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Niger-based architect Mariam Kamara to be mentored by Sir David Adjaye
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Architecture & Interiors
The two architects will work together for two years as part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.
8 Feb 18
00:02:44
Lance Wyman on the power of graphic design to transcend language barriers
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Graphic Design & Illustration
The legendary graphic designer spoke to us following the anniversary of his iconic work for the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games.
7 Feb 18
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Nightscape at Design Indaba will be an urban night festival to remember
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Product Design
From pop-up galleries, exhibitions, exclusive music performances and food experiences, we have something for everyone!
7 Feb 18
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SurgiBox brings safe surgical spaces to harsh environments wherever and whenever
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Design Thinking
“The idea of SurgiBox is to take the operating room and shrink it down to just the patient’s size.”
6 Feb 18
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Meet the 9 Global Graduates that presented at Design Indaba Conference 2018
Next Generation
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Design Thinking
These young graduates presented projects that speak to the water crisis, the power of sound, social entrepreneurship and so much more.
6 Feb 18
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A home designed to make water conservation a way of life
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Design Activism
University students create a water-efficient and energy-efficient home to combat drought.
6 Feb 18
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Joias is a product line that merges Belgian and Brazilian craftsmanship
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Product Design
This project merges crafts, social engagement, design and human contact.
6 Feb 18
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Design Indaba Conference will be simulcast across several South African cities
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Music & Sound Design
Joburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom will have venues that will be simulcasting the conference.
5 Feb 18
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Quicksee is making eye care accessible, affordable with low-cost tech
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Design Activism
“We couldn’t train 100,000 new optometrists, but we could look at the technologies available and re-engineer them to be lower cost and easier to use.”
5 Feb 18
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Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | February 2018
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Product Design
We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look!
5 Feb 18
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Set designer Es Devlin will take to the stage at Design Indaba 2018
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Music & Sound Design
Her set designs lifted audiences into new ways of experiencing musicians like Adele, Beyonce, U2 and Kanye West on tour.
2 Feb 18
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Memory Shop gives a new twist to fine dining
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Food Design
The exhibition and dining experience is collaboration between fashion designers, graphic designers, interior designers and ceramicists.
1 Feb 18
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Designer Thebe Magugu explores escapism in his latest collection
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
"I started to imagine a woman taking to the great outdoors, to escape the burdens and noise of urban living."
1 Feb 18
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Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | January 2018
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Product Design
We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look!
31 Jan 18
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The value of place and heritage with Yassine Morabite
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
We caught up with the quirkily styled Moroccan artist to talk about his ever evolving career.
30 Jan 18
00:02:56
Selly Raby Kane on creating sci-fi fashion in Senegal
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
“I want people to dive into a universe, I want them to dive into a story and I want them to feel like they’re in a timeless space.”
30 Jan 18
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Dyslexia: The typeface that replicates the effect of reading disorders
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Graphic Design & Illustration
“Like in any case, only once a problem is fully understood can it be solved,” says the designer.
29 Jan 18
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Digi Lab Africa aims to train aspirant digital creatives for free
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Product Design
The programme is looking for creatives who want to work in the digital music, animation, virtual reality and film world.
26 Jan 18
00:33:48
Hugh Masekela in conversation with Stewart Levine
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Music & Sound Design
#DIarchives: In 2011 Hugh Masekela sat down with long-time collaborator American producer, Stewart Levine to discuss his career on the Design Indaba stage.
24 Jan 18
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"We have to hold our heritage up as a mirror to the world." - Hugh Masekela
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Music & Sound Design
#DIarchives: In 2011 Hugh Masekela gave a surprise performance at Design Indaba. This is his interview following the performance.
23 Jan 18
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40 South African creatives to watch
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African Design
Curious as to what Cape Town’s creative scene might look like in years to come? Look no further.
23 Jan 18
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American architect Josh Greene on why he chose to work in Rwanda
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Architecture & Interiors
"It’s not just simply design, it’s a whole process that has really been enlightening for me.”
22 Jan 18
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Johannes Torpe talks us through his process
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Product Design
The self-taught designer works within the fields of interior design, product design, industrial design and architecture.
19 Jan 18
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Films to watch at the Design Indaba Festival 2018
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Film & Animation
An inner-city festival, Nightscape is partner to the annual Design Indaba Conference 2018.
19 Jan 18
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