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We chat to the organisers of the Hors Pistes project, which pairs European designers with foreign artisans, as they wrap up a workshop in Banfora, Burkina Faso. >

In this week's exploration of sounds from across the African continent, we bring you a unique mix of chillwave and electronic house. >

Here's a taste from the feast of new work that will be showcased for the first time at Africa's largest design exhibition. >

The three winners of the Better Living Challenge design competition each receive R500 000 worth of support services to develop their products for market. >

Early encounters with children's book illustrations sparked Alan Dye's appreciation for the art in his work as a creative director. >

The designers present a range of richly patterned quilts made from fabrics left behind at an old tie factory. >

Shoe designer Sara Gulyas shares some astute and savvy advice gleaned from launching her start-up brand, Pikkpack, with funding from Kickstarter. >

In this Focus On, we look at four diverse projects that commemorate significant historical events through the built form. >

This collection of misshapen bowls captures the performative act of making. >

Joris Petterson's new-age speaker system emits lights and smells that match the tone of your music playlist. >

Matali Crasset's firsthand account of her workshop with weavers in Zimbabwe was the most click-worthy feature on designindaba.com. >

Leading creative thinkers give advice to aspiring artists and designers, but their philosophies really pertain to every field or creative endeavour. >

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Dutch designer Borre Akkersdijk has created an eye-catching suit that is a wearable connected platform – with technological applications way beyond that. >

Salif Keita's "Soumbouya" gets a smoky reinterpretation from Boddhi Satva, a DJ and producer from the Central African Republic. >

The Austrian trans-disciplinary designer tells us why she believes we have a lot to learn from microorganisms. >