South Africa

Oded Ezer on morphing typography with other organisms

“My name is Oded Ezer and I am a typoholic” – says Oded Ezer. He talks about combining typography with other fields. >
Collaborations in craft

Collaboration is key for Umcebo Design as they worked with Durban-based creatives for the Intellectual Property exhibition. >
Sónar at Design Indaba 2012

A Taste of Sónar at Design Indaba 2012 saw Europe’s foremost electronic music festival happening in Cape Town in a night that won’t soon be forgotten. >
Your Street Gauteng: Finalists

Design Indaba, in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Your Street Gauteng Challenge. >
Mandela Day

Social Activism

In honour of the legendary Nelson Mandela, Design Indaba gets involved in Mandela Day projects every 18 July, like gifting a library to a community. >
Bibliothèque on design and the creative process

OCD, lingerie, award ceremonies, design tools, Dieter Rams and classical orchestras – Bibliothèque talk about their creative endeavours. >
Buyers at Design Indaba Expo 2012

In 2012 Design Indaba Expo presented the inaugural dedicated buyers and media day, a day before the event opened to the public. >
Visionary VISI

VISI's got a brand new look, and an interesting hound theme to set things in motion. >
67 Minutes for Mandela Day

The community of Blikkiesdorp in Delft, outside Cape Town, are now the proud owners of their very own library – as part of a Mandela Day initiative. >
Letter

Faith47 created a mural in Blikkiesdorp for Mandela Day, calling for peace, justice, shelter... >
67 minutes, and a library, for Madiba day

In honour of the legendary Nelson Mandela, Design Indaba was involved in a project that brought a library to a community. >
Hans Ulrich Obrist on an expanded notion of curation

Hans Ulrich Obrist looks to an expanded notion of curating, going beyond the boundaries of the discipline and new ideas on installing exhibitions. >
Adam Court for OKHA Interiors

Adam Court’s interior designs for OKHA Interiors create an ambience of calmness and composure. >
Luna Light

Light up your workspace with the environmentally friendly, and rather funky, Luna Light by Kraftisan. >
Hoo-doo Design

Jewellery Designer

Hoo-doo Design is the collective effort of jewellery designers and makers Brendan Marx and Thérèse de Villiers. >
Fashion at Design Indaba Expo 2012

The very best of South African fashion was seen at Design Indaba Expo 2012 – here's are some of the highlights from the stylish arena. >
Woven dreams

With his range of fine woven jewellery Songezo Baleni is establishing himself as a design force to be reckoned with. >
Design Indaba 2012 Conference highlights

Conference, dinners, parties, lunches, social entrepreneurship, helicopter flips and more, here are some of the highlights of Design Indaba 2012. >
Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal

Creative Agency

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal is a South African trade and inward investment promotion agency. >
Behind-the-scenes at Design Indaba Expo 2012

From empty to (really) impressive in less than one day - have a look at how Design Indaba Expo comes to life. >
Metaxia – Designer Jewellery

Jewellery Designer

Metaxia Sterianos is an up-and-coming designer who is intimately involved in every step of her creations. >
Analysis: Mohair SA encouraging DIY knitting design talent

Mohair trends for 2012/13 have been inspired by the craft movement and the renewed popularity of hand knitting collectives. >
Nature, nurture and Noma

Food and Home Entertaining magazine features René Redzepi and his presentation at Design Indaba Conference 2012. >
Ravi Naidoo talks Martha and a billion bucks

Ravi Naidoo launched South Africa’s signature event for the global design stage, the Design Indaba, in 1995, with 200 attendees at the Mount Nelson Hotel. >

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