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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Out on the town with young, South African creatives

Interviews > Film & Animation

19 minutes in total, this documentary is all about collabs in SA’s burgeoning creative scene.

16 May 17
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International film festivals can’t get enough of this South African film

Creative Work > Film & Animation

Krotoa, scheduled for release in South Africa in August this year, tackles an underrepresented history.

16 May 17
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African innovation improves treatment of gunshot wounds

Creative Work > Product Design

This new device is revolutionising the way trauma is treated.

2 May 17
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Wacom Creatives: Illustrator Caroline Vos talks creativity, inspiration and artistic expression

Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

How do digital artists bring their creativity to life? We ask some seasoned illustrators.

26 Apr 17
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An ode to making mixtapes

Creative Work > Music & Sound Design

PHFAT x Mac Motel have teamed up with Cape Town director Rob Smith to launch a nostalgic new track.

26 Apr 17
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Kyla Philander on using empathy as a design tool

Conference Talks > Music & Sound Design

This South African storyteller, musician and videographer looks to creativity as a positive outlet for violence, hurt and low self-esteem.

26 Apr 17 / Design Indaba Conference 2014
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South Africa’s first medical thriller hits at the heart of illegal organ donation

Creative Work > Film & Animation

Enlisting somewhat unusual and controversial tactics to promote the film, the subject of illegal organ trade has everybody sitting up and taking notes.

24 Apr 17
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Rich Mnisi: Fashion forward design

Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

We talk to emerging South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi about the challenges of making a name for yourself in a young, local market.

20 Apr 17
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A card game for positive vibes

Creative Work > Product Design

If a random act of kindness comes into your life, pay it forward.

12 Apr 17
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Self-portraiture by Zanele Muholi

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Visual activist Zanele Muholi turns the camera on herself.

11 Apr 17
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Naija man in Soweto

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Nigerian Shoe Brand Keexs collaborates with South African Designer for SA Fashion Week

6 Apr 17
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Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

What would a text from Kim K look like?

4 Apr 17
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Roadhouse: Picturing South Africa's Ekurhuleni

Creative Work > Art & Photography

A new photography initiative in Gauteng, South Africa.

31 Mar 17
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Coding emotion and culture into art

Creative Work > Art & Photography

"I try to make art that means something to people like me," says South African artist Lorenzo Plaatjies.

30 Mar 17
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Cape Town illustrator talks local style and narrative

Creative Work > Graphic Design & Illustration

We spoke to Emerging Creative Russell Abrahams about maintaining a visual language in illustration.

29 Mar 17