Lauren Mitchell | Design Indaba

The DisOrdinary Architecture Project is creating inclusive urban spaces

“People are only disabled when they are confronted with a barrier. If those barriers are removed, the disability ceases to exist.” >
How AeroDelft is saving the skies

Student researchers from the Delft University of Technology are making aviation a little greener by trading in jet fuel for hydrogen-powered cells. >
Thebe Magugu takes a seat at the fashion table

The 25-year-old former Design Indaba Emerging Creative recently won the 2019 LVMH Prize for his womenswear which often carry subtle political messages. >
Limbo Accra, how design is saving a city caught in limbo

Art platform, Limbo Accra, explores the urban structures of the city of Accra >
How 'Sakhile&Me' is connecting Africa to the world

Sakhile Matlhare explains how she created a hybrid art and research gallery in Frankfurt, Germany. >
The Nonument Group is breathing life into forgotten worlds

Martin Baraga and Neja Tomšič, of the Nonument Group, and their team of researchers have set out to save the forgotten monuments of the 20th century. >
Noma Osula on capturing the beauty of Africa

“I want to portray the beauty I see in Africa and reconstruct the perceived idea of beauty and perfection.” >
Ukugrumba exhumes the tales of forgotten foot soldiers of the past

Design Indaba Emerging Creative Tshepiso Mabula’s series 'Ukugrumba' examines the vacant spaces in conversations about justice, liberation and reconciliation. >
How Blackboard is helping kids unleash their creativity

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard, believes exposing kids to creative careers can unlock a world of opportunities. >
Lukhanyo Mdingi on the defining characteristics of his eponymous label

“Luxury, essentially, is time. Using the spirit of time in the best way, in order to create quality items.” >
Discover forgotten worlds with The Lost Botanist

We journey forth with The Lost Botanist into worlds unknown made possible through animation and VR technology. >
Tahiti Fashion Week: A celebration of the island's rich cultural history

We take a look at the untapped talent of the French Polynesian island of Tahiti. >
Meet the Queen of Cowries: Lafalaise Dion

For Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion, the cowrie shell is representative of African legacy and spirituality. >
Eleazer Radebe’s journey into the world of fashion

From humble beginnings and several detours, Design Indaba Emerging Creative Eleazer Radebe is carving a wholesome fashion and lifestyle brand, By Ele. >
Journal Safar: A window into Beirut

How Journal Safar, an art and design magazine, connects Beirut’s art scene to the rest of the world. >
How this low-cost, modular machine is tackling malaria

Octopi is the latest tech that’s revolutionising malaria detection. >
Scientists and artists are reviving lost scents

In a collaborative effort between artists and scientists, smell molecules from extinct flowers were extracted and their aromas recreated. >
Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor explores the responsibility of the African artist

"I am an artist first, before anything else." >
The 600: a story of courage and sacrifice

The film The 600 documents the bravery and self-sacrifice of 600 Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) soldiers during the Rwandan genocide. >
This museum preserves Brazil's cultural and craft memory

The A CASA Museum of the Brazilian Object has dedicated 21 years to preserving the rich cultural history of the Brazilian people. >
Durban students initiate a space to foster more campus interaction

The Level Six project is the first student-led project guided by professionals to come out of Durban University of Technology. >
Using empathic design to save the lives of pregnant women

How Caroline Smeenk and Dahabo Adi Galgallo are saving the lives of mothers and their unborn children, on opposite sides of the world. >
Students explore death through a video game and our fascination with fake goods

We spotlight the work of two graduates from the University of the Underground which was started by Dr Nelly Ben-Hayoun. >
Creating art out of scrap engine parts

Kara Schoeman creates intricate art bowls out of recycled metals. >

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