Canada | Design Indaba

Gabon-born photographer tells the story of the Central African country’s youth

An artist in the diaspora, Yannis Davy Guibinga connects with his heritage through photography. >
This music video lets rip on the music industry’s so-called ‘Gatekeepers’

Jessie Reyez takes on industry sexism and misogyny with this short film. >
A patient and caregiver centred chair by Rhys Jones

Industrial design graduate Rhys Jones and his neonatal chair. >
Rhys Jones

Industrial Designer

Rhys Jones strives to make excellent products that are sustainable and socially responsible. >
See the 2017 winners of the annual Warming Huts contest

This one of a kind design contest gives warmth to Canada’s chilly winters. >
Emerging photographer Daniel Effah on the representation of Africa abroad

African artists in the diaspora are often caught between two worlds. >
Nigerian artist Ojo Agi on ‘authentic’ African art and Daughters of Diaspora

What does it mean to be “black enough”? >
Seeing nature in an unusual way

The Flow installation of Maotik offers a unique view of the weather around us. >
We Shall See: A photographic journey from life to death

Photographer Ian Willms repairs the fractured relationship with his father in We Shall See. >
A high-tech shopping cart for the homeless

This tricked-out trolley aims to help secure the belongings of Canada’s nomadic homeless population. >
Luzinterruptus immerses Toronto in a flow of words

An artist group occupies the streets of Toronto with 10 000 books. >
The Spectrum of African identities

An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent. >
Easy & accessible tools for fitness management by Kinduct

This Canadian company provides software tools for health and fitness enthusiasts. >
IZ Collection: Stylish attire for the mobility impaired

See the adaptable fashion range designed specifically for wheelchair users. >
Body Love: The adult colouring book challenging how we see our bodies

This Canadian artist is championing body positivity. >
Solar Express: The futuristic space transit concept

Montréal’s Imaginactive has put forth a design idea that would bring remote parts of the cosmos within closer human reach. >
Sculptural desalination plant imagined for Santa Monica pier

Pipe is a sustainable water harvesting solution that could produce 4.5 billion litres of clean water for California. >
Digital meets acoustic in Mune, a new kind of instrument

Mune combines the power of electronic music with the expressiveness and simplicity of an acoustic instrument. >
Pia Nyakairu: Designing a device to improve remote care for cancer patients

Ugandan-born industrial design graduate Pia Nyakairu has designed a device that helps physiotherapists and doctors offer distance care to cancer patients. >
Pia Nyakairu on products that help form connections

Ugandan industrial designer Pia Nyakairu shares her work on products that aid connection as part of Design Indaba’s Global Graduates programme. >
Wear Your Label wants a stigma-free society

Wear Your Label gets people talking about mental health through fashion and jewellery design. >
The FoodShare Truck: Fresh produce at affordable prices

The travelling food market offers fresh produce at cheaper prices to locals that otherwise can’t access or afford it. >
Eco-friendly trap designed to stop spread of virus-carrying mosquitoes

An innovation made from old car tyres helps contain mosquito-related virus outbreaks in Guatemala. >
New, innovative material inspired by ancient design

The designs found in Iran’s Kharraqan towers became the unlikely inspiration for an advancement in metamaterials. >

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