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Concrete support

Lookbook > Urban & Landscape Design

An innovative audio speaker has won the PPC Imaginarium Awards, a showcase for design and art that pushes the boundaries of work made in concrete.

6 Mar 15
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"It's the end of fashion as we know it," says Li Edelkoort

Q&A > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fashion is dead, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort has declared. Dezeen editor Marcus Fairs interviews Li Edelkoort.

6 Mar 15
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"Project Phoenix" by FoxP2

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

Project Phoenix premiered at the Design Indaba FilmFest 2015. Here we bring you the full short film, which tells the inspiring story of ex-gang member Roger.

6 Mar 15
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The unexpected preferences of plants

Design Frontiers > Food Design

The future of the city farm is a sunless, rain-free, underground box.

5 Mar 15
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Wrap yourself in a Rothko

Lookbook > Craft

Hinterveld’s new 2015/16 collection introduces colour-soaked patterns and a variety of yarn blends.

5 Mar 15
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Advice for young designers (part two)

Inside View > Product Design

More wise words for aspiring creatives from some of the most globally acclaimed design professionals.

5 Mar 15
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Casey Neistat at Design Indaba

Q&A > Film & Animation

We interview the self-taught filmmaker, who sees YouTube and Snapchat as ideal forms of distribution

4 Mar 15
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Milkmaids and cowboys

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African fashion designer Thula Sindi's new collection melds rural and urban influences.

4 Mar 15
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Bowel Bowls by Afro Delft tableware

Product Spotlight > Graphic Design & Illustration

Afro Delft’s latest collection translates the sensation of “having butterflies” onto enamel.

4 Mar 15
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Sponsored content: The search for ZA design talent is on!

Design News > Product Design

Nando’s Hot Young Design 2015 competition is calling young South African designers to propose a light for the interior of a Nando's restaurant.

4 Mar 15/ Advertorial
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A comic spread

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

South African comics are becoming progressively more prominent on the global storyboard.

3 Mar 15
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The memory of a print

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fashion and textile designer Sindiso Khumalo recently launched a fashion collection very different from anything she has done before.

3 Mar 15
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Hempsuit by the Joinery

Product Spotlight > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Organic fashion brand The Joinery uses hemp as a design material to reduce the carbon footprint of the local fashion industry.

3 Mar 15
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Masana Collection by the Kraal Gallery

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn.

2 Mar 15
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Advice for young designers (part one)

Inside View > Product Design

Wise words for aspiring creatives from some of the most globally acclaimed design professionals.

2 Mar 15
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Lost in the euphoria of creating

Next Generation > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Emerging Creative Rich Mnisi tells us about the inspiration behind his fashion brand, OATH

1 Mar 15
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The feminine allure

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale captivated local fashionistas as he took to the Design Indaba Expo fashion ramp.

28 Feb 15
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Denim fashion retailer G-Star Raw woos female audience in latest campaign

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

G-Star Raw is preparing to launch a marketing push to engage female consumers with the brand.

28 Feb 15
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Playing with clay

Q&A > Craft

In this interview, we chat with Catherine Ash about ceramics in the contemporary age.

28 Feb 15
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Emily Oberman: 10 things I’ve learnt

Inside View > Graphic Design & Illustration

Graphic designer Emily Oberman’s Design Indaba Conference presentation highlights 10 things she has learnt from 20 years at SNL.

27 Feb 15
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Quote unquote

Opinion > Graphic Design & Illustration

Inspiring lines and thought-provoking ideas heard this week on the Design Indaba Conference stage.

27 Feb 15
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Casey Neistat on why YouTube is the best option for film distribution

Video Interviews > Film & Animation

YouTube is the most romantic version of film distribution that's ever been, says Casey Neistat.

27 Feb 15
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Day three in pictures and ideas

Lookbook > Design Thinking

From renegades to stalwarts, art to advertising, tactile to digital and narrative to chaos: here is a snapshot of Design Indaba Conference 2015's closing day.

27 Feb 15
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A new leaf

Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design

From real palm fronds to leafy prints on textiles, botany is a standout trend at Design Indaba Expo 2015.

27 Feb 15

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