http://www.designindaba.com/rss We thought you may be interested in this new creative content just posted on our website. en http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/sound-and-light-soother Motorola’s S1 Soother Brings Emotional Design to the Nursery Fri, 05 Jun 26 16:07:40 +0200 Design Indaba 26643 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/bracelet-translates-sign-language Nura’s bracelet design wins the 2026 Rimowa Design Prize Fri, 05 Jun 26 15:22:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26642 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/ratchu-vaan-surajaras Designing Flood Resistant Cities Thu, 28 May 26 20:00:08 +0200 Design Indaba 26641 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/jakob-trollb%25C3%25A4ck Beauty and Logic of design Thu, 28 May 26 19:54:21 +0200 Design Indaba 26640 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/enni-kukka-tuomala Radical Empathy Thu, 28 May 26 19:49:05 +0200 Design Indaba 26639 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/wave-energy Spanish engineering company IDOM launches MARMOK-A-5, a floating wave energy converter. Thu, 28 May 26 12:58:44 +0200 Design Indaba 26638 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/kinya-tagawa Techno-progressivism Thu, 28 May 26 12:56:11 +0200 Design Indaba 26637 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/freeway-park Designed by HKS and SWA, Halperin Park is a “cap park” built over a 14 lane freeway to repair social fabric. Thu, 28 May 26 12:51:41 +0200 Design Indaba 26636 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/antya-waegemann Designing response systems Fri, 22 May 26 12:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26635 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/seen-below James Turrell’s new Skyspace Opens at ARoS in June 2026 Thu, 21 May 26 12:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26634 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/sacha-buliard Unlearn Wed, 20 May 26 12:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26633 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/floating-futures Studio Malu explores a new relationship between food, climate and territory Tue, 19 May 26 16:57:14 +0200 Design Indaba 26632 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/alexandra-genis Speculative Gastronomy Tue, 19 May 26 16:52:18 +0200 Design Indaba 26631 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/ananya-khaitan Justice Communication Mon, 18 May 26 00:31:45 +0200 Design Indaba 26629 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/spiritual-district Stefano Boeri Architetti, the project reimagines the monastery as a civic space. Fri, 15 May 26 13:53:34 +0200 Design Indaba 26630 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/patrick-thomas-%25E2%2580%2593-design-activism Patrick Thomas shows how graphic design can empower activism and enable collective action in a time shaped by protest and collaboration. Fri, 15 May 26 12:23:13 +0200 Design Indaba 26628 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/jeanne-gang-%25E2%2580%2593-actionable-idealism Jeanne Gang demonstrates how architecture can strengthen communities, restore ecosystems, and shape more resilient, inclusive and future-ready cities. Fri, 15 May 26 12:04:32 +0200 Design Indaba 26627 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/microplastic-capturing-algae Scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a genetically engineered algae capable of removing microplastics from polluted water. Fri, 15 May 26 09:56:52 +0200 Design Indaba 26626 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/elissa-brunato-eco-sequins Reimagining embellishment, Elissa Brunato creates bio-based sequins from cellulose, proving sustainability and beauty can coexist without plastic or waste. Mon, 11 May 26 14:50:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26622 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/communal-spirit Kéré Architecture’s first built work in South America Fri, 08 May 26 15:42:17 +0200 Design Indaba 26624 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/climate-tech-map The new Climate Tech Map by Pentagram, led by Giorgia Lupi, Fri, 08 May 26 15:39:49 +0200 Design Indaba 26623 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/manu-prakash-frugal-science Democratising discovery, Manu Prakash champions frugal science, creating low-cost tools that make scientific exploration accessible to anyone, anywhere. Fri, 08 May 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26621 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/catalina-lotero-raiki-plant-based-energy Rethinking energy through nature, Catalina Lotero explores generating electricity from trees, positioning living systems as sustainable power sources. Wed, 06 May 26 00:04:46 +0200 Design Indaba 26620 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/bas-timmer-designing-warmth-dignity-and-shelter Designing for dignity and survival, Bas Timmer creates wearable shelters that provide warmth, protection and hope for people experiencing homelessness. Mon, 04 May 26 12:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26619 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/kathryn-larsen-building-future-past Looking to the past for solutions, Kathryn Larsen revives eelgrass as a sustainable building material, merging ancient techniques with modern design. Mon, 04 May 26 10:36:12 +0200 Design Indaba 26618 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/sunny-dolat-nuance-african-fashion Reframing fashion as cultural language, Sunny Dolat explores identity, ritual and diversity, challenging narrow views of African fashion. Thu, 30 Apr 26 20:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26617 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/paper-log Issey Miyake’s experimental paper furniture Fri, 24 Apr 26 15:12:30 +0200 