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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Outside In: Joost Alferink

Point of View > Creative Economy

Looking in on Africa from the European perspective, Joost Alferink shares an outsider's perspective on the state of the creative industry on the continent.

6 Jul 14
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Beaded iPhone cases by Vukile Batyi and Laduma Ngxokolo

Creative Work > Product Design

The quintessential 21st-century accessory gets a Xhosa-inspired case courtesy of Vukile Batyi and Laduma Ngxokolo.

1 Jul 14
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Product Spotlight: Karoo Chair

Creative Work > Craft

The Karoo Chair by Curious Room is a felt and fabric ode to the natural beauty of the South African landscape.

28 Jun 14
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Lookbook: Art under foot

Creative Work > African Design

Master carpet maker Paco Pakdoust translates contemporary South African artworks into the medium of wool and silk.

23 Jun 14
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Product Spotlight: Docks Table Black

Creative Work > Product Design

Form follows context in Andile Dyalvane's Docks Table Black that reflects the gentrification of the neighbourhood in Cape Town where his studio is located.

21 Jun 14
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Product Spotlight: Paradise is Here

Creative Work > Product Design

Concrete meets chlorophyll in designer Heather Moore's new fabric collection, Paradise is Here, which embraces the contrasting qualities of the urban jungle.

19 Jun 14
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Light-bulb moment

Interviews > Product Design

The love for a warm nostalgic glow from the past inspired Hoi P'loy to import vintage lighting accessories to South Africa.

18 Jun 14
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Clementina van der Walt

Interviews > Craft

Step into the studio of Clementina van der Walt – a ceramicist in search of meaning through making.

12 Jun 14
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Product spotlight: Chaise Muse

Creative Work > Product Design

Artist-blacksmith Conrad Hicks' sculptural pieces often emerge from working with the raw material in his forge.

10 Jun 14
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A winning trophy

Creative Work > African Design

South African design duo Dokter and Misses creates a striking new MTV Africa Music Awards trophy.

7 Jun 14
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For the joy of reading

Creative Work > Architecture & Interiors

Designer Y Tsai has conceptualised a new interior for the Belville Children's Library that strikes a balance between space for books and space for reading.

4 Jun 14
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A new kind of business

Interviews > Architecture & Interiors

South African furniture designer Haldane Martin chats to Design Indaba about how he has adapted his business through a shift in focus and new collaborations.

3 Jun 14
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Product spotlight: Jabba Surf Rack

Creative Work > Product Design

Cape Town-based designer Jasper Eales has designed a series of surfboard storage systems including the Jabba Surf Rack. Design Indaba takes a closer look.

29 May 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014
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2014 Trend report: Marisa Fick-Jordaan

Interviews > Craft

Marisa Fick-Jordaan of Zenzulu shares her insights into the South African craft sector and how it has evolved.

28 May 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014
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Next Generation: Henriette Botha

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Henriette Botha is an emerging South African design brand of handcrafted, locally manufactured, statement jewellery pieces.

26 May 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014