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The Current collection integrates solar energy in everyday objects

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The Current Table by Dutch design studio Caventou uses solar-integrated glass to generate energy from light in a process similar to photosynthesis.

27 Sep 16
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Devoted to urban planning

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Born in Kigali, Rwanda, this MIT student works to improve and provide affordable housing designs in Africa.

27 Sep 16
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Planting trees in inhospitable environments

Design News > Design Activism

The Cocoon is a completely organic vessel that lets you plant trees in the worst environments.

27 Sep 16
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China surges forward in the space exploration race

Design News > Industrial Design

Three major new space programmes prove China’s cosmic ambitions.

27 Sep 16
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Student-designed bottle cap could save drought-stricken California millions of litres of water

Next Generation > Product Design

The ‘Cap the Tap’ campaign is a simple way to curtail water wastage from household taps.

27 Sep 16
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Raising East New York: The effect of poverty on the family unit

Design News > Art & Photography

Social documentary photographer Phyllis Dooney challenges the stereotype of the deadbeat dad.

26 Sep 16
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New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

Design News > Creative Economy

Eight Georgia Institute of Technology engineers pioneered a new type of hybrid textile that can harvest energy from two sources: the sun and wind.

26 Sep 16
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The Bradley Element: A watch for the visually-impaired

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Eone’s striking timepiece indicates the time by touch alone.

26 Sep 16
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Solving the problem of student housing with floating dormitories

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

See the unconventional, low-cost student residences recently unveiled in Copenhagen.

26 Sep 16
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Lookbook: The Grafica jewellery collection by Anna Raimondo

Lookbook > Product Design

Take a look at the new Summer collection of Cape Town, South Africa's SMITH Jewellery.

23 Sep 16
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Award-winning initiative turns theory into solution

Design News > Creative Economy

CHHAT won the 2016 Fuller Challenge because of its ability to address real-life problems surrounding human shelter.

23 Sep 16
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South African fashion label conceptualises sustainable fabric made from plastic bottles

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The Joinery’s latest collection turns discarded plastic into enviable office accessories.

23 Sep 16
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Photo series explores forgiveness under impossible circumstances

Design News > Information Design

Netherlands-based visual artist Lana Mesić explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide in the photo series “Anatomy of Forgiveness”.

23 Sep 16
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The comic book uncovering new perspectives on heroism and storytelling

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Ordinary Superheroes celebrates the everyday heroes of South Africa's resilient communities.

23 Sep 16
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The International Space Orchestra takes to the stage

Design News > Music & Sound Design

The ISO’s upcoming event, featuring renowned ethereal band Sigur Rós, is around the corner.

23 Sep 16
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Yogita Agrawal on design for impact in India

Talks > Product Design

Design Indaba Global Graduate Yogita Agrawal shares two of her projects: a wearable that uses human movement to power a light and a soap pen to improve hygiene.

22 Sep 16
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Gaia telescopes chart largest map of the Universe ever

Design Frontiers > Information Design

The observation mission of ESA has returned its first crop of cosmic images – and it’s huge.

22 Sep 16
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#FeesMustFall: Interactive map, music video chronicles South Africa’s student protests

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Musician and visual artist Umlilo’s latest music video release explores the duality of activism and slacktivism.

22 Sep 16
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The award-winning student design that could help save marine animals

Next Generation > Industrial Design

An innovative invention that helps wildlife recover from oil spills.

22 Sep 16
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Chat with Luke Dale-Roberts

Video Interviews > Food Design

We're giving you the chance to chat with South Africa's best chef, Luke Dale-Roberts in an interview where you take control.

21 Sep 16/ Brand Collaboration
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Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough.

21 Sep 16
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The Spectrum of African identities

Design News > Art & Photography

An ongoing portraiture project by Gabonese photographer celebrates the diversity of the African continent.

21 Sep 16
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This book celebrates creativity across the continent

Design News > Product Design

Co-edited by Gestalten and Design Indaba, this book celebrates creativity and design in Africa and the rise of new talent.

21 Sep 16
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A design solution to moving back in with your parents

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Spanish collective designs custom spaces and furniture for young adults returning home.

21 Sep 16

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Come home again

Design News • 17 Oct 22

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Design News • 17 Oct 22

The biggest design event in Northern Europe is taking place in Eindhoven between 22 and 30 October 2022. >
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Design News • 17 Oct 22

Ogilvy Africa, RotoTanks and the Ministry of Health Kenya partnered on a project aimed at educating young mothers to prevent malnutrition. >
Dressed to the nines

Q&A • 17 Oct 22

SAFW award-winning menswear designer Samkelo Boyde Xaba is a Design Indaba Emerging Creative for 2022. >

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