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Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance
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15 Feb 18
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Thabisa Mjo tells us about the inspiration behind this design which has been nominated for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Meet five women who are innovating in design, material biology and beyond
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15 Feb 18
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These are just some of the 14 women who spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2018.
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The Kewtown Primary School Project
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15 Feb 18
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Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design
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15 Feb 18
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Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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A Cape Town art gallery is shifting perspectives on animation as fine art
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15 Feb 18
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A look inside an animation-focussed art platform in Cape Town that was inspired by a sense of not belonging.
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Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style
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14 Feb 18
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Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound
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13 Feb 18
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Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion
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13 Feb 18
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Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold
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13 Feb 18
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Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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GetSmarter makes online study as a working professional easier
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13 Feb 18
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We take a closer look at the high-touch learning platform started by upcoming Design Indaba Conference 2018 speakers, Rob and Sam Paddock.
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Identity: History and triumph in handwriting
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12 Feb 18
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Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Petite Noir on Bra Hugh's influence and the limitless nature of African creativity
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12 Feb 18
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“He said something – not a lot of artists say much, they’re just entertainers. Bra Hugh used his music as a weapon."
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“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story
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12 Feb 18
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Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018.
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Hybrid burgers for the health and environmentally conscious
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11 Feb 18
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Sonic launches hybrid burgers that could potentially be a game changer in the fast food chain industry.
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Exclusive pop-up restaurant and gourmet street food to be part of Design Indaba 2018
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10 Feb 18
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We're planning a multi-sensory experience filled with sounds, sights, and tastes.
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The Obilab drumkit is ethical, portable and easy to assemble
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10 Feb 18
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The Obilab drumkit is an ethical instrument that solves the five problems of drumming.
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Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018
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9 Feb 18
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Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders!
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#DIonenightonly: Here's what to expect at Design Indaba's free public opening
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9 Feb 18
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One of you could win double tickets to Nightscape at Design Indaba on 22-23 February!
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VRapeutic is pioneering virtual reality therapy in Egypt
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9 Feb 18
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The new tech is catching on in healthcare sectors all over the world. This startup is bringing it to North Africa.
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We delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of saltwater desalination
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9 Feb 18
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Is reverse osmosis the best answer for Cape Town’s water scarcity crisis?
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Cape Town architect Ilze Wolff is up for emerging architect of the year award
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9 Feb 18
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Wolff's work is as concerned with social transformation as it is with documenting Cape Town's architectural heritage.
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The Urchins is taking the craft of crochet to a new level
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8 Feb 18
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Where biomimicry, cultural weaving and lots of polyester strands meet.
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Niger-based architect Mariam Kamara to be mentored by Sir David Adjaye
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8 Feb 18
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The two architects will work together for two years as part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.
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Nightscape at Design Indaba will be an urban night festival to remember
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7 Feb 18
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From pop-up galleries, exhibitions, exclusive music performances and food experiences, we have something for everyone!
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