Netherlands | Design Indaba

Empathy: a quality that binds design across disciplines

Here are five more antenna 2018 speakers and a little bit about why we chose them. >
These graduates want to change the world in ways we never thought possible

Antenna 2018 is here! Meet the first five speakers for the global design platform. >
Meet the three nominees for the Future Food Design Awards

They were selected out of 50 entries from 30 different countries. >
Fernando Laposse's Totomoxtle shortlisted for the 2018 Beazley Designs of the Year

"The world market has forced the price of corn to reduce drastically. This has made traditional methods of harvesting corn not economically viable anymore." >
Lonny van Ryswyck on the importance of looking after our diminishing resources as designers

In her 2018 Design Indaba Conference talk she takes us through her projects including, A World of Sand, where people donated sand from all over the world. >
Entries for the second Future Food Design Awards are now open

Set to be held during this year’s annual Dutch Design Week, the competition is seeking to solidify the connection between the worlds of food and design. >
Meet Dutch designer, artist and entrepreneur, Joris Laarman

“I don’t do things with a goal in my head. I just do them to discover things.” >
Design Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo appointed ambassador for Dutch Design Week 2018

Alongside Laurens van den Acker and Wendy Plomp, he'll be bringing his trademark activism and sense of purpose to this year's event. >
What a cup of tea teaches us about the value of water

Shaakira Jassat's ThirTEA for One project highlights the hidden footprint in the lifecycle of the products we consume. >
The fascinating way blind designer Simon Dogger is able to feel the emotions of others

The Design Indaba speaker began his 2018 Design Talk by giving the audience a listen into the life of a visually impaired designer. >
Three smart, life-saving designs for kids

In observance of National Child Protection Week, we look at advancements in technology that are beefing up child rescue solutions. >
Feel people smile with Simon Dogger’s handheld device for the visually impaired

“Being able to understand other people is about the quality of dialogue which is actually about the quality of life.” >
See the novel ways these designers are innovating healthcare practices

From beautiful colostomy bags to a USB stick that’s also an HIV testing kit, these projects affirm that the future of healthcare is in safe hands. >
Sustainable planter helps trees and plants survive in arid environments

A product developed by Dutch startup Land Life Company increases seedling survival rates up to 95 per cent. >
Myles Loftin on the importance of representing black masculinity differently

The #antenna2017 speaker takes us through the inspiration behind his multimedia project: Hooded. >
On the future of food, fashion and eating our environmental problems away

The world is changing rapidly, this means our fashion and food choices need to keep up. >
This design duo is exploring ‘stardust’ as an alternative raw matter

As Above, So Below uses micrometeorites to communicate an important message. >
The Desert Twins create water out of dry air

“The first three days of testing were frustrating; our own sweat was the only liquid produced.” >
Food designer Chloé Rutzerveld turns waste into healthy treats

This edible innovation addresses wastage in the food industry – with delicious results. >
Art as an exploration of the self and an interrogation of the world with Buhlebezwe Siwani

"I’ve always said if art doesn’t engage socially what are you making it for?" >
Waterstudio’s Parthenon seawall doubles as natural energy generator

This Dutch design company explores water-based solutions for urban planning. >
Dutch designer Lonny van Ryswyck is drawing attention to the need to conserve sand

The Design Indaba 2018 speaker will introduce her A Grain of Sand project, which you can also be a part of. >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | February 2018

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
Memory Shop gives a new twist to fine dining

The exhibition and dining experience is collaboration between fashion designers, graphic designers, interior designers and ceramicists. >

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