Articles

Amanda du Plessis's latest textile designs take a nostalgic trip to the Cape, circa 1781. >

What’s behind our new look? Design Indaba is charting a new course as a fully fledged online media platform. >

Ilze Wolff questions her place in a profession that celebrates the achievements of the single, "star" – and invariably male – architect. >

We ask five renowned international designers what tickles their funnybone. >

A compelling piece arguing that designers need to think like entrepreneurs tops this week's list of most popular stories. >

Nigerian-born Ifeanyi Oganwu is a rising design talent who creates highly engineered, sculptural furniture. >

Design Indaba is unearthing the next wave of design talent from across Africa in its second installment of Africa Is Now. >

Four great graphic designers weigh in on the demands of working with type. >

Azer, co-designed by Wael Morcos, is a family of fonts that can be used in Arabic script, English and Latin variations. >

Steven Heller and Lita Talarico, co-founders and co-chairs of SVA's MFA Design programme, tell us why today's designers need to also think like entrepreneurs. >

Is it craft or is it design? What's the role of craft in the 21st century? Here are four interviews from our archives that explore various notions of craft. >

From Brazil to Swaziland, London to Nairobi, this week's top stories bring you a truly global design perspective. >

Law firm Adams & Adams is the winner of the “Sponsorship In-Kind Category” of the 17th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, for their sponsorship of Design Indaba. >

The Campana Brothers' versatile design for Alessi celebrates handwoven rattan in a single undulating form. >