Articles

This Swedish firm builds multiple-storey homes entirely from wood

Design Frontiers • 24 Oct 19

Folkhem is leading the charge when it comes to this environmentally-minded mandate. >
This memorial honours the lives of victims of gun violence

Design Frontiers • 22 Oct 19

An average of 700 lives are lost each week due to gun violence in the United States. >
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. >
Social housing project wins Britain's most prestigious architecture award

Design Frontiers • 18 Oct 19

The purpose of the Goldsmith housing project was to present a new model of high-quality low-income houses. >
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. >
The women putting Nigerian creativity on the world map

Design Frontiers • 16 Oct 19

As the creativity season kicks off in Nigeria, we highlight the women making things happen in the art and design sector. >
Joana Choumali on identity, tradition and dealing with trauma

Design Frontiers • 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.” >
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. >
Ditiro Mashigo on creating products that speak to her essence

Design Frontiers • 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. >
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. >
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. >
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. >
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. >
Lauren Bowker is making the world a little more colourful

Design Frontiers • 10 Oct 19

The designer and innovator believes in pushing the limits of science, textiles and the natural world. >
Triggerfish launches new 10-second animation competion

Design Frontiers • 9 Oct 19

“We’re looking for fresh animation shorts that celebrate Africa’s uniqueness and diversity,” says Triggerfish CEO. >
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..." >
Is algae the material of the future?

Design Frontiers • 8 Oct 19

We take a look at how this ancient aquatic life may hold the secrets to a sustainable future. >
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. >
South African student tackles plastic waste with edible straws

Design Frontiers • 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. >
Tia Blassingame is using her craft to investigate racism in America

Design Frontiers • 5 Oct 19

Using old-fashioned printing methods, Blassingame’s work focuses on historical and contemporary racism. >
N’Golà Biennial highlights the impact creatives have on society

Design Frontiers • 4 Oct 19

For three weeks, the island of São Tomé e Príncipe was taken over by artists from across the continent. >
SMTNG GOOD is cosying up to art and design for the greater good

Design Frontiers • 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.” >
Thonik design studio on why they design

Design Frontiers • 3 Oct 19

The book, by founders Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, is a celebration of the studio's 25 years in the industry. >
How Nelly Ben Hayoun is challenging the music and film industry

Design Frontiers • 1 Oct 19

Her new documentary, informed by the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, explores what are the origins of knowledge. >
We're proud to announce the £5,000 winner of the Dundeed Challenge!

Design Frontiers • 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. >
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. >
These designers are merging tech and product design for more inclusive products

Design Frontiers • 30 Sep 19

We look at the work of designers who are trying to make products that tackle access for those with disabilities. >
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. >
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.” >
Mpho Vackier’s journey to international acclaim

Design News • 27 Sep 19

The former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently exhibited her furniture brand, Urbanative, at Milan Design Week. >

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