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Trailer: Experimental Jetset on scavenging the ruins of Modernism

Trailers > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Dutch graphic designers talk about the influences that have shaped their impressive body of work.

9 Dec 14
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Square peas and family ponchos

Lookbook > Graphic Design & Illustration

Eight drawings of whimsical, wicked and weird inventions from Dominic Wilcox's blog-turned-book, "Variations on Normal".

8 Dec 14
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Put on your internet face

Next Generation > Interaction Design

French designer Alix Gallet has a bag of tricks to fool biometric recognition technology.

8 Dec 14
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Lights, camera, Africa

Focus On > Film & Animation

Film is a powerful medium for storytelling. Here we round up four authentic African voices in filmmaking.

7 Dec 14
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Can creativity save the world?

Hot Topic > Design Thinking

It's a loaded question, but eight designers gave us some thoughtful and inspiring answers.

6 Dec 14
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Take Five

Take Five > Urban & Landscape Design

The 12 nominations for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2015 stole the virtual spotlight on designindaba.com this week.

5 Dec 14
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The creative engine inside Joe Public United

Focus On > Graphic Design & Illustration

Pepe Marais and Xolisa Dyeshana to present Joe Public United's award-winning work at Design Indaba Conference 2015.

5 Dec 14
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"Colores (Para Lole Part 2)" by Martin & Martin

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

Charles and Ray Eames' "Powers of Ten" documentary inspires this charming low-tech music video.

5 Dec 14
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"Intro to" by Mungo

Track of the Week > Music & Sound Design

This fluid, twinkling electronic track is the perfect introduction to the solo musical project of bassist, guitarist and DJ, Simon Lee aka Mungo.

4 Dec 14
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To do: Get organised

Q&A > Interaction Design

NYC-based creative studio Trollbäck+Company have launched an app for compulsive list-makers.

4 Dec 14
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Agi Haines on being the Frankenstein of design (trailer)

Trailers > Design Thinking

This speculative designer wonders how far we can push our malleable bodies while still being accepted by society.

4 Dec 14
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Preview of "Refuse the Hour"

Design News > Film & Animation

Here's a preview of the magical performance "Refuse The Hour" by William Kentridge, Philip Miller, Dada Masilo, Catherine Meyburgh and Peter Galison.

3 Dec 14
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DJ Stout on big hair, cowboy poets and planet Texas

Talks > Design Thinking

The Austin-based graphic designer's work is an ode to cowboy country and the role of place in producing authentic design.

3 Dec 14
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Material maestros

Lookbook > Product Design

Studio Formafantasma explores the intersection between material and culture. Here are four of our favourite projects by the inventive duo.

3 Dec 14
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Man's best friend?

Next Generation > Art & Photography

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Michelle Bours questions the relationship between man and canine in her photographic project "Overwhelming Love".

2 Dec 14
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Sindiso Khumalo: I’m a textile nerd

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

This South African-born fashion designer tells us how she draws on her Zulu and Ndebele heritage for her bespoke collections.

2 Dec 14
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Casey Neistat to speak at Design Indaba Conference 2015

Focus On > Film & Animation

Announcing our first presenter for Design Indaba Conference 2015: Maverick filmmaker Casey Neistat, who is changing the way we watch movies.

1 Dec 14
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Nature’s colours

Design News > Product Design

Satyendra Pakhalé tickles the imagination with a bright sculpture set in a beautiful tropical garden.

30 Nov 14
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5 favourites at the new Southern Guild gallery

Lookbook > Product Design

There's a new kid on the block in Woodstock's burgeoning art and design precinct that specialises in limited-edition South African design.

29 Nov 14
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A feat of craftsmanship

Next Generation > Product Design

Meet Martina Lasinger, a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, who makes mesmerisingly detailed – and beautiful – work.

28 Nov 14
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"Light Motif" by Frédéric Bonpapa

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

This short film interprets a piece of contemporary music as a series of hypnotic, colour-drenched visuals.

28 Nov 14
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DJ Stout on big hair, cowboy poets and planet Texas (trailer)

Trailers > Graphic Design & Illustration

The Austin-based Pentagram partner and graphic designer says a sense of place is important for what graphic designers do.

28 Nov 14
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Take Five

Take Five > Product Design

Advice from some of the leading creative thinkers hit home with designindaba.com readers this week. Here's a round up of the top five stories.

28 Nov 14
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Planning the Impossible

African Report > Urban & Landscape Design

Kigali’s city planners have devised an ambitious plan to transform this quaint capital city into a regional powerhouse.

28 Nov 14

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Q&A • 8 May 23

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Design News • 8 May 23

The first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa opens in Johannesburg. >

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