Cape Town | Design Indaba

Using art activism to fight gender-based violence

Artists and creatives came together for the 'Rise' exhibition to raise awareness about gender-based violence in South Africa. >
Li Edelkoort is back at Design Indaba! This time with an important green message

For Design Indaba Festival 2020, futurist Li Edelkoort will host inspiring new trend seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town this February 2020. >
Better and better | Design Indaba announces 2020 dates as it celebrates 25 years of cultural invention.

Meet the designers, leaders, inventors and innovators that are making the world better through creativity at the Design Indaba Conference 2020. >
Cape Town school built with its pupils unique needs in mind

Cheré Botha School provides pupils with a learning environment that limits excess stimuli and distraction. >
An outsider's critique of the American Dream

Zimbabwean-born photographer Barry Salzman talks to us about his latest project as well as his award-winning series on the Rwandan genocide. >
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms last updated on 4 November 2019 >
Celebrate 25 years of Design Indaba with us next year

Early bird tickets are on sale now, here is everything you need to know. >
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have any other questions about the Design Indaba Conference and Simulcast please feel free to contact us at hello@designindaba.com. >
South African student tackles plastic waste with edible straws

Chemical engineering student Leila Siljeur has won R50 000 for her “Eat Me Straws”, a collection of edible and environmentally-friendly straws. >
SMTNG GOOD is cosying up to art and design for the greater good

“I wanted every aspect of the project to be Proudly South African, to invest in South African resources and simultaneously contribute to growing the economy.” >
Three creatives on the importance of dabbling in different sectors

Former Design Indaba Emerging Creatives reflect on their journeys since leaving the incubator programme. >
Paloma Strelitz on collective agency

The Design Indaba Future Cities Residency talked to UCT architecture students about the power of creativity and collective action. >
How Blackboard is helping kids unleash their creativity

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard, believes exposing kids to creative careers can unlock a world of opportunities. >
Lukhanyo Mdingi on the defining characteristics of his eponymous label

“Luxury, essentially, is time. Using the spirit of time in the best way, in order to create quality items.” >
Discover forgotten worlds with The Lost Botanist

We journey forth with The Lost Botanist into worlds unknown made possible through animation and VR technology. >
Street artist Nardstar is painting women of colour in public spaces

Nardstar's murals can be found in New York, Paris and her hometown, Cape Town >
Illustrating vernacular South African terms

Kobie Niewoudt explores “Tsotsitaal” (the slang language among Cape Town's youth) with her illustrations and quirky gifs. >
Tackling unemployment through a holistic approach to design

Devised by service designer Hazel Scrimgeour, LINKUP is a platform set to make a difference to South Africa's unemployed youth. >
Eleazer Radebe’s journey into the world of fashion

From humble beginnings and several detours, Design Indaba Emerging Creative Eleazer Radebe is carving a wholesome fashion and lifestyle brand, By Ele. >
Jimmy Wales speaks on diversity and the value of knowledge in multiple languages

"What matters is that you have knowledge in your mother tongue." >
Triggerfish launches free online platform for animators

“The South African animation industry is growing - and so is the demand for skilled animators globally.” >
Hafeez Floris captures the other side of South Africa's townships

His photography shows the more childlike and creative side to people in areas like Manenberg and Soweto. >
Design Indaba Emerging Creatives: Where are they now?

We talk to some of the South African creatives who used the programme as a career launchpad. >
Mapitso Thaisi talks culture, fashion and recognising Africa's impact

The law graduate-cum-designer chats to us about her Basotho inspired swimwear range, Shweshwekini. >

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