
VRapeutic is pioneering virtual reality therapy in Egypt

Design News • 9 Feb 18

The new tech is catching on in healthcare sectors all over the world. This startup is bringing it to North Africa. >
#DIonenightonly: Here's what to expect at Design Indaba's free public opening

Design News • 9 Feb 18

One of you could win double tickets to Nightscape at Design Indaba on 22-23 February! >
Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018

Design News • 9 Feb 18

Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders! >
The Obilab drumkit is ethical, portable and easy to assemble

Design News • 10 Feb 18

The Obilab drumkit is an ethical instrument that solves the five problems of drumming. >
Exclusive pop-up restaurant and gourmet street food to be part of Design Indaba 2018

Design News • 10 Feb 18

We're planning a multi-sensory experience filled with sounds, sights, and tastes. >
Hybrid burgers for the health and environmentally conscious

Design News • 11 Feb 18

Sonic launches hybrid burgers that could potentially be a game changer in the fast food chain industry. >
“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story

Design News • Duration: 00:02:07 • 12 Feb 18

Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018. >
Petite Noir on Bra Hugh's influence and the limitless nature of African creativity

Design News • 12 Feb 18

“He said something – not a lot of artists say much, they’re just entertainers. Bra Hugh used his music as a weapon." >
Identity: History and triumph in handwriting

Design News • Duration: 00:02:49 • 12 Feb 18

Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
GetSmarter makes online study as a working professional easier

Design News • 13 Feb 18

We take a closer look at the high-touch learning platform started by upcoming Design Indaba Conference 2018 speakers, Rob and Sam Paddock. >
Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold

Design News • Duration: 00:03:07 • 13 Feb 18

Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion

Design News • Duration: 00:02:03 • 13 Feb 18

Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound

Design News • Duration: 00:01:59 • 13 Feb 18

Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style

Design News • Duration: 00:03:46 • 14 Feb 18

Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
A Cape Town art gallery is shifting perspectives on animation as fine art

Design News • 15 Feb 18

A look inside an animation-focussed art platform in Cape Town that was inspired by a sense of not belonging. >
Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design

Design News • Duration: 00:02:33 • 15 Feb 18

Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
The Kewtown Primary School Project

Design News • Duration: 00:02:41 • 15 Feb 18

Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Meet five women who are innovating in design, material biology and beyond

Design News • 15 Feb 18

These are just some of the 14 women who spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2018. >
Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance

Design News • Duration: 00:01:50 • 15 Feb 18

Thabisa Mjo tells us about the inspiration behind this design which has been nominated for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018. >
Spanish artist Núria Farré on her hyper-realistic paintings as self-portraits

Design News • 16 Feb 18

“Being realistic is not what interests me the most; it’s just my natural way to paint, something accidental.” >
Music nomad Alec Lomami talks cultural exchange on the African continent

Design News • 16 Feb 18

The rapper, producer and DJ was on the 2018 Nightscape at Design Indaba stage. >

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