Leading creative thinkers give advice to aspiring artists and designers, but their philosophies really pertain to every field or creative endeavour. >

Dutch designer Borre Akkersdijk has created an eye-catching suit that is a wearable connected platform – with technological applications way beyond that. >

The Austrian trans-disciplinary designer tells us why she believes we have a lot to learn from microorganisms. >

Two graduates of Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design have designed an early warning system that connects a special sensor to your smartphone. >

Shelter is one of the most basic human needs. We round up four innovative designs for temporary shelter. >

A tour of the street art in Cape Town's neighbourhoods reveals some hidden artworks in the city. >

Fashion designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi left Ghana to study in London but chose to return home afterwards to set up her own accessories brand. She tells us why. >

A catchy, thought-provoking track by young Stellenbosch-based rapper-producer Sipho The Gift. >

Teak and brass combine in two stools that exemplify this Chennai-based studio's subtle synthesis of age-old Indian craft and contemporary design. >

Dutch author Anne van der Zwaag hopes her new book will help businesses and governments see the power of design to address key challenges facing the world. >

Patterns multiply underfoot in the Spanish designer's new collection of tiles for Bisazza. >

We popped by the newly opened Watershed at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to check out some of the gorgeous local design and craft on sale. >

She graduated from Parsons with a collection inspired by samurai armour. Now she’s taking on the New York City fashion world. >

Mozambican fashion designer Taibo Bacar's latest colourful collection signals an evolutionary shift in his eponymous label. >