Design Indaba 26616 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/playrise Designing Play for Displaced Children Fri, 24 Apr 26 15:06:15 +0200 Design Indaba 26615 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/rick-brim-creativity-connects In a world of ignored ads, Rick Brim explores how bold, simple ideas rooted in human emotion can cut through noise and truly connect. Fri, 24 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26614 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/nhlanhla-mahlangu-chanting-biography Through “chanting biography,” Nhlanhla Mahlangu uses voice, movement and memory to confront history. Wed, 22 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26613 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/mazbahul-islam-design-lifeline Designing for urgent care access, Mazbahul Islam reimagines ambulances with Safewheel Mon, 20 Apr 26 20:00:12 +0200 Design Indaba 26612 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/lonneke-gordijn-technology-reawakens-awe Blending nature and technology, Lonneke Gordijn explores how kinetic installations can evoke wonder, reconnect us to nature, and create moments of awe. Fri, 17 Apr 26 00:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26611 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/make-roscope A keychain microscope aiming to democratise access to STEM education. Thu, 16 Apr 26 06:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26609 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/hanif-kara-engineering-creative-act Reframing engineering as creative and critical, Hanif Kara explores how collaboration, sustainability and equity can reshape the future of the built environment Wed, 15 Apr 26 00:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26610 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/duobell-%25C5%25A1koda Redesigning a Century-Old Object for a New Urban Reality. Tue, 14 Apr 26 16:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26608 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/sunu-gonera-african-narratives A call to reclaim African storytelling, Sunu Gonera explores film as a powerful tool to reshape narratives and build authentic voices. Mon, 13 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26607 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/architecture-social-club-beautiful-chaos Exploring design as experience, Satyajit Das transforms architecture into interactive, participatory environments Fri, 10 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26606 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/anna-talvi-interplanetary-living Designing for life beyond Earth, Anna Talvi explores microgravity garments that help the human body adapt, stay strong, and thrive in space environments. Thu, 09 Apr 26 09:06:10 +0200 Design Indaba 26605 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/disappearing-sounds Designer and Design Indaba Alumnus Olafur Elisasson unveils A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake City Thu, 09 Apr 26 00:01:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26604 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/body-blocks Davina Atallah’s House Humbaba Wooden playset for inclusive play Wed, 08 Apr 26 13:55:53 +0200 Design Indaba 26603 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/olimpia-zagnoli-making-world-more-colourful Olimpia Zagnoli uses bold, playful colour to convey emotion, celebrate diversity, and inspire through joyful, intuitive illustration and subtle activism. Fri, 03 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26602 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/ibrahim-mahama-monumentality A rethinking of monumentality, using reclaimed materials to reveal hidden histories of labour, trade and colonialism through large-scale installations. Wed, 01 Apr 26 00:00:01 +0200 Design Indaba 26601 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/honey-bunny-playing-their-food A playful, provocative performance reframing food as design, challenging how and why we eat while exposing the systems shaping everyday consumption. Tue, 31 Mar 26 10:56:53 +0200 Design Indaba 26600 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/wasteland-nomad-0 Designer Yizhuo Guo’s Wasteland Nomad project aids ecological restoration Fri, 27 Mar 26 15:11:11 +0200 Design Indaba 26599 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/untitled A creative app for music production Fri, 27 Mar 26 14:49:36 +0200 Design Indaba 26597 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/robert-wong-designing-humanity%25E2%2580%2599s-futures A powerful reflection on design in a complex world, urging creatives to shape human-centred futures through empathy, curiosity and meaningful questions. Fri, 27 Mar 26 00:01:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26596 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/vukheta-mukhari-world%25E2%2580%2599s-first-bio-brick A groundbreaking rethink of waste, transforming human urine into sustainable building material while challenging how we define value and innovation Wed, 25 Mar 26 00:00:00 +0200 Design Indaba 26595 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/debbie-millman-life-meaning A reflective talk on creativity, identity and resilience, urging designers to embrace imperfection. Tue, 24 Mar 26 14:59:17 +0200 Design Indaba 26594 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/conference-talks/paul-cocksedge-power-wonder Paul Cocksedge explores how curiosity and experimentation transform everyday phenomena into immersive, wonder-driven design experiences. Fri, 20 Mar 26 15:35:45 +0200 Design Indaba 26593 http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/blue-highways New York City has launched Blue Highways, an initiative to rethink urban freight by using waterways to move goods more efficiently. Fri, 20 Mar 26 15:26:03 +0200 Design Indaba 26592