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Take a look at SAM, the machine that makes and sells its own cola
Next Generation
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Design Thinking
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Marie Caye presents a contrarian view to the ever-present notion that creativity should be human-centric.
1 Dec 17
00:02:13
#ArchForArch 1: Is democracy a design project?
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Urban & Landscape Design
Design Indaba and Liberty partnered on the series to tell the story of the man behind the Arch For Arch monument in Cape Town.
1 Dec 17
00:08:00
What craft lies behind image-making?
Next Generation
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Graphic Design & Illustration
MIT's Lucy Liu talks about their project that interrogates the work of one image maker per issue.
30 Nov 17
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Cole Ndelu's arresting work tackles collective memory and the portrayal of black bodies
Design News
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Design Activism
The Durban-based artist and photographer challenges representation with her disruptive imagery.
30 Nov 17
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Ethiopian tech developers found a novel way to tackle waste management
Design News
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Industrial Design
Their design relies on an ultrasonic sensor that is integrated on top of the dustbin to measure how close the waste is relative to the cover on top.
30 Nov 17
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A problem solving game console to educate the next generation of brainy nerds
Design News
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Information Design
Seebox was uniquely designed with engineering education in mind.
29 Nov 17
4:34
Thandiwe Msebenzi on fairness, the power of fragility and collaboration
Video Interviews
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Design Activism
"Designers are constantly collaborating with other people to create things and they're constantly pushing towards reaching a broader audience."
27 Nov 17
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Used boxes designed to make toys for displaced children
Design News
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Product Design
Toys, fun and play are basic needs for children. One designer is making sure it reaches disaster-stricken areas.
24 Nov 17
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6 artists we loved at the AKAA 2017
Design News
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Art & Photography
The Also Known As Africa Art Fair (AKAA) brings together contemporary artists from Africa and the diaspora.
23 Nov 17
00:02:40
Chris Sheldrick on building cities that integrate with technology
Video Interviews
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Urban & Landscape Design
Can we plan for not just tomorrow but beyond that?
23 Nov 17
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Award-winning South African film shows that surfing is more than just a pastime
Design News
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Film & Animation
It's a dramatic foray into the life of drug-plagued youth who find redemption and happiness in the sea.
22 Nov 17
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How tech hopes to improve the lives of fishermen in South Africa
Design News
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Information Design
ABALOBI is designed to manage small-scale fisheries in the face of climate change.
22 Nov 17
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No Photoshop here – these eerie figures were carved entirely by hand
Design News
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Art & Photography
"Great art stops you and holds you in its grasp for a while. It takes you out of your timeline and into its own space," says sculptor Paul Kaptein.
21 Nov 17
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Design is all-encompassing but is it always all-inclusive?
Design News
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Information Design
Hidden Women of Design is a series of talks committed to encouraging and supporting female designers.
20 Nov 17
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Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | November 2017
Design News
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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!
17 Nov 17
00:02:11
Robin Rhode on talking drawing, performance and artistic ownership
Video Interviews
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Art & Photography
The visual artist explains the thinking behind his show-stopping Design Indaba 2017 performance.
17 Nov 17
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On visibility, social housing, and weaponising sound
Design News
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Design Thinking
Antenna was not only a stage to spread ideas. These young people challenged convention.
16 Nov 17
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Cape Town is the first city in Africa to be named a UNESCO City of Design
Design News
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Creative Economy
The Cape joins 180 cities in 72 countries committed to the promotion and development of innovation and creativity.
14 Nov 17
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Thebe Magugu comments on gender expectation and domesticity in latest fashion collection
Design News
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
“There is a subversive beauty made from the very difficulty this season's woman experiences in today’s socio-political climate," says the fashion designer.
14 Nov 17
00:21:13
Founder of Duolingo at the Design Indaba Conference 2017
Talks
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Design Thinking
Luis von Ahn launched the first African language course on Duolingo as part of his Design Talk.
13 Nov 17
00:03:14
Marcus Engman talks about the role furniture will play in the home of the future
Video Interviews
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Architecture & Interiors
IKEA's Head of Design says design should be more inclusive and serve the needs of more people instead of a few.
10 Nov 17
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What should South African creative directors do to make a change beyond advertising?
Design News
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Design Activism
Net#work BBDO’s Mike Schalit and Emma Strydom gathered insights from 30 creative directors to answer this question.
9 Nov 17
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Dubai Design Week highlights the best in student innovation
Design News
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Design Thinking
Those from the top university design programmes worldwide will be gathered together in a single space.
9 Nov 17
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Biomega’s new bike is a perfect alternative for the urban commuter
Design News
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Product Design
Where lightweight bicycle design, efficient moped power and comfortable ergonomics come together for a stylish ride.
8 Nov 17
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