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Setting sail

Q&A • 3 Feb 14

Director Karin Fong talks to Design Indaba about the design of the mesmerising title sequence of "Black Sails" – a TV series launched on 25 January in the US. >
Energy-saving solutions

Design News • 2 Feb 14

Mathieu Lehanneur has designed a set of clever devices that allows users to control their energy consumption via a smartphone. >
Gemstone additions

Design News • 1 Feb 14

Hella Jongerius has designed a limited-edition table that is inspired by the beauty of gemstones. >
Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2014

Festival News • 1 Feb 14 • Sponsored Content

The complete list of finalists for the 2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa is revealed. Who will get your vote? >
2014 Emerging Creatives lookbook – Part 3

Lookbook • 31 Jan 14

Design Indaba presents the 2014 Emerging Creatives and a sneak peek into their creative portfolios. >
Sound City trailer

FilmFestFriday • 31 Jan 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Sound City documents the remarkable history of this little-known recording studio where legendary albums were recorded. >
Tradition of teatime

Design News • 30 Jan 14

Naoto Fukasawa's "Cha" doubles up as both a kettle and a teapot. This new design is part of the Alessi Spring-Summer 2014 collection. >
For the future

Lookbook • 30 Jan 14

Craig Port's Summer 2014 men's collection is inspired by the theme of "a better future". >
Design Indaba video app launches on Android

Digital News • 29 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

Design Indaba’s new video app, featuring talks and interviews with the world’s creative leaders, launched this morning in the Google Play Store. >
Moments that matter

Design News • 29 Jan 14

Marcel Wanders has conceived his first app for iPhone, which captures special moments, whether big or small, to help keep the memory of these milestones alive. >
Cutie and the Boxer trailer

FilmFestFriday • 29 Jan 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Cutie and the Boxer is a moving portrait of an artist couple wrestling with the themes of sacrifice, disappointment and ageing. >
2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa

Product Spotlight • 29 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

The complete list of finalists for the 2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa is revealed. Who will get your vote? >
Celebrating silhouettes

Design News • 28 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

Nendo pays homage to one of Kartell's best selling table lamps, the Bourgie. >
Geometry class

Design News • 28 Jan 14

French designer Matali Crasset creates colourful geometric two trays for the Alessi Spring-Summer 2014 collection. >
Island style

Design News • 28 Jan 14

The Honeycomb by Bjarke Ingels Group will create an environment for work, play and luxury unlike any other resort in the Bahamas. >
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters trailer

FilmFestFriday • 27 Jan 14

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters provides an unparalleled view of the intimate choreography of his images. This film is part of Design Indaba FilmFest 2014. >
Karin Fong: Film as an immersive and emotional medium

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:11 • 27 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

Design Indaba TV catches up with director Karin Fong in Cape Town, South Africa. She tells of her latest projects and shares advice for would-be directors. >
We see beauty – part 2

Festival News • 26 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

More nominations in the Design Indaba Expo 2014 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa competition. >
Picnic with pooch

Design News • 26 Jan 14

Here's one for all the dog-lovers: A picnic basket for outdoor adventures designed with your canine companion in mind. >
Seaside glamour

Lookbook • 26 Jan 14

Georgie.B has released a fresh Summer 2013/2014 collection exuding seaside glamour. >
Down by the river

Design News • 24 Jan 14

David Adjaye has completed the Gwangju River Reading Room, a human rights pavilion in South Korea. >
Entries now open for Design Indaba Expo Innovation Award

Festival News • 24 Jan 14 • Sponsored Content

Innovate, originate, create and you could win R50 000. >
Light bulb moment

Design News • 24 Jan 14

Energy efficient light bulbs have a bad rap for being ugly and producing terrible light quality, however the Hulger Plumen 002 design busts this stereotype. >
2014 Emerging Creatives lookbook – Part 2

Lookbook • 24 Jan 14

Design Indaba presents the 2014 Emerging Creatives and a sneak peek into their creative portfolios. >

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