South Africa

Maxwell Mutanda

Architect

Multi-talented architect Maxwell Mutanda uses design to address real-world issues. >
A Ballerina's Tale

"A Ballerina's Tale" is the story of Misty Copeland – the first black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history. >
Fred Gelli: Design that unifies people, nature and the Olympic spirit

The Rio 2016 logo, designed by Fred Gelli’s Tátil Design, is based on contagious energy, harmonious diversity, exuberant nature, and the Olympic spirit. >
Building unique bicycles in his spare time

BouwerWorks is an independent bicycle-building company in Stellenbosch that creates unique bicycles for modern commuters. >
Carla Latsky

Illustrator

"While Carla appreciates messy art and abstraction, she takes pride in her perfectionism and chooses to keep things clean – for the most part." >
Dhiantha Achary

LACED is a range of hand-crafted, customised footwear, made to order by architect Dhiantha Achary. >
Amy Slatem

Illustrator

Illustrator Amy Slatem's aims to create products that encourage the user to be creative – doodling, writing and colouring. >
Beryl Dingemans

Jewellery Designer

Beryl Dingemans takes her inspiration from Africa in the 1970s – eclectic, vibrant and luxurious in a uniquely Afrocentric way. >
Helé de Beer

Textile Designer

Helé de Beer is an emerging visual arts practitioner who aims to “embrace the messiness of the design process” through the creation of interesting textiles. >
Li Edelkoort back in South Africa for Design Indaba 2016

Li Edelkoort will be in both Cape Town and Johannesburg this year to deliver her 2016 Seminars, "The Emancipation of Everything" and "Turning in Circles". >
Celeste Arendse’s latest collection references the women of Picasso and Matisse

“Breasts of Desire”, the latest collection Cape Town-based fashion label Selfi, explores the way women’s bodies are portrayed in modern culture. >
Wesley van Eeden: Surf city creative

Durban-based creative Wesley van Eeden has created his own voice and message through his hip, character-based art. >
Very Semi-Serious

Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >
Live From New York!

“Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >
Thomas Chapman

Architect

Thomas Chapman is the founder of Local Studio – an architecture firm that creates public buildings and urban design schemes that promote social development. >
How getting out of your comfort zone can cure creative block

Two South African creatives – inspired by a Design Indaba Conference Talk – quit their jobs, sold their belongings and hit the road >
Syrupy blue and pink visuals accompany an electronic African sound

South African DJ and “kwaaiwave” producer, Maramza and vocalist, Moonchild pair their dreamy track “Inkwenkwezi” with even dreamier visuals. >
Ben Moyo: A photographer without a camera telling the African Story

Zimbabwean-born photographer Ben Moyo broke the mould by pursuing a career in the arts despite a lack of opportunities. >
Design Indaba

Publisher

Design Indaba is a multifaceted platform committed to a better world through creativity. >
Benjamin Hubert: Holistic designs to inspire change

Award-winning designer Benjamin Hubert talks about using design to make things better. >
How Far From Home

Art Director • Creative Director • Photographer

Two creatives. One wanderlist. Zero reasons to stay at home. >
MBOISA: West African patterning meets sculptural furniture design

Dokter and Misses’ Kassena Town Cabinets echo the traditional architecture and striking graphic artwork of the Kassena people. >
MBOISA: The irony and anger of beauty in South Africa

Three young South Africans from three very different backgrounds set off a journey to discover the pulse of their country 20 years into democracy. >
MBOISA: Peas, wasabi and asparagus like they’ve never been prepared before

Candice Philip’s Pea Wasabi Mousse is the result of a creative eye and a refined palate. >

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