1. A round-up of some of our favourites from the recent 100% Design South Africa

Africa’s leading design showcase, held at Gallagher Convention Centre in August 2019, included gems from the finest local artisans, crafters and designers in the country. We highlight a few of our favourites...

SURFACE APPEAL

Winner Best Surface Design: MaXhosa wallpaper by Laduma Ngxokolo

”My aim is to offer a new way of living within our surroundings as a new generation of Africans,” says Laduma Ngxokolo, who headlined 100% Design SA 2019 as Feature Designer. Lauded for his iconic graphic garments, the versatile designer and founder of MaXhosa displayed his easy crossover from fashion to homeware, presenting a collection of rugs, cushions, throws, wallpaper and curtaining.

The award-winning wallpaper, which is set to be released later this year and is currently a made-to-order experience, is a statement in strong geometry and dynamic colours while referencing an African aesthetic. Variations in colour and patterns will be steered by the clients’ direction with guidance from Laduma. “The wallpaper allows us to create an array of wall art from our universe of patterns. I want to bring an African utopian feel with my designs – to shake people’s preconceptions,” Laduma explains.

Laurence Brick, creative director of Platform Creative and one of the curators of 100% Design SA, added, “All of Laduma’s designs draw on personal heritage and a sense of culture, which we feel is an important narrative to champion. He has an ability to interpret tradition in a very contemporary way.”