About Designing South Africa
South Africa is a nation celebrated for its determination, diversity and democracy. This raw inspiration for the facilitation and development of vibrant, energised cities defines its strong urban culture and globally recognised identity.
Informed design thinking grows increasingly important as urban centres expand. The level of critical, pragmatic engagement by all tiers of government, corporations and individuals with society, identity, public space and transport, the built environment, the carbon footprint, health, economies and natural environments directly inform the quality of the South African urban experience.
Designing South Africa aims to incite a global conversation, inspired by South African achievements - a forum for the generation and sharing of strategic ideas and solutions, creating a better informed public while facilitating a national and international cross pollination of creative thought.
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About the Project
Follow us on FacebookNewtown Makarapas
Makarapas, the decorated hard-hats so idiosyncratic of South African soccer, were created en masse for the FIFA 2010 World Cup at this community development project in Newtown, Johannesburg...
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Afro Trashion
FIFA 2010 World Cup billboards recycled into versatile bags...
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World Cup Opening Ceremony
The month long soccer celebration was kicked off with a large scale opening production that embraced the World Cup as Africa's event...
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iSchool Africa
A platform for South African scholars to develop and edit original media content, covering their communities and the FIFA 2010 World Cup...
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Ernest Oppenheimer Park
A new inner-city community park and market in central Johannesburg...
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Johannesburg Public Art Implementation
A public art budget is now included in every City of Johannesburg development or upgrade...
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The Keiskamma Tapestry
Created by 140 Xhosa women in the Eastern Cape, the tapestry has become a national icon on permanent display in Parliament...
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