• Dwayne Spradlin
    Dwayne Spradlin on innovation and solution
    Humanity is going through unprecedented change, breaking traditional boundaries and designing innovative solutions. >
  • Marian Bantjes turns to type
    Marian Bantjes turns to type
    It was by pure coincidence that Marian Bantjes started working as a typesetter. Years later, she has refined it into a magnificent craft. >
  • Woolworths Eco Walkmates Recycled. Photo via Liquidlingo.
    Happy feet
    Good news for eco-conscious parents! Woolies have launched a new range of super cute children’s shoes made from recycled materials. >
  • Freedom Charter - Faith47.
    Fighting for freedom
    Inspired by the South African Freedom Charter, Faith47's latest body of socially conscious work explores forms of discrimination. >
  • Soweto by Jodi Bieber.
    Sweet Soweto
    “Soweto is like Hollywood to me. Everything is here,” says Jozi FM’s Sibongile Mazibuko in the intro to Jodi Bieber’s new book. >
  • Michael Craig's Dry Pod.
    Clever design for keeping dry
    We all know about the iPod but now there’s also the Dry Pod, a design solution that may greatly benefit homeless people. >
  • Budweiser Man of the Match trophy.
    Beat of the African drum
    The Budweiser Man of the Match trophy was designed to reflect and celebrate African life, love and unity. >
  • Casamento showroom in Woodstock, Cape Town.
    Function meets fantasy
    Nostalgic, eco-conscious, beautiful and desirable. And the good news is that Casamento have opened a showroom. >
  • Flow logo.
    Wonderful water
    They say the best things in life are free and Host City Cape Town is making this adage work for football fans in the city. >
  • Keith Rose
    Keith Rose on advertising's golden years
    Keith Rose talks about the “golden years” of advertising in South Africa. >
  • DESIGNING_SOUTH AFRICA logo.
    Documenting the beautiful game
    Hosting the first World Cup on African soil is a big deal so its important to document the design process and results of this tournament. >
  • Short film workshop in Mafikeng.
    Show time
    Everybody has a story to tell about their town and its complexities. Now get your camera out and make that mini-documentary. >
  • Design Indaba Superstars installed at CTICC
    Design Indaba is proud to announce that the winning entries of the Superstars team have been immortalised as public artworks. >
  • Green Goal 2010 expo. Photo: Stephen Lamb.
    Going for green goals
    The World Cup may be about soccer but it's also the perfect opportunity to draw people's attention to the importance of setting green goals. >
  • Nike's "Write the Future" campaign. Photo: Via psfk.
    Making headlines
    Nike’s innovate “Write the future” campaign is making bold soccer headlines on the Southern Life Centre in Jo'burg. >
  • Nike's hanging football sculpture. Photo: Via Design Fetish.
    Balls, balls everywhere
    Thought Coca-Cola's Crateman was impressive? Check out Nike's massive sculpture of a soccer player in Jozi. >
  • Cape Creative Exhibition. Photo: Courtesy Cape Craft & Design Institute.
    Creative stop along Cape Town's Fan Walk
    A centrally located space is drawing local and foreign soccer fans to an exhibition showcasing design in all its elements. >
  • It's beautiful here by Heath Nash. Photo: Anthea Davison, Cape Craft & Design Institute.
    See it, it is art
    One of the best things about hosting the World Cup is that we get to show off our beautiful stadiums, landscapes, cities, "gees" and art. >
  • Jade by Lorenzo Nassimbeni.
    Ode to kitsch
    Emerging and established artists honour the "King of Kitsch", Vladimir Tretchikoff, with unique interpretations of his style and techniques. >
  • Dunne and Raby
    Dunne and Raby talk design and science
    Design is what helps make science accessible, giving it cultural value and aesthetic appeal. >
  • sOccket. Photo: Jessica Lin.
    Kick off to power
    A soccer ball that harnesses kinetic energy and works as a mini generator could changes many lives in developing countries. >
  • Dylan Lewis sculpture at Kirstenbosch.
    Untamed in the garden
    An exhibition at Kirstenbosch bringing together sculpture, poetry and architecture, delves into the wild side of the human psyche. >
  • Taxi hand signs postage stamp.
    Taxi!
    South Africa's 12th unofficial language doesn't use words but hand signals. They're fun, useful and give insights into taxi commuting. >

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