2019 Archive

3 Ways to save the planet with urine

Design News • 29 Sep 19

Researchers call it organic waste and we’re just trying to keep it off the streets. >
IKEA & Design Indaba launched ÖVERALLT collection at Design Indaba Festival 2019

Design News • 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. >
Indian studio develops zero-energy, terracotta air conditioner

Design News • 8 Oct 19

New-Delhi-based Ant Studio’s clay cooling installation is both beautiful and functional. >
This women-led tech school has an innovative curriculum at its core

Design News • 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..." >
Sheltersuit is a wearable shelter for homeless people

Design News • 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. >
Here is what to expect at the #antenna2019 exhibition

Design News • 12 Oct 19

Come see innovative projects including ones looking at redesigning hearing aids, photography and converting waste into ink. >
Redesigning cities based on the words of hip hop greats

Design News • 14 Oct 19

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces kids to architecture using a medium they love. >
The designers combating air pollution

Design News • 14 Oct 19

From smog eating roof tiles to sweatshirts that react to different kinds of pollution and more. >
How can designers address the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Design News • 15 Oct 19

#antenna2019 speakers have developed forward-thinking projects with this question in mind. >
The future of food according to six antenna conference speakers

Design News • 17 Oct 19

These graduates are reimagining the future of food with their innovative projects. >
Bright Dimba on turning wire weaving into luxury products

Design News • 21 Oct 19

The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative collaborates with weavers from his hometown in KwaZulu-Natal to produce handwoven goods. >
Meet the artist behind America's only museum dedicated to African beads

Design News • 25 Oct 19

Olayami Dabls says he wanted to enable residents to better understand the immense power of their African heritage. >
Shani Crowe turns hair into art

Design News • 25 Oct 19

These mesmerising braids celebrate the beauty of black femininity. >
Sakhile Cebekhulu on weaving stories through his designs

Design News • 29 Oct 19

“My ethos is to tell authentic and real South African stories using clothing and product.” >
Two artists use video and sculpture to explore perceptions of history and memory

Design News • 30 Oct 19

Kyu Sang Lee and Martin Wilson talk to us about their project, Still-life with Three Suspended Bodies. >
How this stroke survivor inspired a new typeface

Design News • 30 Oct 19

Kristina.Bold is the typeface developed from the handwriting of Kristina Hellgren. >
These awards recognise excellence in design, architecture and interiors

Design News • 30 Oct 19

We take you through some of the 2019 Dezeen Award winners working to create a better world through creativity. >
Temple graffiti reveals stories from ancient Sudan

Design News • 31 Oct 19

Researchers discover ancient graffiti believed to belong to the powerful ancient Kush civilisation. >
The magic of Indian urbanism

Design News • 1 Nov 19

Dennis Pieprz recounts the beauty of the Indian cities he's visited in a vibrant series of photos. >
Southapedia aims to transform Durban with street art

Design News • 4 Nov 19

We catch up with former Design Indaba Emerging Creative, Wesley van Eeden, following the launch of his new festival called Southapedia Mural Festival. >
An outsider's critique of the American Dream

Design News • 6 Nov 19

Zimbabwean-born photographer Barry Salzman talks to us about his latest project as well as his award-winning series on the Rwandan genocide. >
West Africa through the lens of photographer Sierra Nallo

Design News • 7 Nov 19

“I want people to really see the human connection and that's the most important aspect of my photography.” >
Cape Town school built with its pupils unique needs in mind

Design News • 11 Nov 19

Cheré Botha School provides pupils with a learning environment that limits excess stimuli and distraction. >
Here is a look at some innovative design coming out of Iceland

Design News • 12 Nov 19

The Iceland Design Award 2019 nominees include a wearable MIDI controller in the shape of a ring that sits on your index finger. >

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