South African Design

In his series 52.177 the illustrator explores his personal inspirations.

11 Sep 19

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Street artist Nardstar is painting women of colour in public spaces

Design News > African Design

Nardstar's murals can be found in New York, Paris and her hometown, Cape Town

2 Aug 19

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Illustrating vernacular South African terms

Design Frontiers > Graphic Design & Illustration

Kobie Niewoudt explores “Tsotsitaal” (the slang language among Cape Town's youth) with her illustrations and quirky gifs.

1 Aug 19

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Youngsta: Rapping the stories of the Cape Colony

Design News > African Design

We sat down with one of South African rap's busiest and most artists.

3 Apr 19

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Abstract Peaces: Redefining mental illness

Design News > African Design

Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela challenges the stigma around mental illness by drawing on his personal experience.

26 Mar 19

South African design stories

Discover what’s happening on South Africa's exciting and innovative creative landscape

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Photos from the frontline of South Africa's student protests

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Photographer Imraan Christian documents the day a student protest over unaffordable university fees turned violent.

22 Oct 15
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World Hunger Month advert illustrated by 250 children

Creative Work > Art & Photography

1000 drawings, created by 250 impoverished children, inspired KFC Add Hope’s new advert.

12 Oct 15
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When style calls, the real Crystal Birch stands up

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African stylist and milliner Crystal Birch adds an eccentric and brilliant touch to every project.

23 Sep 15
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Jenna Bass says we’re seeing a sea-change in South African films

Point of View > Film & Animation

Jenna Bass, hailed for ushering in a "new wave of South African filmmaking", tells us about her first film, her new film, and the future of film as she sees it.

23 Sep 15
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The history of apartheid is still alive in contemporary South Africa

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Startling juxtapositions show the patterns of apartheid are still alive in modern day South Africa.

17 Sep 15
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Yasser Booley is listening with his lens

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Yasser Booley has been taking photos since he was seventeen. Today, he has an impressive repertoire of photographs stretching over a number of artistic genres.

10 Sep 15
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Bentley van Wyk: Mastering the art of pottery

Interviews > Craft

Ceramic designer Bentley van Wyk masters traditional techniques in his contemporary ceramic designs.

7 Sep 15 / Design Indaba Conference 2015
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Masixole Feni's photographs show how dignity and sanitation are inextricably linked

Creative Work > Design Activism

Activist photographer Masixole Feni has won the Ernst Cole award for his images, which show that inadequate sanitation robs people of their dignity.

3 Sep 15
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Menzi Khoza's photography isn't about showing off

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Young Durban-based photographer Menzi Gerald Khoza's camera makes everyone fall in love with the lesser-known beauty of South Africa.

2 Sep 15
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A sense of nostalgia permeates Amanda du Plessis' designs

Creative Work > Architecture & Interiors

Drawing inspiration from the landscape, the heritage and the narratives of South Africa, Amanda du Plessis is telling stories through design.

31 Aug 15
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Lisa Firer creates organic forms in her handcrafted porcelain designs

Creative Work > Craft

Woodstock-based potter Lisa Firer creates ceramics that are inspired by the tactility of hand-rolling and hand-embossing clay.

25 Aug 15
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MOAD's newest curator is an accountant

Creative Work > Design Thinking

The Museum of African Design (MOAD) has turned the idea of the "expert curator" on its head with its new exhibition, which is curated by a novice.

11 Aug 15
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South African youth culture according to Thulisizwe Mamba

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

Thulisizwe Mamba, the swank Durban-based illustrator, gives us a preview of the illustrations to expect from his self-published web zine, “Co. Issue.”.

6 Aug 15
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MBFWCT 2015: The future of SA fashion is looking bright

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town (MBFWCT) raised the local fashion pulse and showed the world what to expect next from South Africa.

3 Aug 15
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Kiara Gounder: 3D printed fashion

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fashion designer Kiara Gounder integrates advanced 3D printing technology and natural shapes into her designs.

3 Aug 15 / Design Indaba Expo 2015