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Teshia Treuhaft on how a dancer helped her be a better designer (trailer)
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Observing a dancer's movements helped this Rhode Island School of Design graduate rethink the basic structure of a chair.
6 Jan 15
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Four inspired talents from Ghana
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The country that inspired Fela Kuti to create his Afrobeat sound is producing another wave of edgy creatives from fashion to furniture to music.
5 Jan 15
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Jake Barton on how to create meaningful interactions through technology (trailer)
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Interaction Design
The interaction designer behind the 9/11 Memorial & Museum shares his insights into creating technological interfaces that engage in unexpected ways.
5 Jan 15
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Brass beauties
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Five designs from 2014 that draw on the subtle glow of brass, from jewellery and interior accessories to furniture and lamps.
5 Jan 15
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Wise Words – Part 3
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A selection of memorable quotes from some of the most acclaimed designers and creative thinkers featured in the "Design Indaba All Stars" book.
4 Jan 15
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Speculative design
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How far will we go to alter our bodies, nature and the universe? These five design projects ask questions about our future.
3 Jan 15
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Of warp and weft
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Craft
Six weaving projects from across the globe that exemplify what's possible when the ancient technique is combined with progressive design.
2 Jan 15
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Wise Words – Part 2
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Urban & Landscape Design
A selection of memorable quotes from some of the most acclaimed designers and creative thinkers featured in the "Design Indaba All Stars" book.
1 Jan 15
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US is frontrunner in global design awards
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Creative Economy
2014 World Design Rankings rate 79 represented countries according to sector, industry, strengths and weaknesses.
1 Jan 15
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Five design breakthroughs in 2014
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Industrial Design
Here are the five standout solutions from our Design Frontiers series that are edging the industry forward in different ways.
31 Dec 14
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Top 10 stories of 2014
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Advice from the grand-dad of American graphic design tops the list of most popular reads on designindaba.com.
30 Dec 14
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Top 10 videos of 2014
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Urban & Landscape Design
Some unveiled major new designs, others recapped their careers in easy-to-digest lessons. Watch the designers featured in our 10 most popular videos from 2014.
29 Dec 14
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Six Kenyan names to watch
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These diverse talents in art, music, architecture and technology are at the forefront of Kenya's creative explosion.
28 Dec 14
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Top 10 Product Spotlights of 2014
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We've featured a wide array of products over the course of the year. Here are our 10 favourite designs whose ingenuity and craftsmanship stand out.
27 Dec 14
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Wise Words – Part 1
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Information Design
A selection of memorable quotes from some of the most acclaimed designers and creative thinkers featured in the "Design Indaba All Stars" book.
26 Dec 14
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#MakeChange: Switched on for change
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You might be admiring the holiday lights this time of year but these five lighting projects remind us that not everyone is as fortunate.
25 Dec 14
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The Imaginary App by DJ Spooky and Svitlana Matviyenko
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"The Imaginary App", edited by DJ Spooky and Svitlana Matviyenko, explores the ubiquity of apps and how they have seaped into our culture.
24 Dec 14
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New jewellery exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo 2015
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
A host of new jewellers will showcase their work at Design Indaba Expo 2015. Here are five new designers who use their materials in distinctive ways.
23 Dec 14
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AEP Frames by Ballo and Atang Tshikare
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Summer gets city-slick with illustrator Atang Tshikare's urban doodles on Ballo's handmade wooden sunglasses.
23 Dec 14
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#MakeChange: Think like a designer
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Design Thinking
Kosheek Sewchurran looks at how design thinking has been used to pioneer change in the business world. Can it do the same for the City of Cape Town?
22 Dec 14
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Home in a bag
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Our hypermobile world demands new designs that can help us feel at home in our ever-changing environment, says Teresa Palmieri.
22 Dec 14
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All angles
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This year geometric designs reached new heights as these five projects illustrate. We'll be looking to see whether this trend continues in 2015.
21 Dec 14
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Take Five
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The question of what design thinking can do for Africa piqued readers' interest this week.
20 Dec 14
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"Looper" by Eve Deroeck and Mélanie Tourneur
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Film & Animation
The music of Kinshasa-born Témé Tan inspires this fantastic animated story of a decadent party by night.
19 Dec 14
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