Design Thinking | Design Indaba

Designer Kazuya Kawasaki on the future of zero-waste fashion design

Next Generation > Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design

What is the alternative role of the fashion designer in the age of biotechnology? >

4 Dec 17
An impactful project inspired by the designer's own experience recovering in hospital

Next Generation > Design Thinking / Product Design

Alissa Rees is reinventing the IV pole often used in hospitals for a more dynamic, dignified experience. >

1 Dec 17
Where product design and conservationism meet

Next Generation > Design Activism / Design Thinking / Food Design

University of Applied Arts graduate Alexandra sees no boundaries between politics, culture and technology as she designs the Menu from the new Wild. >

1 Dec 17
Take a look at SAM, the machine that makes and sells its own cola

Next Generation > Design Thinking

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Marie Caye presents a contrarian view to the ever-present notion that creativity should be human-centric. >

1 Dec 17
Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves

SWINE explores themes of regional identity and the future of resources. >

27 Nov 17
Chris Sheldrick on building cities that integrate with technology

Video Interviews > Design Thinking / Urban & Landscape Design

Can we plan for not just tomorrow but beyond that? >

23 Nov 17
Top 10 Creative Crowdfunding Projects | November 2017

Design News > African Design / Design Thinking / Product Design

We've scoured the web for compelling creative campaigns around the globe that you might want to support in their quest for funding. Have a look! >

17 Nov 17
On visibility, social housing, and weaponising sound

Design News > Design Activism / Design Thinking

Antenna was not only a stage to spread ideas. These young people challenged convention. >

16 Nov 17
Founder of Duolingo at the Design Indaba Conference 2017

Talks > Creative Economy / Design Thinking

Luis von Ahn launched the first African language course on Duolingo as part of his Design Talk. >

13 Nov 17
Dubai Design Week highlights the best in student innovation

Design News > Creative Economy / Design Thinking

Those from the top university design programmes worldwide will be gathered together in a single space. >

9 Nov 17
On the inaugural Antenna and why the future of design is in safe hands

Next Generation > Design Activism / Design Thinking

Here is a taste of what young designers from around the world have up their sleeves. >

7 Nov 17
Direct air capture plant aims to filter carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Design News > Design Activism / Design Thinking / Product Design

A Zurich-based removal company have presented a way to extract carbon dioxide directly from the air. >

6 Nov 17
It’s time to start pumping for groundwater – but at what cost?

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking

As Cape Town reaches a critical stage of drought, we look at whether tapping into groundwater is a viable alternative. >

6 Nov 17
Fixperts connects designers to those in need of their expertise

Design News > Design Thinking

"The idea behind Fixperts is to connect designers with people who could do with a little help in their lives." >

3 Nov 17
Enough White Tea Cups: a documentary that examines solutions for global challenges

Design News > Design Thinking / Film & Animation

The film highlights the work of the INDEX: Design to Improve Life® organisation and will be screened at Nightscape 2018. >

2 Nov 17
Researchers develop EDCC, a new earthquake-resistant concrete

Design News > Design Activism / Design Thinking / Product Design

The malleability of this eco-friendly concrete aims to withstand earthquake pressure. >

2 Nov 17
Olafur Eliasson talks design that has real-world significance

Talks > Design Activism / Design Thinking

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson gives us his take on what functional design means and the newest member of the Little Sun family. >

28 Oct 17
Scientists say they’ve overcome one of the final barriers to making lifelike robots

Design Frontiers > Design Thinking / Product Design

“It’s the closest artificial material equivalent we have to a natural muscle.” >

20 Oct 17
Urban trees as sustainability power tools for cities

Design News > Design Activism / Design Thinking

If trees are providing so many benefits, why are cities letting this natural resource dwindle? >

19 Oct 17
First stage of Dementia gets innovative home hub

Product Spotlight > Design Activism / Design Thinking / Product Design

With the push of a button, misplacing belongings in stage one Dementia might become less frustrating. >

16 Oct 17
The inaugural Antenna promises to be an unforgettable experience

Next Generation > Design Activism / Design Thinking

Get your tickets and come see the future of design on stage during Dutch Design Week. >

12 Oct 17
Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018

Join the search for South Africa's Most Beautiful Object in Design Indaba's annual competition and exhibition that challenges aesthetic sensibilities, asking - What is beauty? >

10 Oct 17
Trend Forecast 2018 with Li Edelkoort

Trend guru Li Edelkoort presents her annual forecast on upcoming creative trends. >

10 Oct 17
Design Indaba Conference 2018

The highlight of the creative calendar, the Design Indaba Conference brings together the people using design and innovation to create a better world. >

6 Oct 17

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