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IKEA & Design Indaba launched ÖVERALLT collection at Design Indaba Festival 2019
Design News
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1 Oct 19
Two years ago, IKEA teamed up with a group of designers from five African countries curated by Design Indaba to create a one-of-a-kind collection.
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We're proud to announce the £5,000 winner of the Dundeed Challenge!
Design Frontiers
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1 Oct 19
Debalina Bera's project The Welcome Tent impressed the judges with its focus on food as a catalyst for communities to find a voice.
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How Nelly Ben Hayoun is challenging the music and film industry
Design Frontiers
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1 Oct 19
Her new documentary, informed by the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, explores what are the origins of knowledge.
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Thonik design studio on why they design
Design Frontiers
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3 Oct 19
The book, by founders Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, is a celebration of the studio's 25 years in the industry.
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SMTNG GOOD is cosying up to art and design for the greater good
Design Frontiers
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4 Oct 19
“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.”
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N’Golà Biennial highlights the impact creatives have on society
Design Frontiers
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4 Oct 19
For three weeks, the island of São Tomé e Príncipe was taken over by artists from across the continent.
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Tia Blassingame is using her craft to investigate racism in America
Design Frontiers
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5 Oct 19
Using old-fashioned printing methods, Blassingame’s work focuses on historical and contemporary racism.
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South African student tackles plastic waste with edible straws
Design Frontiers
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7 Oct 19
Chemical engineering student Leila Siljeur has won R50 000 for her “Eat Me Straws”, a collection of edible and environmentally-friendly straws.
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Indian studio develops zero-energy, terracotta air conditioner
Design News
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8 Oct 19
New-Delhi-based Ant Studio’s clay cooling installation is both beautiful and functional.
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Is algae the material of the future?
Design Frontiers
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8 Oct 19
We take a look at how this ancient aquatic life may hold the secrets to a sustainable future.
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This women-led tech school has an innovative curriculum at its core
Design News
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9 Oct 19
"I make it a priority to work with women and persons from under-represented communities in the tech world because times have changed..."
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Triggerfish launches new 10-second animation competion
Design Frontiers
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9 Oct 19
“We’re looking for fresh animation shorts that celebrate Africa’s uniqueness and diversity,” says Triggerfish CEO.
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Lauren Bowker is making the world a little more colourful
Design Frontiers
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10 Oct 19
The designer and innovator believes in pushing the limits of science, textiles and the natural world.
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Sheltersuit is a wearable shelter for homeless people
Design News
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11 Oct 19
"Homelessness is a global problem and Sheltersuit, as we see it, is a solution that fits in any country," says designer Bas Timmer.
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Here is what to expect at the #antenna2019 exhibition
Design News
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12 Oct 19
Come see innovative projects including ones looking at redesigning hearing aids, photography and converting waste into ink.
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Redesigning cities based on the words of hip hop greats
Design News
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14 Oct 19
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces kids to architecture using a medium they love.
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The designers combating air pollution
Design News
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14 Oct 19
From smog eating roof tiles to sweatshirts that react to different kinds of pollution and more.
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Ditiro Mashigo on creating products that speak to her essence
Design Frontiers
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15 Oct 19
The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative talks to us about her textile and fashion design business that she started after being retrenched.
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How can designers address the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Design News
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15 Oct 19
#antenna2019 speakers have developed forward-thinking projects with this question in mind.
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Joana Choumali on identity, tradition and dealing with trauma
Design Frontiers
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16 Oct 19
“I always try to engage with the concepts of the African identity, in relation to history, especially the ways the black body is being represented.”
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The women putting Nigerian creativity on the world map
Design Frontiers
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16 Oct 19
As the creativity season kicks off in Nigeria, we highlight the women making things happen in the art and design sector.
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The future of food according to six antenna conference speakers
Design News
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17 Oct 19
These graduates are reimagining the future of food with their innovative projects.
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Social housing project wins Britain's most prestigious architecture award
Design Frontiers
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18 Oct 19
The purpose of the Goldsmith housing project was to present a new model of high-quality low-income houses.
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Bright Dimba on turning wire weaving into luxury products
Design News
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21 Oct 19
The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative collaborates with weavers from his hometown in KwaZulu-Natal to produce handwoven goods.
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