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Luchwayito Vena
Luchwayito Vena is a photographer and journalism student from Rhodes University.
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17 Dec 19
This children's home enables residents to be part of the construction process
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Architecture & Interiors
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Design Activism
Langbos makes use of a simplified building process that ensures that anyone can build, eliminating heavy, expensive equipment and hard labour.
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26 Apr 18
The creative collective disrupting SA's National Arts Festival
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African Design
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Art & Photography
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Design Activism
The 10 Day Men are shaking things up in Grahamstown.
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18 Aug 16
Amy Slatem
Illustrator Amy Slatem's aims to create products that encourage the user to be creative – doodling, writing and colouring.
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20 Jan 16
A new bridge across the Mzamba River connects a rural community to infrastructure
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African Design
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Architecture & Interiors
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Design Activism
NPO buildCollective is collaborating with Austrian thesis students to build a sustainable bridge across the Mzamba River in the Eastern Cape.
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15 Jul 15
Wrap yourself in a Rothko
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African Design
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Craft
Hinterveld’s new 2015/16 collection introduces colour-soaked patterns and a variety of yarn blends.
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5 Mar 15
Laduma Ngxokolo: Emerging Creatives Q&A
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Creative Economy
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
This week’s featured Emerging Creative is textile designer Laduma Ngxokolo, who was part of the programme at Design Indaba Expo in 2011.
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22 Nov 13
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a clothing label originating in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
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5 Jan 11
Driftwood Studios
Sculptural and functional art with a preference for materials which are sourced locally & recycled. Experience in large-scale commissions.
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20 Feb 10
Community theatre for Eastern Cape
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Interaction Design
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Architecture & Interiors
The Eastern Cape is due to receive a new community theatre designed by Ryder Architecture and facilitated by Dodgy Clutch theatre company.
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14 Jun 09
Direct via the Transkei
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Product Design
South African Design Afrika participated in the new Inspiration series for the Conran Shop with Xhosa gourd baskets.
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1 Nov 08
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