South Africa

Design Indaba Trust

Non-Profit Organisation

Design Indaba Trust is a not-for-profit company that makes possible projects and initiatives dedicated to design education and development in South Africa. >
#ANOTHERLIGHTUP

Social Activism

Be part of the community initiative to put #anotherlightup in Khayelitsha. Contribute towards building streetlights and light up Faith47's mural in Cape Town. >
Rise and Fall of Apartheid

Design Indaba Conference speaker David Goldblatt's work can be seen at the "Rise and Fall of Apartheid" exhibition on at Museum Afrika in Johannesburg. >
Of processes and prototypes

Several stands at Design Indaba Expo gave visitors insight into the prototyping and production process. We chat to JesseJames about their interactive stand. >
Triangular trend

A triangle is one of the basic shapes in geometry. This simple shape found a myriad of applications at Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
JesseJames

Furniture Designer • Industrial Designer

JesseJames is a Cape Town-based industrial design company that deliver inventive and creative design solutions. >
Day three snapshot

The final day of Design Indaba Conference brought architecture, art, Danish design, music and happiness to the stage. >
Creativity rewarded at Design Indaba Expo 2014

In recognition of the originality of their stand design, the judges at Design Indaba Expo awarded Ideso the Most Creative Stand for 2014. >
Ignite 3D printing

Design Studio

Cape Town-based 3D printing studio Ignite is a SME company focusing on 3D printing services. >
Shonaquip

Social Entrepreneur

Shonaquip is a Cape Town-based social enterprise that provide mobility and seating solutions for people with disabilities. >
Design Indaba Expo 2014 Innovation Award

Shonaquip, a mobility and seating solutions provider, was the unanimous winner of Design Indaba's Innovation Award for 2014. >
Be happy

Here's a look at Stefan Sagmeister's renowned "The Happy Show" exhibition that he presented at the 2014 Design Indaba Conference. >
2014 MBOISA winner

And the winner for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2014 is... "Steam 1886". >
Fashion for Africa

Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale treats Design Indaba Expo 2014 visitors to a surprising show. >
Let your guard down

2014 Design Indaba Pecha Kucha presenter photographer Joy Mckinney shared a photographic series "The Guardian" that explored the boundaries of personal space. >
DJ Fresh at Design Indaba 2014

DJ Fresh shares his thoughts on Design Indaba. >
Laduma Ngxokolo at Design Indaba 2014

Laduma Ngxokolo shares his thoughts on the impact of the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >
Goldfish at Design Indaba Expo

Hear what the superbly talented Goldfish duo have to say about this year's event. >
Africa is Sharp!

"Africa is Sharp!" is one of the five themes of the "Africa is Now" exhibition at the Design Indaba Expo 2014. >
Jackie Burger at Design Indaba 2014

Elle SA editor Jackie Burger on the effect of Design Indaba on South Africa. >
Lisa Firer Design

Ceramicist

Lisa Firer Design is a Cape Town-based ceramicist. >
Day two gallery

The second day of Design Indaba Conference 2014 heralded cowboys, chefs, storytelling and architecture. >
ABC according to Dean Poole

Dean Poole takes a closer look at the letters of the alphabet. >
Africa is Tradition Reinvented

"Africa is Tradition Reinvented" is one of the five themes of the "Africa is Now" exhibition at Design Indaba Expo 2014. >

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