Emile Uys | Design Indaba

Tapping into the limitless creativity of children

IKEA turns strange & colourful kids’ drawings into real toys. >
Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces

In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness. >
The fading tribes of the Omo Valley

This photographer documented some of the last societies left untouched by the Western world. >
A celebration of African portraiture

This Ukrainian artist paints unique portraits of Africa as a creative outlet. >
Turning spinach into organs

The answer to the problem of organ transplantation demand could be Popeye’s favourite vegetable. >
The unspoken cost of precious metals

A literal depiction of what we gain from mining versus the longterm landscape destruction that follows. >
The Thermotrap Project

This start-up initiative aims to uplift the living conditions of township residents. >
Meet Mr Trash Wheel, a clever water pollution solution

A self-sustaining trash collector that cleanses urban waters using renewable energy. >
The Dark Room

Expat photographer illustrates the nature of depression in surreal gloom. >
A delicate portrayal of brutality

This artist depicts the subject of sex inequality in a stylised and all-encompassing way. >
Plan Bee

This could be the pollination process of tomorrow. >
Buddibox: A community-driven courier network in South Africa

This organisation tackles local unemployment by facilitating small-scale courier services. >
Stories of feral children told through photography

This photographer sheds light on the cruelty faced by children as they are abandoned by society absolutely. >
A look into the volume of the internet

How much do you know about the design of the worldwide web? >
RiverBlue

This film documents the unspoken cost of the global fashion industry. >
Reframing assumptions about ‘African art’

A young illustrator who celebrates international influences rather than confined fidelity. >
Falling: Representing depression through art

This artist depicts her longstanding experience of mental disorder in disturbing style. >
Emulating female power through fashion

Thebe Magugu pays homage to the important people in his life with original couture. >
The Finale: Our speakers drop nuggets of truth during last day of Design Indaba Conference 2017

Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered on stage at this year's Conference line-up. >
Keep A Great Show Going: Best Moments of Day 2 of Design Indaba Conference 2017

Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered on stage at this year's Conference line-up. >
It's Show Time: Pearls of wisdom from the first day of Design Indaba Conference 2017

Take a look at our speakers' most poignant messages delivered on stage at this year's Conference line-up. >
Capturing Cape Town’s scent with Kaja Solgaard Dahl

This designer is fascinated with creativity that uplifts our sensory experiences. >
Behind the visuals: Design Indaba 2017 Campaign by Grid

Take a look at the ideas behind the graphic design campaign for Design Indaba Festival 2017. >
Lost Indian Goddesses

This powerful photo series takes a critical look at the treatment of women. >

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