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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ABC of Xhosa names

Creative Work > African Design

Graphic designer and illustrator Thandiwe Tshabalala designed a series of illustrated GIFs that celebrate beautiful names in her mother tongue: Xhosa.

23 May 14
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A lofty walkway

Creative Work > Architecture & Interiors

A new tree canopy walkway at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town, South Africa has just been opened to the public.

20 May 14
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Design for a better life

Interviews > Urban & Landscape Design

With 12 more days till the deadline for the Better Living Challenge, Design Indaba chats to project manager Fran Cox about why you should enter.

19 May 14
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Alternative Con/Struct

Creative Work > Art & Photography

South African designer/artist Justin Plunkett questions marketing-induced aspirations and perceived value in his first solo exhibition at The Cabinet.

18 May 14
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Boldly bejewelled

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

South African jewellery brand Pichulik has unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2014 collection inspired by 70s glamour and powerful women.

17 May 14
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Food's influence on design

Creative Work > Food Design

'Design & Making: The story of food' traces the evolution of design through food.

16 May 14
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The artist's apprentice

Creative Work > Product Design

South African designer Laurie Wiid van Heerden creates a striking bench for the Southern Guild Collection to be exhibited at the upcoming Design Miami/Basel.

12 May 14
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Pour a house

Creative Work > African Design

Moladi, a South African company, specialises in a reusable plastic formwork for use in construction of affordable housing and low cost housing projects.

5 May 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014
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From billboard to sleeping bag

Creative Work > Product Design

Street Sleeper uses innovation to tackle some of the challenges facing homeless men and women.

14 Apr 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014
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Chris Gotz: Accidental poetry and story making

Interviews > Information Design

Chief creative officer of Ogilvy & Mather South Africa, Chris Gotz believes that it is essential for creatives to gather more "primary evidence".

9 Apr 14 / Design Indaba Conference 2014
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Marc Ruwiel on the Most Creative Stand at Design Indaba Expo 2014

Interviews > Industrial Design

Creating a stand that stands out is easier said than done when you're exhibition alongside 500 other creatives. Ideso took this honour at Design Indaba Expo.

8 Apr 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014
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Container power

Interviews > Design Thinking

Cape Town-based Cécile & Boyd might be renowned and awarded for their high-end lodges and hotels but it is their Foundation project that is the real winner.

8 Apr 14
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The Ukhamba lamp

Creative Work > African Design

Inspired by the shape of the traditional Zulu "Ukhamba" clay pot, this lamp by Ari Geva’s and Sian Eliot reinterprets it in a delicate metallic mesh.

14 Mar 14
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Bee grade hotel

Creative Work > Architecture & Interiors

Designer Etienne Hanekom is known for his small space design savvy but for clients of a new hotel at Babylonstoren he had to scale things down more than usual.

12 Mar 14
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Black and white trend

Creative Work > Product Design

The black and white Spring/Summer 2014 fashion trend has set the tone for home and décor accessories seen at the Design Indaba Expo 2014.

6 Mar 14 / Design Indaba Expo 2014