Design Indaba 2011

23 - 27 February '11

Since 1995, Design Indaba has been committed to a vision that is built on the belief that creativity will fuel an economic revolution in South Africa.

As such, Design Indaba is a celebration of design in a country iconic of the triumph of the human spirit. Proof that even the most intractable problem can be neutralised by the will of the people, resurgent South Africa is a beacon to the world. Design Indaba typifies this can-do spirit through its belief in design and how it can help solve the problems faced by an emerging economy. With the right support, a better future can be designed.

This years speakers include:

&UNION - Concept developers and brand custodians, Brad Armitage and Rui Esteves have been crafting retail experiences together for over 11 years.

ALBERTO ALESSI- Alberto Alessi is president of Alessi Spa as well as head of marketing strategy, communication and design management. The eldest son of Carlo Alessi, he belongs to the third generation of the Alessi family.

BEN FRY- Ben Fry is principal of Fathom, a design and software consultancy located in Boston. He received his doctoral degree from the Aesthetics + Computation Group at the MIT Media Laboratory.

BIBLIOTHÈQUE- Bibliothèque is a London based design consultancy that produces captivating design solutions, underpinned by conceptual thinking, meticulous attention to detail and innovative production.

CAMILLE BLIN- In 2009 Camille Blin graduated from the ECAL/University of Art and Design, Lausanne. During his studies he was awarded an internship at Boym Design Studio in New York City.

CARLA FERNANDEZ- Carla Fernandez is the founder of Taller Flora, a fashion label and mobile design laboratory that travels throughout Mexico visiting indigenous communities, including those that specialise in handmade textiles.