Talks | Design Indaba

Keith Helfet: The Joule electric car

Talks > Industrial Design / Product Design

The inspiring design story of Joule is testament to the possibilities of South African industrial design. >

11 Jun 10
John Hunt on original advertising

Talks > Creative Economy

John Hunt tries to define "advertising", pointing out that advertising must be original – but not too original. >

9 Jun 10
Ineke Hans asks "Where to From Here?"

Talks > Product Design

Ineke Hans looks at the future of playing and asks, "Where to from here, designers?" >

8 Jun 10
Shigeru Uchida on the power of weakness

Talks > Product Design

Weakness is part of design as much as it is part of human nature. >

4 Jun 10
5.5 Designers on sustaining great design

Talks > Product Design

5.5 designers talks about a product's lifecycle and ways in which design can intervene to make it more sustainable. >

4 Jun 10
AdamsMorioka: what lies beneath

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

AdamsMorioka reveal what lies beneath the slick, ultra-cool veneer of designers. >

4 Jun 10
Stephen Burks recycles to inspire

Talks > Craft / Product Design

For Stephen Burks, design is about making things that can have a special connection to people. >

4 Jun 10
Dr J Craig Venter breaks through

Talks > Interaction Design

On the verge of a scientific breakthrough, Dr J Craig Venter presented his work at the 2010 Design Indaba Conference via satellite link. >

27 May 10
Yves Behar: Design. Stories. Life

Talks > Product Design

Design brings stories to life, life brings design to a story and a story brings design to life, says the founder of Fuse Project. >

11 Dec 09
Chris Blackwell goes with his gut and brings us reggae

Talks > Music & Sound Design

Described by some as, "the definitive creative entrepreneur", Chris Blackwell pioneered the emergence of reggae into popular culture. >

23 Nov 09
Hartmut Esslinger on the DNA of Design

Talks > Information Design

Through case studies and analysis of process and product, Hartmut Esslinger deconstructs the DNA of design and advises on design survival. >

2 Nov 09
The nests of Matali Crasset

Talks > Architecture & Interiors

French designer Matali Crasset considers herself a "nest builder" and likes to communicate the diversity of, and intention behind, her work. >

26 Oct 09
Blechman & Niemann: Collaboration is key

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

From concept to labour division, Nicholas Blechman and Christoph Niemann give a detailed account of the collaborative work experience. >

19 Oct 09
Oscar E Pena's guide to branding

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

Oscar E Pena shares the how-tos of constructing a brand that exists in tangible design as well in the mind of the consumer. >

19 Oct 09
The deconstruction of Ji Lee

Talks > Interaction Design

Ji Lee critically deconstructs and engages with the world around him, exploring foundations of analysis in seeing, meaning and representation. >

15 Oct 09
Koto Bolofo: Picture perfect

Talks > Art & Photography

Wonderfully entertaining and invaluably wise, photographer Koto Bolofo shares the secrets of making it. >

15 Oct 09
Ze Frank on online experiences

Talks > Interaction Design

An artist and a humourist, Ze Frank is best acknowledged for his multi-faceted understanding of online experiences. >

12 Oct 09
Nathan Reddy Pecha Kucha

Talks > Creative Economy

Nathan Reddy, South Africa's most awarded brand specialist, explains his success in the manufacture of desirability. >

8 May 09
Zapiro Pecha Kucha (part two): Polokwane Pirates

Talks > African Design / Design Thinking / Graphic Design & Illustration

This is the second part of Zapiro’s presentation at Design Indaba Expo 2009. >

2 May 09
Geraldine Fenn Pecha Kucha

Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Jeweller Geraldine Fenn weaves narratives through small sculptural pieces, fashioned out of found objects. >

24 Apr 09
Haldane Martin Pecha Kucha

Talks > Product Design

Established South African furniture designer Haldane Martin discusses his work and inspiration. >

19 Mar 09
Revital Cohen Pecha Kucha

Talks > Interaction Design

Royal College of Arts top graduate in interaction design, Revital Cohen presents her provocative work in Pecha Kucha format. >

19 Mar 09
Brian Eno on the purpose of art

Talks > Art & Photography / Music & Sound Design

Celebrated artist and producer Brian Eno shares some of his theories on a range of topics, including evolution and art, at Design Indaba Conference 2007. >

10 Sep 07
Design Indaba Classic: David Adjaye, Starchitect

Talks > Architecture & Interiors

Renowned architect David Adjaye was named among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2017. >

26 Apr 06

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