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Music nomad Alec Lomami talks cultural exchange on the African continent
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16 Feb 18
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The rapper, producer and DJ was on the 2018 Nightscape at Design Indaba stage.
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Spanish artist Núria Farré on her hyper-realistic paintings as self-portraits
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16 Feb 18
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“Being realistic is not what interests me the most; it’s just my natural way to paint, something accidental.”
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15 Feb 18
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How we can work together to avoid #DayZero at the Design Indaba Festival 2018 and beyond.
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Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light: The chandelier inspired by fashion and dance
Design News
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15 Feb 18
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Thabisa Mjo tells us about the inspiration behind this design which has been nominated for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Dutch designer Lonny van Ryswyck is drawing attention to the need to conserve sand
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15 Feb 18
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The Design Indaba 2018 speaker will introduce her A Grain of Sand project, which you can also be a part of.
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Meet five women who are innovating in design, material biology and beyond
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15 Feb 18
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These are just some of the 14 women who spoke at Design Indaba Conference 2018.
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The Kewtown Primary School Project
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15 Feb 18
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Suzelle DIY tells us why she nominated this children’s library for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Researchers in Zurich have created fibre from slaughterhouse waste
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15 Feb 18
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The yarn is made of gelatine and it has a similar quality to merino wool fibres.
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Path of the Upright: Spiritual identity woven into textile design
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15 Feb 18
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Stefania Morland tells us why she nominated this artwork for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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A Cape Town art gallery is shifting perspectives on animation as fine art
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15 Feb 18
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A look inside an animation-focussed art platform in Cape Town that was inspired by a sense of not belonging.
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Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style
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14 Feb 18
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Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Award-winning Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena on rebuilding a city after a natural disaster
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14 Feb 18
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Aravena’s work sits at the intersection of public interest and social impact, addressing issues of housing, public space, infrastructure, and transportation.
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Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2018
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14 Feb 18
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These rising stars will be exhibiting their work at LISOF Institute in Johannesburg.
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Tom Dixon works across lighting, furniture as well as accessories
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13 Feb 18
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The British designer behind the iconic S-chair will be returning to the Design Indaba stage next week!
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Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound
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13 Feb 18
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Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion
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13 Feb 18
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Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Mighty Ndebele: The cyborg girl of gold
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13 Feb 18
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Aidan Bennetts tells us why he nominated this sculpture for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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GetSmarter makes online study as a working professional easier
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13 Feb 18
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We take a closer look at the high-touch learning platform started by upcoming Design Indaba Conference 2018 speakers, Rob and Sam Paddock.
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Identity: History and triumph in handwriting
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12 Feb 18
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Albie Sachs tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Petite Noir on Bra Hugh's influence and the limitless nature of African creativity
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12 Feb 18
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“He said something – not a lot of artists say much, they’re just entertainers. Bra Hugh used his music as a weapon."
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“Philanderer” brooch: Jewellery that tells a different story
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12 Feb 18
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Claudette Schreuders tells us why she nominated this handcrafted piece of jewellery for Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018.
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Hybrid burgers for the health and environmentally conscious
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11 Feb 18
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Sonic launches hybrid burgers that could potentially be a game changer in the fast food chain industry.
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Exclusive pop-up restaurant and gourmet street food to be part of Design Indaba 2018
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10 Feb 18
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We're planning a multi-sensory experience filled with sounds, sights, and tastes.
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The Obilab drumkit is ethical, portable and easy to assemble
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10 Feb 18
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The Obilab drumkit is an ethical instrument that solves the five problems of drumming.
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