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‘Why I decided to call my brand MaXhosa’

Article Nicky Willemse - 10 May 2019

Designer Laduma Ngxokolo has kept his family together in his business

Joey Hi-Fi: Book cover chameleon

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Jun 2014

The intricate book covers Dale Halvorsen designs are at once gripping trailers and accurate visual summaries of the stories that lie beneath them.

SA’s Tlale makes waves at New York Fashion Week

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2014

South African designer David Tlale has put on a sophisticated show at the renowned New York Fashion Week with an elegant, minimalist collection.

Eating, sleeping and living art

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2013

From interior design to outdoor exhibitions, Nicholas Kerr has found his niche in the creative world.

Affordable objects of affection

Article Matthew Krouse - 28 Sep 2012

Even first-time buyers can kit out their homes in fantastic designer items, thanks to Lunetta Bartz.

Shifting shapes

Article Kelly Berman - 7 Aug 2012

Baskets with polo necks, slouchy vessels, giant sea-anemone pouffes - what is up with craft at this year's expo?

Leaders of the creative pack

Article Mail Guardian Correspondent - 7 Aug 2012

The Design Indaba strives to bring the foremost contemporary thought leaders to South Africa each year.

Bringing global diversity to local shores

Article Mail Guardian Correspondent - 7 Aug 2012

Initially known for its flagship conference and later the widely popular expo, Design Indaba has added to its creative offerings over the years.

Collection gets luxury objects down to an art

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jul 2012

A new collaboration sees a handful of fine artists joining up with local designers to create unique designer objects.

Design for the times

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jul 2008

Design by quantity surveying "doesn't satisfy human need. You have a room in which you cannot fit a double bed.

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