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Aida Mulokozi on her mission to salvage Dar es Salaam’s built heritage

Design News > Design Activism

The CEO of the Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage talks about the importance of architectural conservation.

14 Sep 19
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Here are the five shortlisted candidates for the DUNDEED competition

Design Frontiers > Design Activism

One of these projects will walk away with £5,000 to further develop their project.

13 Sep 19
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Antenna 2019: Meet the first 10 phenomenal designers who are changing the world

Next Generation > Product Design

Antenna 2019, hosted by Design Indaba, Dutch Design Week and World Design Event, is taking place on 21 October 2019 in Eindhoven.

13 Sep 19
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Talking African art repatriation with curator and anthropologist Meskerem Assegued

Design News > Art & Photography

“The work needs to be returned without any kind of conditions."

13 Sep 19
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CityTree is an oxygen-producing forest in miniature

Design News > Product Design

This compact green wall cleanses the air of pollutants and acts as a sound barrier for congested urban areas.

13 Sep 19
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Under the Same Sun

Design News > Art & Photography

Award-winning photographer Marinka Masséus uses her craft to raise awareness about albinism.

13 Sep 19
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NEKO animation to help people to take better care of their pets

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The only animation project to earn a Design Mark at Taiwan’s International Golden Pin Concept Design Award.

13 Sep 19
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This glue seals wounds in 60 seconds

Design Frontiers > Product Design

MeTro is a super adhesive, elastic glue that works faster than common staples or sutures.

12 Sep 19
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Thebe Magugu takes a seat at the fashion table

Next Generation > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The 25-year-old former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently won the 2019 LVMH Prize for his womenswear which often carry subtle political messages.

11 Sep 19
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Graphic designer Thulisizwe Mamba on running a creative business

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

“Most of the time I’m reaching out to new clients, updating my work, doing invoices and reaching out to new suppliers.”

11 Sep 19
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Paloma Strelitz on collective agency

Design Frontiers > Urban & Landscape Design

The Design Indaba Future Cities Residency talked to UCT architecture students about the power of creativity and collective action.

11 Sep 19
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The vibrant visual language of Na Kim

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The South Korean graphic designer's work walks the line between design and fine art.

11 Sep 19
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Alia Youssef’s The Sisters Project disrupts tired perceptions of Muslim women

Design Frontiers > Art & Photography

The photographer explores the diverse narratives of the Canadian Muslim community.

11 Sep 19
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Sphelele Gumede creates menacing characters using vivid colours

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

In his series 52.177 the illustrator explores his personal inspirations.

11 Sep 19
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First ever global scientific eating plan forgets the world’s poor

Design Frontiers > Food Design

A team of 37 world-leading scientists from 16 countries have just released the world’s first ever scientific eating plan, but how inclusive is it?

11 Sep 19
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Typeface as a tool for empowerment, with Bruno Maag

Design Frontiers > Graphic Design & Illustration

“We, as graphic designers, should strive to make sure that information processing can be done easily for everyone.”

10 Sep 19
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Is food the next big thing in fashion?

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Agraloop Bio-Refinery produces high value bio-materials from food waste.

10 Sep 19
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Lebohang Kganye unpacks her family's journey of migration

Design News > Art & Photography

“The project evolves around how my family landed in Johannesburg – how they ended up in the city from the farmlands. But it’s really a relatable story."

10 Sep 19
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Not African Enough explores the diversity of Kenya's fashion landscape

Design News > African Design

The Nest Collective’s second book challenges narrow perceptions of African fashion.

9 Sep 19
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Kye Shimizu is coding to fix the wasteful fashion industry

Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design

His project Algorithmic Couture merges tradition and technology to produce zero-waste garments.

9 Sep 19
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Rolecia Janse van Rensburg's quirky approach to interior design

Design News > Product Design

Part of the 2019 Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme, Rolecia Janse van Rensburg's work is inspired by colourful moments and human interaction.

4 Sep 19
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Limbo Accra, how design is saving a city caught in limbo

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Art platform, Limbo Accra, explores the urban structures of the city of Accra

4 Sep 19
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Festivals can transform cities by making space for overlooked people and cultures

Design Frontiers > Interaction Design

Beth Perry and Rike Sitas explore the transformative role festivals can have on a society.

4 Sep 19
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Ben Biayenda's illustrations challenge mainstream representations of women

Design News > Art & Photography

Highly decorative and rich in colour, the Parisian illustrator's work reflects a diverse community.

3 Sep 19

From the Archives

For the love of GIFs

Design News • 15 Jun 16

Collective exhibit.gif puts out a call for a creative distillation of real life into the humble form of a GIF. >
Margaret Calvert on work and play over 60 years in graphic design

Talks • Duration: 00:27:34 • 15 Jun 16

South African-born graphic designer Margaret Calvert, OBE is best known for the signs she helped design for Britain's roads. You can now watch her full talk. >
8 innovative ways drones are being used today

Design News • 15 Jun 16

From fighting fires, to spotting criminals and collecting whale “snot”, here are some futuristic ways we are using drones. >
Emergency art is created and shown in no more than a day

Design News • 15 Jun 16

The art featured at MOAD’s latest exhibition is not older than 24 hours old and tackles the immediate issues of our time. >

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