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Naoto Fukusawa on why objects shouldn’t stand out too much (trailer)

Conference Talks • 30 Jan 15

Objects are merely interfaces, says the Japanese industrial designer. It's humans that are at the centre of the design process. >
The pattern collector

Creative Work • 28 Jan 15

Africa's faded modernist buildings are a source of graphic inspiration for fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo, who will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015. >
Step inside William Kentridge’s mind at Design Indaba Festival 2015

Creative Work • 26 Jan 15

South Africa’s best-known living artist will speak, perform and present at Design Indaba Festival 2015 in four not-to-be-missed experiences. >
The wood whisperers

Creative Work • 23 Jan 15

The duo behind Studio Propolis, who present at Design Indaba Conference 2015, are single-minded about making by hand and using resources sparingly. >
Kyla Philander on using empathy as a design tool (trailer)

Conference Talks • 20 Jan 15

Cape Town-based musician, storyteller and videographer Kyla Philander outlines her journey into creativity. >
Margot Janse and David Higgs on their culinary trajectories

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:36:24 • 15 Jan 15

Kitchen cowboys and 'kapokbos': These rock star South African chefs tell their stories and talk about what fine dining can be. >
21st-century brand builder

RoundUp • 14 Jan 15

Former scientist and current creator of a "cultural universe" of fashion brands, Shubhankar Ray returns to speak at Design Indaba after an 11-year hiatus. >
Issa Diabaté on designing the future of urban Africa

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:17:22 • 14 Jan 15

This Ivorian architect believes that designing with a broad vision makes all things possible. >
Ng’endo Mukii on exploring Kenyan identity through animation

Interviews • Duration: 00:04:46 • 12 Jan 15

Ng’endo Mukii, who will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015, looks at 50 years of Kenyan independence through the lens of her family history. >
Margot Janse and David Higgs on their culinary trajectories (trailer)

Conference Talks • 11 Jan 15

These multi-award winning, critically revered South African gourmets talk about the chef’s role in creating an experience, not just a dish. >
Jake Barton on how to create meaningful interactions through technology

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:44:03 • 8 Jan 15

Moments of "wow": media and interaction designer Jake Barton uses technology to enhance experiential learning. >
Issa Diabaté on designing the future of urban Africa (trailer)

Conference Talks • 7 Jan 15

This Ivorian architect believes that independence, innovation, volunteer work and personal investment must characterise African architecture of tomorrow. >
Jake Barton on how to create meaningful interactions through technology (trailer)

Conference Talks • 5 Jan 15

The interaction designer behind the 9/11 Memorial & Museum shares his insights into creating technological interfaces that engage in unexpected ways. >
Experimental Jetset on scavenging the ruins of Modernism

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:36:23 • 15 Dec 14

The Dutch graphic designers tell us how they tap into design history to create work that is rooted in today's culture. >
A contemporary craftswoman

Design Indaba News • 12 Dec 14

Hella Jongerius, who will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015, creates a flora- and fauna-inspired paradise of new textile designs for Maharam. >
Agi Haines on being the Frankenstein of design

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:09:40 • 11 Dec 14

This Royal College of Art graduate looks at the possibility of bioprinting body parts to benefit the human race. >
If you're happy and you know it...

Creative Work • 10 Dec 14

Wieden+Kennedy's recent creative campaign for Weight Watchers takes a humorous – and more authentic – approach to the difficulty of losing weight. >
Trailer: Experimental Jetset on scavenging the ruins of Modernism

Conference Talks • 9 Dec 14

The Dutch graphic designers talk about the influences that have shaped their impressive body of work. >
Square peas and family ponchos

Creative Work • 8 Dec 14

Eight drawings of whimsical, wicked and weird inventions from Dominic Wilcox's blog-turned-book, "Variations on Normal". >
The creative engine inside Joe Public United

RoundUp • 5 Dec 14

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana to present Joe Public United's award-winning work at Design Indaba Conference 2015. >
Agi Haines on being the Frankenstein of design (trailer)

Conference Talks • 4 Dec 14

This speculative designer wonders how far we can push our malleable bodies while still being accepted by society. >
DJ Stout on big hair, cowboy poets and planet Texas

Conference Talks • Duration: 00:41:56 • 3 Dec 14

The Austin-based graphic designer's work is an ode to cowboy country and the role of place in producing authentic design. >
Material maestros

Creative Work • 3 Dec 14

Studio Formafantasma explores the intersection between material and culture. Here are four of our favourite projects by the inventive duo. >
Last chance to book Early Bird tickets for Design Indaba Conference 2015

Design Indaba News • 3 Dec 14

There is only one week left to save 10% on your ticket to the creative rush of the year. >

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