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“Good design is not only about good form, it’s also about a better world.” >

Since his presentation at Antenna in 2017, the German designer has been making big waves. >

The former art director at Cosac Naify, Ramos uses the production of books as an exercise in experimental design. >

“Studying design allowed me to design books. After more than twenty years designing for cultural institutions, I decided to open my own label.” >

The global platform has announced its best designers and designs for 2017 to 2018. >

In what may be their most ambitious project yet, Motherland have embarked on the task of reinventing a city. >

With several companies under his belt, Dong-Ping Wong’s work represents a new wave of architecture. >

The Humble Raincoat is made of recycled plastic bottles. >

We looked to a new book by Creative Nestlings to find some clues from women featured in the book. >

“We wanted to make a piece that encapsulates fashion and music in a skilful way. A tender way. A femme way.” >

To celebrate Women's Month, we're highlighting the work of some of our former participants in the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >

Food designer Leah Bessa was part of this year's Design Indaba Emerging Creatives programme. >

A new app makes every drop of water count as South Africa’s water crisis continues. >

Are slums shaping the face of Africa? Nigerian-born artist Lekan Jeyifo conceptualises the future of slums in Lagos. >

“One of the biggest statements I try to make with my work is that there is no single Nigerian culture.” >

Ahead of David Droga’s talk at Design Indaba 2019, we take a look at some of the more impactful work from his agency. >

Alongside Laurens van den Acker and Wendy Plomp, he'll be bringing his trademark activism and sense of purpose to this year's event. >

This artist takes a buoyant and frantic view of cultural subjects on the internet. With potentially seizure-inducing animations. (You have been warned.) >

This Italian design group has conceptualised a meditative hub for Tanaf Village, Senegal. >

Its goal is to make accessible the sum of ALL human knowledge. Here’s how the online encyclopedia plans to achieve it. >

The Casas Melhoradas aims to do this in Maputo where 80 per cent of the population is estimated to be living in informal settlements. >

Mirko Ilić's inspired exhibition continues its tour around South Africa. >

“The colonial logic toward the black participants could be summed up by: ‘Lest their actions merit recognition, their deeds must not be recorded’.” >

Design Indaba Emerging Creatives alumna Thabo Makhetha is now crowdfunding to produce her own textile designs. >

“As a creative person you can’t bullshit yourself that you’re happy, no matter the perks. If you’re not having an impact on the work, it’s not worth it.” >