New York | Design Indaba

Ekene Ijeoma deconstructs the US national anthem as a comment on mass imprisonment

In Deconstructed Anthems, he built a software that removes notes from the US national anthem at the same rate Americans have been imprisoned. >
Joshua Kissi on disrupting and diversifying stock photography

The photographer and co-founder of TONL tells us why he decided to make images of the unrepresented his priority. >
Myles Loftin on the importance of representing black masculinity differently

The #antenna2017 speaker takes us through the inspiration behind his multimedia project: Hooded. >
This designer uses bacteria to make colourful silk scarves

Are microorganisms even more useful than we previously thought? >
How do you tackle piracy, the refugee crisis and learning new language using design?

These Design Indaba 2017 speakers are leading the way. >
Edel Rodriguez

Artist

Visual artist. >
Aleksandra Gosiewski

Fashion Designer

Eco-fashion designer. >
Renata Souza

Product Designer

Product designer. >
Zach Lieberman

Artist • Hacker • Researcher

Artist, researcher and hacker. >
Chilean creatives develop the first social education tool for children

SIMA plugs into smartphones and can answer questions on subjects young people are curious about like animals, colours and food. >
Natasha Jen on the power of being a critical thinker in the design world

The Design Indaba 2018 speaker has collaborated with Nike, the Guggenheim Museum, Google, Puma and MIT Architecture among many others. >
Scientists say they’ve overcome one of the final barriers to making lifelike robots

“It’s the closest artificial material equivalent we have to a natural muscle.” >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | October 2017

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | September 2017

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >
Meet Carolyn Davidson, the woman behind the iconic Nike Swoosh

The retired graphic designer created the logo while she was still a student at Portland State University. The job earned her $35 back then. >
SaveArtSpace turns billboards into public art canvasses

The initiative aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives. >
Diversifying media imagery to include more ethnicities with TONL

This agency works to arm advertisers and designers with the tools to represent all races in their campaigns, not just one. >
Katy Pyle’s Ballez is the inclusive dance studio you’ve been waiting for

The New York City-based studio reimagines what ballet can be. >
Studio Lani's versatile Talking Tables win at the NYC WantedDesign Launch Pad

"Hand-welded steel, hand-turned wood and woven leather unite to form the sculptural and versatile nature of these pieces." >
Beautiful Boy by Lissa Rivera explores the visual language of gender

Celebrating gender identity as a repertoire, not a classification. >
Students create furniture for people living with Alzheimer’s

The collection, Design for the Mind, was created with help from medical and social experts. >
This web-series tackles social justice through the eyes of a 9-year old girl

Little Apple takes on racism, sexism and gentrification in this sci-fi drama. >
This footwear startup is using 3D imaging technology to give you the perfect fit

True Gault deliberately avoids traditional sizing to ensure a truly comfortable shoe. >
Check out Dress Code’s Coke Habit

This animated short film provides a unique take on the complexities of childhood addiction. >

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