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The unique and distinctive architectural style of Angola’s cinemas

African Report > Design Thinking

An archive of historical cinemas in Africa is being created by the Goethe Institut Angola, with Angola's movie theatre history being revived and retold first.

23 Jul 15
00:04:15

Ross Symons: The art of origami (Part 2)

Video Interviews > Product Design

In the second part of this exclusive video interview, origami artist Ross Symons talks about breaking out alone and folding for the big brands.

23 Jul 15
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Mail Man Barry delivers you daily messages on paper when you have time to read them

Design News > Interaction Design

This intuitive device filters through your digital inbox and prints out the more meaningful messages at the end of the day.

23 Jul 15
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Indian musician creates a foldable wooden tie

Product Spotlight > Product Design

A retired musician in West Bengal, India created this artisanal, folding wooden tie.

23 Jul 15
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BreastIT uses a glove and a cellphone app to detect cancer

Design Frontiers > Information Design

Three Ugandan IT graduates have developed a cellphone app that can diagnose breast cancer, helping prevent deaths by providing essential early detection.

23 Jul 15
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Even artists have to understand business to succeed

Design News > Creative Economy

Want to get more business savvy? UCT Graduate School of Business is offering one South African artist the chance to kick-start his or her career.

23 Jul 15
00:04:21

Ross Symons: The art of origami (Part 1)

Video Interviews > Design Thinking

Ross Symons quit his job in the advertising industry and became an (almost accidental) origami artist.

22 Jul 15
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A contraceptive pill that calls women who forget to take it

Design News > Product Design

Oviary is the first update the contraceptive pill has received in 50 years and it’s going to make it more effective for women everywhere.

22 Jul 15
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The world’s most compact electric bike

Product Spotlight > Product Design

The A-Bike is back and is better than ever. Sir Clive Sinclair’s 2006 foldup bike is set to revolutionise the daily urban commute with an electric upgrade.

22 Jul 15
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The Lumos helmet is set to radically change road safety for cyclists

Product Spotlight > Product Design

A bicycle helmet with LED brake and indicator lights will make roads much safer for bicycle riders.

22 Jul 15
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Tracy Lee Lynch on curating, collaborating and South African design

Inside View > Product Design

With a portfolio of work that’s as rich as a tapestry, designer Tracy Lee Lynch uses her expert eye to create new spaces and public platforms for local design.

22 Jul 15
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The monkey-shaped Macaco paperweight

Product Spotlight > Product Design

According to its creator NikyNaky, this ceramic Macaco paperweight just wants to be loved.

22 Jul 15
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How the simple drinks coaster is saving lives

Design Frontiers > Product Design

The danger of being hit by a car while walking home at night has been radically reduced with a simple reinvention of a common bar accessory.

21 Jul 15
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Kenyan artist creates eccentric eyeglasses from electronic waste

Design News > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru uses electronic refuse and found metal to create dazzling pairs of sculptural eyewear.

21 Jul 15
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The Fedora lighting range is inspired by a Russian doll

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Dima Loginoff , the rising star of Russian design, plays with a traditional shape in his latest contemporary design for Italian design company Axo Light.

21 Jul 15
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Nemo’s Garden: Growing fruit and vegetables under the sea

Design Frontiers > Food Design

Italian scuba-diving father and son have found a way to grow fresh food nearly 10 metres underwater in the sea.

21 Jul 15
00:01:40

Trailer: The Workers on the power of digital interactions

Trailers > Interaction Design

The Workers is a London-based digital design studio that challenges expectations of what is possible in the digital realm.

21 Jul 15
00:33:19

The Workers on the power of digital interactions

Talks > Interaction Design

The Workers is a London-based digital design studio that challenges expectations of what is possible in the digital realm.

21 Jul 15
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Devendra Banhart publishes his artworks in "I Left my Noodle on Ramen Street"

Design News > Art & Photography

Singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart has made a name for himself through his folksy freewheeling sound, but recently he has also published two art books.

21 Jul 15
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Creative interventions for Mandela Day 2015

Design News > Design Activism

In honour of Madela Day 2015, Design Indaba gave R67 000 to help people make a positive change in their communities. Here are some of the images we've received.

20 Jul 15
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Expressive illustrations by Pola Maneli

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Former ad-man Pola Maneli left his job to pursue a freelance-illustrating career.

20 Jul 15
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In celebration of the African vernacular architecture

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

American architect Jon Sojkowski is gathering an online archive of images and information that celebrate African vernacular architecture.

20 Jul 15
00:03:43

Mema Designs: Design should inspire

Video Interviews > Industrial Design

The co-founders of mema designs believe that a thoughtful design process is behind every design that inspires.

20 Jul 15
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Pack your GPS away and use marbles instead

Next Generation > Product Design

Design graduate Sara Vrbinc has developed brAInfu.cc, a wayfinding system to rival the GPS.

20 Jul 15

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