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  • Emerging Creatives 2017: Entries open
    Emerging Creatives 2017 – applications closed
    Festival News > African Design / Design Activism / Design Thinking
    There’s nothing better than owning your own business, but there’s also nothing more challenging. >
    15 Aug 16
  • Local artist Euodia Roets handpaints her designs for her brand Touchee Feelee.
    Memories in watercolour
    Design News > Art & Photography / Product Design
    Cape Town watercolour artist and designer Euodia Roets talks about her pamper boutique brand Touchee Feelee. >
    21 Apr 15
  • The Artymiss stand at Design Indaba Expo, winner of the Most Creative Stand Award 2015.
    Artymiss wins Most Creative Stand Award 2015
    Festival News > African Design / Craft
    In recognition of her standout lightbox display, the Most Creative Stand Award 2015 went to Pauline Irvine, founder of Artymiss. >
    5 Mar 15
  • Shaun Swainland's illustration at the Paper Planes stand at Design Indaba Expo 2015.
    The stuff of legends
    Festival News > Graphic Design & Illustration
    Illustrations of local myths by 44 different artists sold like hot cakes from the "Paper Planes" exhibition at Design Indaba Expo. >
    28 Feb 15
  • Mellowcabs concept drawing.
    Charging around
    Design News > African Design / Design Thinking / Industrial Design
    The Mellowcab is a fully electric minicab designed to provide an efficient on-demand taxi service in urban areas. >
    24 Feb 15
  • Zana designs.
    Mothers & Daughters in Design (Part 1): Zana Products
    Video Interviews > Craft / Product Design
    The mother and daughter team behind Zana Products tells us about their dynamic business. >
    18 Feb 15
  • Ilundi paradise clutch.
    Ilundi Design: in praise of leather
    Video Interviews > African Design / Craft / Fashion & Jewellery Design
    Some of designer and artist Safia Stodel's handmade leather items take up to 14 hours to produce. >
    13 Feb 15
  • Apis Atelier Coral Cuff
    Five South African designers of celestial (and earthly) bling
    Lookbook > Fashion & Jewellery Design
    Encompassing crowns, blades and naturally inspired textures, here's a look at some of the jewellery designers among the 40 talented Emerging Creatives of 2015. >
    14 Jan 15
  • Buyers' Day 2015
    Buyers' Day 2015
    Design Indaba dedicated Buyers' Day provides exclusive access to view the Expo, meet exhibitors and place orders before the public arrive. Register at the door (online registration is now closed). >
    16 Sep 14
  • Most Creative Stand 2014
    Creativity rewarded at Design Indaba Expo 2014
    Festival News > Industrial Design
    In recognition of the originality of their stand design, the judges at Design Indaba Expo awarded Ideso the Most Creative Stand for 2014. >
    4 Mar 14
  • 2014 Emerging Creative: Katlego Kgabale.
    Mentorship programme: Katlego Kgabale & Veejay Archary
    Festival News > Graphic Design & Illustration
    We caught up with illustrator and Emerging Creative Katlego Kgabale to find out what she thought about this year's mentorship programme. >
    8 Feb 14
  • Design Indaba Expo 2013.
    Design Indaba Expo 2013 roundup
    Festival News > Creative Economy
    Craft, decor, fashion, product design, new media, visual art, jewellery, graphic design and more, take a look at the highlights of Design Indaba Expo 2013. >
    3 Jul 13
  • Design Indaba Expo 2014
    Design Indaba Expo 2014
    Design Indaba Expo 2014 happens in Cape Town from Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March 2014. The dedicated Buyers Day is on Thursday 27 February. >
    28 Jun 13
  • Emerging Creatives 2013
    Emerging Creatives 2013
    Video Interviews > Art & Photography / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Product Design
    The 2013 Emerging Creatives programme was a huge success on the Expo floor. Here's what the designers had to say. >
    19 Apr 13
  • One week to Design Indaba Expo!
    Design News > Craft
    It's a week to go to Design Indaba Expo! Take a look at what there is to see and do to whet your creative appetite! >
    22 Feb 13
  • Emerging Creatives
    Looking for your creative break? Look no further than the annual Emerging Creatives programme presented by Design Indaba and the Department of Arts and Culture. >
    1 Nov 12
  • Behind-the-scenes at Design Indaba Expo 2012
    Festival News > Creative Economy
    From empty to (really) impressive in less than one day - have a look at how Design Indaba Expo comes to life. >
    30 Jun 12
  • Grolsch at Design Indaba 2012
    Grolsch at Design Indaba 2012
    Festival News > Creative Economy
    From a 360 degree bar to bespoke draught glasses, loyal sponsor Grolsch enjoyed great activation opportunities at Design Indaba 2012. >
    1 Jun 12
  • Emerging Creatives 2012
    Emerging Creatives 2012
    Do Tank News > Craft / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Product Design
    The Emerging Creatives platform at Design Indaba Expo serves as a creative launching pad for design students and upcoming professionals. >
    19 Apr 12
  • Design Indaba Expo 2011 highlights
    Festival News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft / Creative Economy / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Food Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Industrial Design / Information Design / Interaction Design / Product Design / Urban & Landscape Design
    The craft, the furniture, the fashion, the people, the vibe and so much more... Design Indaba Expo 2011 had it all. >
    5 Oct 11
  • Last day for early bird specials for Design Indaba Expo 2012
    Festival News >
    Design Indaba Expo 2012’s stands are available for 2011 prices. Not to mention the early bird special until 31 August. >
    4 Aug 11
  • Kids Programme 2011
    Design Indaba Expo 2011 welcomes back our youngest visitors to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 25 to 27 February. >
    8 Feb 11
  • Design Indaba 2010 promises a world of creativity
    Festival News >
    The Design Indaba Conference will run from 24 to 26 February 2010 and the Design Indaba Expo will run from 26 to 28 February 2010. >
    19 Nov 09
  • Design Indaba Expo
    Design Indaba Expo (2004 to 2015) was Africa's biggest showcase of creativity under one roof. Visit www.designindaba.com/festival to see what's in its place. >
    1 Feb 09
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