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Woebot: A smart, accessible mental healthcare solution

Design News • 12 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

Created by a group of Stanford psychologists, WoeBot is used in over 120 countries and has generated over 2 million messages since its launch. >
Afrolitt founder Pamela Ohene-Nyako on the importance of having black literature voiced and heard

Design News • 11 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

“I feel like some works can really open up one’s imagination and help us envision inclusive and liberated futures.” >
Two must-see projects by Design Indaba 2019 speaker Gordon Reid

Design News • 11 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

The graphic designer is among several speakers announced for our upcoming festival of creativity. >
MIT audio & text system could detect depression in everyday conversations

Design News • 10 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

A model by researchers at MIT is able to detect depression in context-free interactions. >
This speculative project seamlessly collects water from the air around it

Design News • 10 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

Design student Ivy Yan Ying Tai's concept could be easy enough to replicate in water scarce countries. >
Four literacy projects changing the world as we know it

Design News • 7 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

See how these projects use literacy as a tool for positive change. >
Self-taught Malawian photographer grapples with ancestry in new photo series

Design News • 5 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

“Who Will Bury You?” depicts a young, faceless woman ready to die. >
Two urban initiatives tackle housing & energy in Ghana

Design News • 5 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

Urban development specialist Farouk Braimah's design projects hope to make life easier for the poor. >
Nikki Gonnissen on building a united AGI in a divided world

Design News • 3 Sep 18 • Sponsored Content

“Good design is not only about good form, it’s also about a better world.” >
Sebastian Gier's futuristic Xplore project nominated for Dezeen Award

Design News • 29 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

Since his presentation at Antenna in 2017, the German designer has been making big waves. >
Elaine Ramos: "A good cover captures the essence of the book.”

Design News • 27 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

The former art director at Cosac Naify, Ramos uses the production of books as an exercise in experimental design. >
Selva Hernandez on design and independent book publishing in Mexico

Design News • 23 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

“Studying design allowed me to design books. After more than twenty years designing for cultural institutions, I decided to open my own label.” >
Here are our not-to-be-missed A’ Design Award winners

Design News • 22 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

The global platform has announced its best designers and designs for 2017 to 2018. >
Design Indaba alumni V. Sunil and Mohit Jayal are injecting creativity into India's spaces

Design News • 22 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

In what may be their most ambitious project yet, Motherland have embarked on the task of reinventing a city. >
Architect Dong-Ping Wong to speak at Design Indaba 2019

Design News • 21 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

With several companies under his belt, Dong-Ping Wong’s work represents a new wave of architecture. >
A New Zealand company is making raincoats out of recycled fibres

Design News • 20 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

The Humble Raincoat is made of recycled plastic bottles. >
What does it take to make it as a creative?

Design News • 16 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

We looked to a new book by Creative Nestlings to find some clues from women featured in the book. >
Gale Maimane on her new short film, starring Zoe Modiga, called Me

Design News • 15 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

“We wanted to make a piece that encapsulates fashion and music in a skilful way. A tender way. A femme way.” >
9 creatives to look out for this Women's Month

Design News • 6 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

To celebrate Women's Month, we're highlighting the work of some of our former participants in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >
Gourmet Grubb on making ice cream from insect milk

Design News • 3 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

Food designer Leah Bessa was part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >
Drop Drop app helps water conservation in drought-stricken South Africa

Design News • 3 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

A new app makes every drop of water count as South Africa’s water crisis continues. >
Artist imagines colossal vertical slums in Lagos

Design News • 2 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

Are slums shaping the face of Africa? Nigerian-born artist Lekan Jeyifo conceptualises the future of slums in Lagos. >
These striking images offer an alternative view of Nigerian diversity

Design News • 2 Aug 18 • Sponsored Content

“One of the biggest statements I try to make with my work is that there is no single Nigerian culture.” >
The innovative, unconventional and inspiring work of Droga5

Design News • 26 Jul 18 • Sponsored Content

Ahead of David Droga’s talk at Design Indaba 2019, we take a look at some of the more impactful work from his agency. >

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Athi and Irma

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Design News • 22 May 22

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Q&A • 22 May 22

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Story of my life

Q&A • 16 May 22

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