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The clothes that maketh the continent

RoundUp • 14 Dec 14

A new generation of African fashion designers is proving that the continent’s couture is about more than just bright colours, tribal patterns and leopard print. >
Take Five

RoundUp • 13 Dec 14

This week readers loved our Hot Topic feature canvassing designers' thought on whether creativity can save the world. >
Daughter of the Niger Delta

Point of View • 12 Dec 14

Artist Zina Saro-Wiwa's new gallery space in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, honours her late father's activist legacy, beginning with its location – in his old office. >
“The shower at the end of the day" by Studio Poink

Creative Work • 12 Dec 14

This 50s-inspired animation is a zany homage to the place where all the best ideas are born. >
A school is unpacked in Malawi

Creative Work • 11 Dec 14

How a rural school went from fabrication at a workshop in Johannesburg to erection on a dusty site in the village of Chimphamba. >
Dave Hakkens on a phone worth keeping (trailer)

Conference Talks • 11 Dec 14

The Dutch designer talks about his modular phone concept – and the back-to-front way he brought it to market. >
“Diamond” by Freestyles263

Creative Work • 11 Dec 14

A refreshingly hip-swaying serenade from this Zimbabwean group of artists who meld dancehall with as many other genres as possible. >
What design thinking can do for Africa

Point of View • 10 Dec 14

Instead of waiting for roads to be built designers are finding their own ways to overcome the continent's challenges, says Matthias Reichwald. >
"Die Steunpilaar" by Jan Douglas

Creative Work • 10 Dec 14

The South African designer creates a leaning lamp to add to his collection of minimalist lights and furniture. >
Yinka Ilori: Chairs tell stories too

Interviews • Duration: 00:05:11 • 9 Dec 14

We pull up a seat with this Nigerian-British designer to hear how he draws on his heritage to create once-off pieces. >
Put on your internet face

Creative Work • 8 Dec 14

French designer Alix Gallet has a bag of tricks to fool biometric recognition technology. >
Lights, camera, Africa

RoundUp • 7 Dec 14

Film is a powerful medium for storytelling. Here we round up four authentic African voices in filmmaking. >
Can creativity save the world?

Point of View • 6 Dec 14

It's a loaded question, but eight designers gave us some thoughtful and inspiring answers. >
Take Five

RoundUp • 5 Dec 14

The 12 nominations for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2015 stole the virtual spotlight on designindaba.com this week. >
"Colores (Para Lole Part 2)" by Martin & Martin

Creative Work • 5 Dec 14

Charles and Ray Eames' "Powers of Ten" documentary inspires this charming low-tech music video. >
"Intro to" by Mungo

Creative Work • 4 Dec 14

This fluid, twinkling electronic track is the perfect introduction to the solo musical project of bassist, guitarist and DJ, Simon Lee aka Mungo. >
To do: Get organised

Interviews • 4 Dec 14

NYC-based creative studio Trollbäck+Company have launched an app for compulsive list-makers. >
Preview of "Refuse the Hour"

Creative Work • 3 Dec 14

Here's a preview of the magical performance "Refuse The Hour" by William Kentridge, Philip Miller, Dada Masilo, Catherine Meyburgh and Peter Galison. >
Man's best friend?

Creative Work • 2 Dec 14

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Michelle Bours questions the relationship between man and canine in her photographic project "Overwhelming Love". >
Sindiso Khumalo: I’m a textile nerd

Interviews • Duration: 00:05:14 • 2 Dec 14

This South African-born fashion designer tells us how she draws on her Zulu and Ndebele heritage for her bespoke collections. >
Nature’s colours

Creative Work • 30 Nov 14

Satyendra Pakhalé tickles the imagination with a bright sculpture set in a beautiful tropical garden. >
5 favourites at the new Southern Guild gallery

Creative Work • 29 Nov 14

There's a new kid on the block in Woodstock's burgeoning art and design precinct that specialises in limited-edition South African design. >
A feat of craftsmanship

Creative Work • 28 Nov 14

Meet Martina Lasinger, a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, who makes mesmerisingly detailed – and beautiful – work. >
"Light Motif" by Frédéric Bonpapa

Creative Work • 28 Nov 14

This short film interprets a piece of contemporary music as a series of hypnotic, colour-drenched visuals. >

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