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For Formica

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Happy 100th birthday to Formica Laminate! Abbott Miller paid creative homage to the ubiquitous brand.

20 Mar 13
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The Story of My App by Christoph Niemann

Inside View > Interaction Design

Christoph Niemann launched his first interactive, illustrated app, Petting Zoo, at Design Indaba 2013. He tells The New Yorker how it came about.

20 Mar 13
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Furniture forward

Design News > Product Design

The Western Cape Furniture Initiative brought up-and-coming furniture design talent to Design Indaba Expo 2013 and showcased forward-thinking furniture flair.

19 Mar 13
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Jeanne van Heeswijk: Becoming co-producers of our own future

Video Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

In an interview with Design Indaba, Jeanne van Heeswijk discusses how her work encourages people to become co-producers of their environments.

19 Mar 13
00:05:41

Ben Terrett: Don't make the user do the hard work

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

In an interview with Design Indaba, Ben Terrett tells how he uses design to make government services simpler.

19 Mar 13
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District transformation

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

David Adjaye has proposed a complete transformation of London's Hackney Central District to create a fashion and commercial hotspot.

19 Mar 13
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Surface tension

Design News > Product Design

Front Studio have created a lamp that will transform its shade to reveal over three million colours over the course of 50 000 hours.

19 Mar 13
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Hexagonal inspiration

Design News > Product Design

Inspired by hexagonal patterns found in nature, Haldane Martin's collection of coffee and side tables are efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

18 Mar 13
00:05:33

Daan Roosegaarde: When innovation and imagination merge

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

In an interview with Design Indaba Daan Roosegaarde talks about what happens in the space where innovation and imagination merges.

17 Mar 13
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Celebrating words

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

The "Back in 5 Minutes" exhibition showcases the diverse beauty in South African typography and illustration.

15 Mar 13
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Bright and red

Design News > Information Design

Studio Formafantasma designed an exhibition space showcasing the history of Turkish red from the Roman Empire to the French Revolution.

15 Mar 13
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Designer luggage

Design News > Product Design

Tom Dixon and adidas are teaming up to design a dynamic set of travel bags and apparel, perfect for the modern jet setter.

15 Mar 13
00:06:13

Alex Chen: I'm a visual designer at Google Creative Lab

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

A music instrument that consists of no more than a couple of lines? Alex Chen did it, and it went viral!

15 Mar 13
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God, war and the future at Design Indaba

Design News > Design Thinking

At Design Indaba there are always a few speakers that completely blow you away, either in their wonderful delivery, content or with their total inspiration.

15 Mar 13
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Found for shopping

Design News > Interaction Design

With a strong focus on user location, Found Shopping has launched the perfect app for competitive shopping and budget-friendly spending all year-round.

14 Mar 13
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Colour tabs

Design News > Product Design

Nendo's new Coloured-Pencil Table explores surface textures to create a whimsical installation.

14 Mar 13
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Power to transform

Design News > Craft

The Cape Craft and Design Institute revealed the best in South African craft work at Design Indaba Expo 2013.

14 Mar 13
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Entwined products

Design News > Product Design

A Japanese creative process known as “Tanka” has led Nendo and Luca Nichetto to collaborate for Milan Furniture Fair 2013.

13 Mar 13
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Conference 2013 illustrated

Lookbook > Graphic Design & Illustration

Heather Moore of Skinny laMinx attended Design Indaba Conference 2013 and illustrated her experience.

13 Mar 13
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Rock Wonderland

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Electric, a new cultural platform in Paris, has been likened to Alice's Wonderland - but for rock lovers!

12 Mar 13
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Hooked

Design News > Product Design

Karim Rashid's Hook range of cookware comes with fun and functional hooks that make for easy storage. And they look good!

12 Mar 13
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Brand new for beer

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Martí Guixé's packaging design for Estrella Damm beer takes its inspiration from the streets of Barcelona - and features recipes by Ferran Adrià.

11 Mar 13
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Chart topper

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Michael Bierut's redesigned the famous Billboard magazine, ensuring its graphic identity works for its wide variety of coverage.

11 Mar 13
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Community assets

Design News > Urban & Landscape Design

Bland Hoke and Howard Chambers transform temporary sidewalk sheds into community assets throughout New York City.

8 Mar 13

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African consciousness illuminated

Design News • 14 Nov 22

A dynamic new exhibition probes the way black culture wishes to represent itself. >
Pointed Polish giant

Design News • 14 Nov 22

A new landmark is drawing pedestrians’ gazes in Poland’s capital city. >
Colour as word-free language

Q&A • 14 Nov 22

Over two years in the making, an expansive project commissioned by Google Arts & Culture and conceived by Design Indaba plots the immense creativity of Africa. >
Cable me home

Design News • 14 Nov 22

Future city transport looks personalised, clean and intelligent. >

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