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MarkLives.com is a website dedicated to the South African creative industries, founded by business journalist and media commentator Herman Manson. >
Jonathan Shapiro wins prestigious award

Jonathan Shapiro was the 2012 recipient of the International Publishers Association Freedom to Publish Prize. Here he talks about the award and his work. >
Where It’s At: Enjin interviews Richard Hart

Enjin interviews Richard Hart - the guest editor of Where It's At - to find out more about the project. >
Was the Cape Design Indaba 2012 worth it? asks Robin Opperman

We recently attended the Cape Design Indaba 2012. This is the annual pow wow of art, craft and design, held at the Cape Town international Convention Centre. >
Design Indaba 2012: South African showcase turns 17

South African showcase turns 17 >
Ka-ching! Sales Soar for Emerging Creatives at Expo

Exposure for young designers at 2012 Design Indaba Expo translates into swift trade. >
By the light of the jar

Have a bottle of sunshine with Consol's Solar Jar, a solar-powered light that combines energy efficiency with aesthetic pleasure. >
Design Indaba 2012 hits the sweet spots

Design Indaba did it again in 2012 – with the numbers to prove it! The past four years saw Design Indaba contribute R1 billion to the GDP. >
A Taste of Sónar

Bringing Europe's best electronic festival to Cape Town, A Taste of Sónar was a night of audiovisual mayhem that South Africa won't forget. >
Stud entrance

Lorenzo Nassimbeni recently completed a mural for the entrance of a stud farm in the Western Cape. >
Designing a Future

The design world is at the forefront of a new breed of humanitarian projects that puts people first. >
20Q: Mike van Heerden

Design Indaba Expo 2012 Emerging Creative and winner of the Most Creative Stand Award answers 20 quick questions about his life and work. >
Absa at Design Indaba 2012

Absa, a Design Indaba 2012 sponsor, share why they align themselves with the brand, and how creativity adds value to everyday life. >
Grolsch at Design Indaba 2012

From a 360 degree bar to bespoke draught glasses, loyal sponsor Grolsch enjoyed great activation opportunities at Design Indaba 2012. >
1836

Batavian 1836 is a new cabinet by Egg Designs, taking its inspiration from the kists brought to South Africa by the early settlers. >
20 Eight

Product Designer

20 eight is a product design company based in Pretoria. >
A New Skin for the Mapungubwe Rhino

Beverley Price’s rhinoceros sculpture, "Mapungubwe – A New Skin", symbolises the latency of a new object hybridity in South Africa. >
Where It’s At: A new Design Indaba publication

Guest edited by Richard Hart and designed by Disturbance, Where It's At is the first in a series of limited editions inspired by Design Indaba magazine. >
Abitare interview Alfredo Brillembourg (Urban-Think Tank) at Design Indaba 2012

Alfredo Brillembourg talks about creating an urban toolbox for architecture, and how the role of the architect is changing. >
Innovation pays off for Design Indaba Expo

Here's a round-up of highlights from Design Indaba Expo 2012. >
Thoughts on Design Indaba 2012

Design Indaba 2012 got raving reviews. Here are some of the highlights of what speakers and media had to say. >
20Q: Andy Cartwright

The 2012 Design Indaba Innovation Award winner says he's an aspiring entrepreneur with a vision. We catch up with him over 20 questions. >
Andy Cartwright Korol Bowl

Andy Cartwright Homeware’s range of Korol products won the inaugural Design Indaba Innovation Award. >
Announcing the 2012 ADAA Judges!

Design Indaba's Ravi Naidoo selected to be one of the 2012 ADAA judges. >

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