USA | Design Indaba

Annabelle Selldorf

Architect

Architect and founder of Selldorf Architects >
Ensamble Studio on building flexible, stackable spaces and working with nature

"When we look at nature we want to learn from it, we want to build with it." >
Edel Rodriguez on childhood, nationalism and a nation on fire

The Cuban-born illustrator was dubbed "America’s Illustrator-In-Chief" by Fast Company. >
Artist imagines colossal vertical slums in Lagos

Are slums shaping the face of Africa? Nigerian-born artist Lekan Jeyifo conceptualises the future of slums in Lagos. >
These striking images offer an alternative view of Nigerian diversity

“One of the biggest statements I try to make with my work is that there is no single Nigerian culture.” >
The innovative, unconventional and inspiring work of Droga5

Ahead of David Droga’s talk at Design Indaba 2019, we take a look at some of the more impactful work from his agency. >
Faith XLVII unveils new mural and Peace Manifesto in San Fransisco

"We formulated our own Manifesto, keeping the perspective as inclusive as possible. For me, the main objective is empathy. " >
The untold history behind William Kentridge’s most ambitious project to date

“The colonial logic toward the black participants could be summed up by: ‘Lest their actions merit recognition, their deeds must not be recorded’.” >
How the repeal of net neutrality will affect innovation

Innovation and digital design may suffer due to the increased control over the websites we browse >
David Droga

Advertising Executive

Founder & Creative Chairman, Droga5 >
How designers are using digital fabrication to improve wheelchairs

Disrupt Disability uses open source design and digital fabrication to make wheels that are affordable and fully customisable. >
Looking to Afrofuturism 3.0

"Before you actually physically pursue freedom or build a better future you have to imagine it first." >
The A’ Design Award and competition is open for entries

The awards aim to advance society through good design. >
The Living Chair celebrates the beauty of imperfection

Carpenter reinterprets his father’s iconic rocking chair design with flawed salvaged wood. >
We speak to an emoji activist on why diverse emojis matter

Jennifer 8 Lee says the Emojination wants to make the approval of emoji a more inclusive and representative process. >
The maker of Algiknit talks seaweed fashion and the next stage of biotech

Aleksandra Gosiewski's work touches on sustainable ways to fix the disconnect within the fashion industry. >
Monitor air pollution with these reactive sweatshirts

Aerochromics drives air pollution awareness with smart textile garments. >
To teach graphic design is to learn to adapt with the field says Lucille Tenazas

“For us, as educators, we are constantly aware that our profession is sort of a moving target.” >
Photographer visually deconstructs the myth that being queer is un-African

Celebratory, bright and vibrantly coloured, Limit(less) pictures what freedom can look like for the black queer body. >
Tropical themed, woven blankets by designer Lilian Martinez

“Craftsmanship is really important to me because it’s the only way that I can reconcile introducing more things and objects into the world.” >
Look Up is an app designed to stop New Yorkers staring at the mobile phones

Socially-focussed artist, designer and 2017 Design Indaba speaker, Ekene Ijeoma, has found a way to humanise intangible data to trigger empathy and compassion. >
Cleansing the air with clever anti-pollutant roof tiles

It is now possible to reduce the effect of fossil fuel burning with this simple smog-busting building material. >
Could silk be used to weave your donor heart?

Researcher and designer, Veronica Ranner, takes on organ crafting while cautiously questioning its ethics. >
Making the music video great again

As musicians continue to push the boundaries visually, we examine the evolution of their relationship with film. >

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