Mbali Kgame | Design Indaba

Food production in a world without meat

The rate at which we eat meat is not sustainable. A project by Central Saint Martins graduate Hanan Alkouh looks to replace pork with seaweed. >
Traditional art techniques in modern fashion

2016 Design Indaba Emerging Creative Mieke Vermeulen presented her new collection Neo-Africana autumn/winter 2017 at SA Fashion Week. >
Everyday episodes of an African reality

Using photography to transform the way people view the daily lives of African people. >
Wair: A scarf that protects from air pollution

With air pollution on the rise, this designer turns to accessories as a solution. >
This rooftop farm changes the way we think of agriculture

Brooklyn-based urban agricultural pioneers Gotham Green built the world's largest rooftop farm. >
Devoted to urban planning

Born in Kigali, Rwanda, this MIT student works to improve and provide affordable housing designs in Africa. >
New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

Eight Georgia Institute of Technology engineers pioneered a new type of hybrid textile that can harvest energy from two sources: the sun and wind. >
Award-winning initiative turns theory into solution

CHHAT won the 2016 Fuller Challenge because of its ability to address real-life problems surrounding human shelter. >
Photo series explores forgiveness under impossible circumstances

Netherlands-based visual artist Lana Mesić explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide in the photo series “Anatomy of Forgiveness”. >
Renowned graffiti artist Osa Seven gives back with educational street art

The Art for A Cause team say that donating money and resources is not enough. >
Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour

South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art. >
Eradicating poverty in South African townships

This non-profit organisation is trying to help strengthen communities in South African townships. >
Old school fashion for the new school

Making crochet fashion items in the streets of Soweto. >
Hoopy: A DIY craft bicycle made of wood

A modern DIY bicycle that is convenient for adults of every size and height. >
Painting the world with Ndebele art patterns

World-renowned Ndebele artist and educator Esther Mahlangu releases her second one-of-a-kind Ndebele-inspired design for BMW. >
Tina Ngxokolo’s fashion education

2014 emerging creative Tina Ngxokolo educates the world about her culture through her clothing and jewellery designs. >
Diasporadical Trilogia: Celebrating the beauty of African spirituality

Ghanaian-American rapper and filmmaker Blitz the Ambassador celebrates the beauty and power of traditional African spiritual beliefs. >
Instabitions: The appeal of no gatekeepers on social media for young artists

A Johannesburg-based digital artist uses Instagram to exhibit work that speaks directly to censored voices, experiences and representation of black women. >
Modern art that celebrates the African heritage

Travel and experiences in Africa gave French artist Doline Legrand Diop an artistic mission. >
Retro summer scenes: Are problem-free summers behind us?

A greek visual designer re-visits and interrogates iconic summer days from the 50s & 60s. >
The surface that turns mealtime into a balancing act

The Sati Tala is a surface unlike any other dinner table. Built for mindfulness, it physically connects its users. >
Taj Francis creates Afro-Japanese portraiture

A lyric, the emotion of a song and the instruction of a beat gives birth to illustrations meant to awaken the viewer. >
One man’s journey home with the help of Google Earth

Using Google Earth, Saroo Brierley found his family after 25 years. This is his story. >
Problem? These girls build their own solutions

Construction and carpentry are not readily associated with high school girls. Project H Design’s Girls Garage hopes to change that. >

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