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“Each design is inspired by a form of nature which represents an expression of the most powerful lessons I’ve learnt.” >

“Designers are beginning to realise that they can grow a better future." >

“It is about spatially rewriting the city to not only mitigate apartheid spatial legacies...but one that transforms with evolving black culture.” >

How Journal Safar, an art and design magazine, connects Beirut’s art scene to the rest of the world. >

Her project The New Age of Trichology turns discarded hair into beautiful products. >

"What matters is that you have knowledge in your mother tongue." >

The N'GOLA Biennale, in collaboration with Design Indaba, presents a series of talks that shine a light on some of Africa's phenomenal creatives. >

Thulisizwe Mamba gives identity to the new way of talking with emojis on social media. >

His care for people and the environment sees Smith often tackling pressing global issues. >

"I am an artist first, before anything else." >

The film The 600 documents the bravery and self-sacrifice of 600 Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) soldiers during the Rwandan genocide. >

Tandekile Mkize gives us an inside look into his bold and unapologetic work, which he exhibited at Design Indaba Festival 2019 >

Conceptual artist Marta Minujín has created a full-scale replica of the Parthenon – one of the world’s most famous structures. >

This visual artist turns the common smartphone into an eccentric, interactive toy. >

This sculptural project brings together ancient stonework and cutting-edge design methods. >

The popular video game has proven a useful tool for community engagement. >

We talk to some of the South African creatives who used the programme as a career launchpad. >

The Cape Town fashion designer has gone from being inspired by Picasso and rock art to more neutral tones with classic silhouettes. >

The law graduate-cum-designer chats to us about her Basotho inspired swimwear range, Shweshwekini. >

Shaline Naicker uses photochromic lenses within her work as she focuses on merging technology and fashion. >

Leah Bessa takes us behind the scenes at her new pop-up restaurant in Woodstock, The Insect Experience by Gourmet Grubb. >

The graphic designer and illustrator talks to us about the inspiration behind the African Sisters project. >

“Seeing masculinity and femininity outside of the norm must become the norm.” >

The hat designer, stylist and milliner takes us behind the scenes of how she comes up with her playful designs. >