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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Mbongeni Fongoqa uses graphic design to uplift township businesses

Creative Work > Design Activism

Beauty and function merge to create a new kind of public space.

27 Mar 17
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Photographer captures the nuances of a South African township

Creative Work > Art & Photography

In an ongoing project, photographer Andile Bhala looks to capture the beauty of Soweto.

9 Mar 17
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Design Indaba to collaborate with IKEA

Creative Work > Product Design

Design Indaba is proud to announce a collaboration with global homeware giant IKEA, set to launch at the Design Indaba Festival 2017.

9 Feb 17 / Design Indaba Festival 2017
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Fashion meets fine art at Lexus SA Menswear Week ‘17

Creative Work > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Fine artist David Brits collaborates with menswear clothing line Good Good Good for Lexus SA Menswear Week AW17.

8 Feb 17
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40 rising stars join the creative constellation

Creative Work > Product Design

Meet the 2017 Emerging Creatives, the next wave of South Africa’s buzzing design scene.

6 Feb 17 / Design Indaba Festival 2017
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Navigating African masculinity in mixed media art

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Internationally recognised South African illustrator Loyiso Mkize’s mixed media portraits.

27 Jan 17
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The horsemen of Semonkong by Thom Pierce

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Thom Pierce captures the horsemen in the Kingdom of Lesotho by blending fine art and documentary photography.

26 Jan 17
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South African photographer takes us into one of Cape Town’s oldest traditions

Creative Work > Art & Photography

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival is an annual celebration of renewal in Cape Town, South Africa.

9 Jan 17
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Kalahari Bushmen: Photographs that celebrate culture

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Photographer Chanel Sophia Oosthuizen presents a series of images that capture the profoundly peaceful life of the Kalahari bushmen.

1 Dec 16
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Chat with Kent Lingeveldt

Interviews > Product Design

What do you want to know about Cape Town-based longboard skater and shaper Kent Lingeveldt?

29 Nov 16
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Intimate Strangers: We The People

Creative Work > Art & Photography

In Part 4 of her series Intimate Strangers, Puleng Mongale captures another pair of lookalikes and sets the images to the lyrics of A Tribe Called Quest.

25 Nov 16
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Chat with Dope Saint Jude

Interviews > Music & Sound Design

South African rapper Dope Saint Jude has through her music challenged gender identity in the masculine realm of hip hop.

15 Nov 16
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The Mzansi Moodboard: Womyn are changing the game

Creative Work > Art & Photography

The creator of The Mzansi Moodboard celebrates women of colour in its new yellow issue.

4 Nov 16
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Everyday South African stories told through photography

Interviews > Art & Photography

Have a look at everyday South Africa through the lens of Johannesburg-based photographer Kgomotso Neto Tleane.

4 Nov 16
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Murals in abandoned buildings by Faith47

Creative Work > Art & Photography

Here are some recent images from Faith47's ongoing 7.83Hz project, which contrasts fragility in society and in our minds.

3 Nov 16