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Marcello Serpa and the Scottish, Portuguese, Brazilian, Japanese, Hawaiian flip-flop

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

“We make the best glass in the world. Your job is to make the best advertising.” – Arthur Houghton to David Ogilvy.

27 Feb 14
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Building blocks for a new phone

Design News > Product Design

Dutch industrial designer Dave Hakkens presents his graduate project, Phonebloks, at the Pecha Kucha session on the 2014 Design Indaba Conference stage.

27 Feb 14
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Disruptive by Design

Design News > Interaction Design

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of sports performance, Oakley launches its first integrated brand culture campaign in LA – and at Design Indabar in CT.

27 Feb 14
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Reimaging history

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

British designer Thomas Heatherwick unveils his design proposal for Silo in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town – a project that started nine years ago.

26 Feb 14
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IDEO: A Design Powerhouse

Design News > Interaction Design

Tom Hulme, the Design Director for IDEO, is speaking today at Design Indaba 2014.

26 Feb 14
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Design Indaba Expo kicks off this Friday

Design News > African Design

Here's what's new and noteworthy at Design Indaba Expo 2014.

25 Feb 14
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Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2014 collection

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Paul Smith deconstructs sartorial conventions, injecting femininity into tailored outerwear, neatly cut tuxedo pyjama pants and panelled suit jackets.

24 Feb 14
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Design Indaba Music Chart: Ade Omotade

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Check out the third instalment of an exclusive weekly music feature. This week's artist is Ade Omotade, drummer of Johannesburg "urban-scapers" The Fridge.

24 Feb 14
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Handmade vision

Design News > Product Design

Studio Formafantasma offer an alternative vision to today's consumer society with their "Prima Materia" exhibition in the Netherlands.

24 Feb 14
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The Human Scale trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

The Human Scale investigates how we can build cities that enable vibrant, inclusive communities. The film is part of Design Indaba Filmfest 2014.

24 Feb 14
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A story of light

Design News > Product Design

Internationally renowned designer Christopher Jenner launches "Urbem" lighting collection at Salone del Mobile 2014.

22 Feb 14
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It's all a facade

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

2014 Design Indaba Conference speaker, Michel Rojkind's firm receives a Progressive Architecture citation for his design of the Liverpool Department Store.

21 Feb 14
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Sponsored content: MTN's NekNomination gives free Wikipedia access

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

In response to a NekNomination, MTN has become the first in the country to provide free Wikipedia access across its network.

20 Feb 14/ Advertorial
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JR Celski on producing The Otherside

FilmFestFriday > Music & Sound Design

Producer of "The Otherside", JR Celski on how the Seattle Hip Hop scene gave him a new dedication to short track speed skating.

20 Feb 14
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Table manners

Design News > Product Design

Jaime Hayón has designed two striking ceramic side tables for Bosa.

20 Feb 14
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The Secret Identity of SA Comics

Inside View > Product Design

Cape Town-based designer, illustrator and Design Indaba Expo 2014 speaker, Moray Rhoda, gives Design Indaba his take on the South African comics scene.

20 Feb 14
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Design Indaba Conference AND Cape Town Simulcast SOLD OUT

Design News > Product Design

If you’re in Cape Town and you weren’t able to secure your seat, you can still have an unforgettable Design Indaba experience. Here’s how...

19 Feb 14
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Design Indaba FilmFest kicks off this Friday

Design News > Film & Animation

Book your tickets now for these one night only South African premieres.

19 Feb 14
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Embroidered skulls

Design News > Craft

Calavera will showcase a new range of embroidered skulls as part of Design Indaba Expo 2014's First Editions feature.

19 Feb 14
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Portal to nature

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Studio Tjep. have designed two entrance gates to the Aemstel Schooltuin in the Netherlands.

18 Feb 14
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Take time

Design News > Product Design

Mathieu Lehanneur has designed a new, even more chic, version of his Take Time! watch for Lexon.

18 Feb 14
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A’ Design Award & Competition call for entries

Design News > Creative Economy

A’ Design Award & Competition invites designers and collectives from around the world to enter products, projects and design solutions for award consideration.

17 Feb 14/ Advertorial
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African beauty

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Jewellery design studio Oh Dear Megan is set to unveil the "Africana Collection" at Design Indaba Expo 2014.

15 Feb 14
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European style

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Nendo redesigns the interior of Seibu department store in Tokyo with inspiration from European parks and squares.

15 Feb 14

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