2019 Archive

6 of South Africa's best up-and-coming illustrators

Next Generation • 17 Jan 19

Part of the Emerging Creatives programme, these young designers will exhibit their work to the public at Design Indaba Festival 2019. >
Design that is curious, brave and leaves a profound impact

Next Generation • 12 Feb 19

These design graduates will join design veterans on stage at Design Indaba Conference 2019. >
Harvesting water from unexpected places

Next Generation • 18 Feb 19

The way we build our cities can help us harvest water sustainably, says Design Indaba alumna Shaakira Jassat. >
Young designers are the future of the industry, but what are they saying?

Next Generation • 27 Feb 19

Some of these young designers, like urbanist Nicole Moyo, will take the stage at Day 1 of the 2019 Design Indaba Festival. >
Freyja Sewell talks tech, meditation and design for the mind

Next Generation • 28 Feb 19

We spoke to the Global Graduate before Design Indaba 2019 about making mindfulness visible. >
7 Interior designers that should be on your radar

Next Generation • 13 Mar 19

As part of the Emerging Creatives programme, these young designers exhibited their work at the Design Indaba Festival 2019. >
8 emerging fashion designers on their interpretation of South African fashion

Next Generation • 15 Mar 19

These designers were part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Programme. >
This Icelandic designer is making vodka out of food waste

Next Generation • 9 May 19

Björn Steinar believes it’s no use being a designer who identifies problems in theory without providing real solutions. >
Congolese storyteller is breathing new life into African mythologies

Next Generation • 16 May 19

Yamakasi's project, through the power of social media, helped bring together illustrators and colourists from Nigeria, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo >
Nigerian sculptor makes life-sized art using spoons

Next Generation • 19 Jun 19

Abinoro Akporode Collins says he was first challenged by his art lecturer to try unconventional materials for his sculptures. >
How these Ghanaian developers are creating awareness around e-waste

Next Generation • 19 Jun 19

Ghanaian game developers, Enter Africa, are creating a game that focuses on the issues of safety and sanitation surrounding e-waste dumps. >
Creating art out of scrap engine parts

Next Generation • 20 Jun 19

Kara Schoeman creates intricate art bowls out of recycled metals. >
Chad Hanning on the importance of street art

Next Generation • 4 Jul 19

“I believe in how powerful street art is and use it to give a place life or a feeling.” >
Max-Gordon Stoffberg on community empowerment and creativity

Next Generation • 5 Jul 19

“I have a willingness to reach out to the marginalised in society. I believe everyone has equal potential power and everyone has unique gifts & talents.” >
Zinhle Zulu’s graphic novel is the story of Nandipha, the protector of the Zulu Kingdom

Next Generation • 22 Jul 19

“It deals with a girl who is kinda stuck between worlds like me. She is from the hood but also from suburbia.” >
Eleazer Radebe’s journey into the world of fashion

Next Generation • 26 Jul 19

From humble beginnings and several detours, Design Indaba Emerging Creative Eleazer Radebe is carving a wholesome fashion and lifestyle brand, By Ele. >
Meet the Queen of Cowries: Lafalaise Dion

Next Generation • 30 Jul 19

For Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion, the cowrie shell is representative of African legacy and spirituality. >
Lukhanyo Mdingi on the defining characteristics of his eponymous label

Next Generation • 7 Aug 19

“Luxury, essentially, is time. Using the spirit of time in the best way, in order to create quality items.” >
How Blackboard is helping kids unleash their creativity

Next Generation • 13 Aug 19

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard, believes exposing kids to creative careers can unlock a world of opportunities. >
Thebe Magugu takes a seat at the fashion table

Next Generation • 11 Sep 19

The 25-year-old former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently won the 2019 LVMH Prize for his womenswear which often carry subtle political messages. >
Meet the speakers at this year's antenna conference

Next Generation • 13 Sep 19

#antenna2019, hosted by Design Indaba, Dutch Design Week and World Design Embassies, is taking place today in Eindhoven. >
Behind antenna and its impact on future changemakers in design

Next Generation • 27 Sep 19

“Antenna gave us a platform to share a story and to be bold about it. I don’t know if other graduate programmes like this exist.” >
Zana Masombuka on Ndebele Superhero as a process of reimagination

Next Generation • 26 Nov 19

“Africans need to interpret their history themselves and seek to reinvent Africa according to their own terms.” >
The Sumo Diaper is an eco-friendly and fully biodegradable diaper

Next Generation • 28 Nov 19

The product was created by Luisa Kahlfeldt using a cellulose fiber that is made from eucalyptus wood pulp and brown algae extracts. >

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