South Africa | Design Indaba

Award-winning South African film shows that surfing is more than just a pastime

It's a dramatic foray into the life of drug-plagued youth who find redemption and happiness in the sea. >
How tech hopes to improve the lives of fishermen in South Africa

ABALOBI is designed to manage small-scale fisheries in the face of climate change. >
Sylvester Chauke

Brand Specialist

The multi-ward winning Entrepreneur and founder of DNA Brand Architects. >
Claudette Schreuders

Artist

This artist has a stellar record of art exhibitions on the rituals and culture of South Africa under her belt. >
Albie Sachs

Author

An activist and former Constitutional Court judge of South Africa. >
Aidan Bennetts

Curator

This designer is a multitalented force between the worlds of decor, interior design, retail and broadcasting. >
Lebo Mashile

Performance Artist

An award-winning writer, presenter, actress and activist. >
Robin Rhode on talking drawing, performance and artistic ownership

The visual artist explains the thinking behind his show-stopping Design Indaba 2017 performance. >
Cape Town is the first city in Africa to be named a UNESCO City of Design

The Cape joins 180 cities in 72 countries committed to the promotion and development of innovation and creativity. >
Thebe Magugu comments on gender expectation and domesticity in latest fashion collection

“There is a subversive beauty made from the very difficulty this season's woman experiences in today’s socio-political climate," says the fashion designer. >
Founder of Duolingo at the Design Indaba Conference 2017

Luis von Ahn launched the first African language course on Duolingo as part of his Design Talk. >
What should South African creative directors do to make a change beyond advertising?

Net#work BBDO’s Mike Schalit and Emma Strydom gathered insights from 30 creative directors to answer this question. >
It’s time to start pumping for groundwater – but at what cost?

As Cape Town reaches a critical stage of drought, we look at whether tapping into groundwater is a viable alternative. >
Morag Myerscough on giving spaces character and sensitivity through the use of colour

The Design Indaba Festival 2018 speaker will turn the Artscape Piazza into a wonderland with her colourful structure. >
Olafur Eliasson talks design that has real-world significance

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson gives us his take on what functional design means and the newest member of the Little Sun family. >
Osborne Macharia breathes life into his fantastical, fictional imagery

The self-taught Kenyan photographer takes the Design Indaba audience on a mesmerising journey of fiction, fantasy and narrative. >
On the Design Indaba Festival 2018

Experience the world's leading creative currency that's driving design for a better world with our annual flagship conference and festival. >
Sketchcase transforms your Laptop into a portable whiteboard

The perfect laptop skin for creatives. >
The smart bicycle dock by engineering student Mardu Swanepoel

The South African student designed a docking station to keep your bicycle safe in theft-prone areas. >
Taking African animation and storytelling to the world

In this interview, Triggerfish's Stuart Forrest shares his plans to educate budding creatives and take African stories to the international stage. >
How Stuart Forrest built the award-winning Triggerfish

Triggerfish CEO talks Revolting Rhymes, endurance in the animation industry and inspiring empathy in young people. >
Andile Dyalvane, gt2P on creating The Wishing Wall

The Chilean design group and the South African ceramicist on their unlikely partnership. >
Andile Dyalvane, gt2p in never-before-seen installation at Design Indaba 2017

An unexpected link emerges between the Chilean design group and the South African ceramicist. >
Multidisciplinary artist Robin Rhode brings his drawing process to life

The South African born artist and his “doppelgänger” light up the Design Indaba stage. >

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