Design Indaba

SIFISO SHANGE: The Zulu Modernist on Preserving and Progressing Culture through Design

by Natalie Kimani|01 May 201924 September 2019|Design

“History is not most probable in written traditions and tales of the past but can be conveyed through contemporary Art.” ~ David Nkusi - writer, cultural heritage analyst Sifiso Shange is a South African creative that goes by many titles....

And the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) 2019 is…

by Natalie Kimani|07 March 201924 September 2019|Design

The Interdependence II bench by Houtlander is the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) 2019. Members of the public had the opportunity to anonymously vote for a total of 10 ‘nominees’ via an online process. Announced on Friday 1...

Design Collaboration: Swedish Furniture Giant IKEA gets the African Touch

by Natalie Kimani|31 March 201707 April 2017|Design

IKEA hasn’t always had the best reputation. It may be famous for its Scandinavian design heritage but As IKEA’s design manager, Marcus Engman told the Dezeen in an interview, "We [IKEA] could be misinterpreted as a low-price company doing cheap...

It’s a Wrap: Final thoughts on Fashion Tech

by Natalie Kimani|31 October 201602 November 2016|Design, Tech

Be inspired. I was recently at a café that has a nook library right beside the kitchen. A swap library, they called it. The idea is to take a book, any book. In fact, take a book you probably wouldn’t...

Small changes can make a huge difference. #MAKECHANGE with the Jupiter Drawing Room

by The Designers Studio|12 March 201521 October 2016|Events, Fashion

There’s no better place to experience African talent and creativity than at Design Indaba Expo. Design Indaba inspires and empowers people to create a better future through design and creativity. This year, the theme was #MAKECHANGE which served both as...