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How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails

Design Frontiers > African Design

The new School for Data Science and Computational Thinking argues that locals should take the lead in developing data-driven solutions to local challenges.

30 Oct 19
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Sakhile Cebekhulu on weaving stories through his designs

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

“My ethos is to tell authentic and real South African stories using clothing and product.”

29 Oct 19
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A fresh perspective on the traditional practices of sustainability

Design Frontiers > Industrial Design

How can a chair and a shoebox contribute to a more ecologically sustainable future?

27 Oct 19
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Shani Crowe turns hair into art

Design News > Art & Photography

These mesmerising braids celebrate the beauty of black femininity.

25 Oct 19
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Meet the artist behind America's only museum dedicated to African beads

Design News > Art & Photography

Olayami Dabls says he wanted to enable residents to better understand the immense power of their African heritage.

25 Oct 19
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This Swedish firm builds multiple-storey homes entirely from wood

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

Folkhem is leading the charge when it comes to this environmentally-minded mandate.

24 Oct 19
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This memorial honours the lives of victims of gun violence

Design Frontiers > Design Activism

An average of 700 lives are lost each week due to gun violence in the United States.

22 Oct 19
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Bright Dimba on turning wire weaving into luxury products

Design News > Product Design

The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative collaborates with weavers from his hometown in KwaZulu-Natal to produce handwoven goods.

21 Oct 19
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Social housing project wins Britain's most prestigious architecture award

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

The purpose of the Goldsmith housing project was to present a new model of high-quality low-income houses.

18 Oct 19
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The future of food according to six antenna conference speakers

Design News > Food Design

These graduates are reimagining the future of food with their innovative projects.

17 Oct 19
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The women putting Nigerian creativity on the world map

Design Frontiers > Creative Economy

As the creativity season kicks off in Nigeria, we highlight the women making things happen in the art and design sector.

16 Oct 19
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Joana Choumali on identity, tradition and dealing with trauma

Design Frontiers > Craft

“I always try to engage with the concepts of the African identity, in relation to history, especially the ways the black body is being represented.”

16 Oct 19
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How can designers address the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Design News > Product Design

#antenna2019 speakers have developed forward-thinking projects with this question in mind.

15 Oct 19
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Ditiro Mashigo on creating products that speak to her essence

Design Frontiers > Fashion & Jewellery Design

The 2017 Design Indaba Emerging Creative talks to us about her textile and fashion design business that she started after being retrenched.

15 Oct 19
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The designers combating air pollution

Design News > Product Design

From smog eating roof tiles to sweatshirts that react to different kinds of pollution and more.

14 Oct 19
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Redesigning cities based on the words of hip hop greats

Design News > Design Activism

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces kids to architecture using a medium they love.

14 Oct 19
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Here is what to expect at the #antenna2019 exhibition

Design News > Product Design

Come see innovative projects including ones looking at redesigning hearing aids, photography and converting waste into ink.

12 Oct 19
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Sheltersuit is a wearable shelter for homeless people

Design News > Design Thinking

"Homelessness is a global problem and Sheltersuit, as we see it, is a solution that fits in any country," says designer Bas Timmer.

11 Oct 19
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Lauren Bowker is making the world a little more colourful

Design Frontiers > Product Design

The designer and innovator believes in pushing the limits of science, textiles and the natural world.

10 Oct 19
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Triggerfish launches new 10-second animation competion

Design Frontiers > Graphic Design & Illustration

“We’re looking for fresh animation shorts that celebrate Africa’s uniqueness and diversity,” says Triggerfish CEO.

9 Oct 19
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This women-led tech school has an innovative curriculum at its core

Design News > Design Activism

"I make it a priority to work with women and persons from under-represented communities in the tech world because times have changed..."

9 Oct 19
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Is algae the material of the future?

Design Frontiers > Food Design

We take a look at how this ancient aquatic life may hold the secrets to a sustainable future.

8 Oct 19
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Indian studio develops zero-energy, terracotta air conditioner

Design News > Industrial Design

New-Delhi-based Ant Studio’s clay cooling installation is both beautiful and functional.

8 Oct 19
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South African student tackles plastic waste with edible straws

Design Frontiers > Product Design

Chemical engineering student Leila Siljeur has won R50 000 for her “Eat Me Straws”, a collection of edible and environmentally-friendly straws.

7 Oct 19

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Design News • 10 Aug 22

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