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The International Space Orchestra trailer

FilmFestFriday > Music & Sound Design

A film capturing the behind-the-scenes action during the creation of the world's first International Space Orchestra.

4 Feb 13
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

An inside story exploring contemporary China and one of its most compelling figures.

4 Feb 13
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Beauty is Embarrassing trailer

FilmFestFriday > Graphic Design & Illustration

A film highlighting the highs and lows of art icon Wayne White's career.

4 Feb 13
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Big Easy Express trailer

FilmFestFriday > Music & Sound Design

A film about the musical journey of an extraordinary tour.

4 Feb 13
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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope trailer

FilmFestFriday > Interaction Design

A film following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

4 Feb 13
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Please Subscribe trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

A documentary about YouTubers.

4 Feb 13
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Side by Side trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

A film on the science, art and impact of digital cinematography.

4 Feb 13
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From Nothing, Something trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

A documentary on the creative process.

4 Feb 13
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Waste Land trailer

FilmFestFriday > Interaction Design

A film following contemporary artist Vik Muniz as he changes the lives of people living in the world's largest landfill.

4 Feb 13
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Design & Thinking trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

A film exploring the concept of "design thinking" and its ability to solve global problems.

4 Feb 13
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Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present trailer

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

The story of an artist pushing herself beyond limits.

4 Feb 13
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Graduates at Conference 2013

Design News > Design Thinking

We look forward to welcoming top graduates from design schools across the globe as Pecha Kucha speakers to Design Indaba Conference 2013.

1 Feb 13
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Four weeks to Expo 2013

Design News > Creative Economy

With just four weeks to go, tickets sales for Design Indaba Expo have officially opened!

1 Feb 13
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Science & fiction

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Marguerite Humeau blends design, science and fiction to realise her project "Proposal for resuscitating prehistoric creatures".

1 Feb 13
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Andrew Shoben on public artworks that increase Gross Domestic Happiness

Talks > Urban & Landscape Design

Andrew Shoben creates public artworks that encourage involvement from the public and ensure a lot of enjoyment.

1 Feb 13
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Words to be looked at, images to be read

Lookbook > Graphic Design & Illustration

Take a look at some of Wael Morcos's work who will be speaking in the Pecha Kucha slot at Design Indaba Conference 2013.

1 Feb 13
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Sound & intuition

Design News > Interaction Design

Pieter-Jan Pieters' Sound on Intuition project translates human movement into sound.

1 Feb 13
00:05:26

Scary Beautiful by Leanie van der Vyver

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Can perfection be pushed any further? Leanie van der Vyver’s Scary Beautiful shoes dig a heel into this question.

1 Feb 13
00:27:59

Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck on the different stages of product design

Talks > Product Design

Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck believe that products have a particular purpose and it is the designer’s responsibility to make it adaptable to varying environments.

31 Jan 13
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Chamber symbols

Design News > Product Design

KiBiSi's new collection of candleholders reveal historic icons with a modern twist.

30 Jan 13
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Tomas Kral at Maison & Objet 2013

Lookbook > Product Design

Tomas Kral revealed his appreciation for elegant design through fusing tradition with new approaches, humour and freshness at Maison & Objet 2013.

29 Jan 13
00:29:08

Inga Sempé on articulated product design

Talks > Product Design

Inga Sempé discusses various designs from tables and chairs to stickers and souvenirs, all emphasising what she deems articulate product design.

29 Jan 13
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Futuristic keys

Design News > Product Design

Oscar Diaz investigated a solution for replacing lost keys in an efficient, convenient and fun project.

29 Jan 13
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From space to the silver screen

Design News > Interaction Design

Nelly Ben Hayoun's The International Space Orchestra feature film premieres at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam.

25 Jan 13

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