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African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities
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Product Design
We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA.
4 Apr 17
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Think knitting is just for geriatrics? Think again
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Product Design
The Kniterate will turn the sweater of your dreams into reality.
4 Apr 17
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Veteran artist Douglas Miles’ Apache Skateboards teach the history of the San Carlos Apache tribe
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Product Design
Meet the artist who identified the unlikely link between skateboarding and Native American culture.
4 Apr 17
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Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations
Next Generation
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Graphic Design & Illustration
What would a text from Kim K look like?
4 Apr 17
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The African dream in China
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Film & Animation
A new documentary follows African people as they navigate the city of Guangzhou, China as people become more fearful of immigration.
3 Apr 17
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Transforming the built environment
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Design Activism
Tour & Taxis is Vincent Callebaut Architecture’s plan for a green haven in Brussels.
3 Apr 17
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Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces
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Design Thinking
In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness.
3 Apr 17
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See the hyper-realistic pencil-portraits by Arinze Stanley
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Art & Photography
The Nigerian artist’s stunningly intricate work is making waves.
3 Apr 17
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Meatwreck: the artistic duo challenging the notion of beauty
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Art & Photography
Mitra Saboury and Derek Paul Boyle’s unusual imagery makes the ordinary uncomfortable.
3 Apr 17
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Roadhouse: Picturing South Africa's Ekurhuleni
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Art & Photography
A new photography initiative in Gauteng, South Africa.
31 Mar 17
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A conference is the new way of doing business
Inside View
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Design Thinking
Ayse Birsel's lessons From Design Indaba Conference 2017.
31 Mar 17
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The fading tribes of the Omo Valley
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Art & Photography
This photographer documented some of the last societies left untouched by the Western world.
31 Mar 17
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Check out the musicians paving the way for the sounds of Africa
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Music & Sound Design
From Black Coffee to DJ Steloo, you won’t want to forget the names of these beatmakers.
31 Mar 17
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New Mars explorer inspired by origami
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Design Thinking
It can tuck, fold and crawl.
31 Mar 17
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The otherworldly creations of Nomes Dee
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Zambian graphic designer Nomes Dee is inspired by Afrofuturism.
30 Mar 17
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Sound of the Eye: Unique, Algorithmic Compositions by Aragorn23
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Music & Sound Design
Aragorn23 is an experimental musician, who creates algorithmic and movement-based compositions.
30 Mar 17
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Coding emotion and culture into art
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Art & Photography
"I try to make art that means something to people like me," says South African artist Lorenzo Plaatjies.
30 Mar 17
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A celebration of African portraiture
Next Generation
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Graphic Design & Illustration
This Ukrainian artist paints unique portraits of Africa as a creative outlet.
30 Mar 17
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SLAMP: Lights poised between aesthetics and technology
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Craft
Italian lighting atelier SLAMP reinterprets classic Italian design with futuristic flair.
30 Mar 17
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This music video doubles as a PSA for domestic violence
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Film & Animation
Created for UK singer Frances’ song Grow’, the animated film addresses the isolating nature of abuse.
30 Mar 17
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Vibrant Paralympic Games ad wins Art Director’s Club of Europe award
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Film & Animation
The ‘We are the Superhumans’ campaign celebrates the disabled community.
30 Mar 17
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Cape Town illustrator talks local style and narrative
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Graphic Design & Illustration
We spoke to Emerging Creative Russell Abrahams about maintaining a visual language in illustration.
29 Mar 17
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Turning spinach into organs
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Design Thinking
The answer to the problem of organ transplantation demand could be Popeye’s favourite vegetable.
29 Mar 17
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The Centre for the Less Good Idea
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Design Activism
Visual artist William Kentridge has created a space to nurture the growth of South African artists.
29 Mar 17
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