We’re back with another monthly round-up of brilliant design work from across the globe — and this month, we’re shining a light on creative talent from across Africa! 🌍
From bold, culture-rich storytelling to cutting-edge visual styles, African designers are redefining the global design scene. One of our absolute favourites? Maxime Manga from Cameroon — his work is electric, playful, and completely unforgettable. Make sure to check him out in this month’s feature.
On the ground in Australia, TDK Director Dimitri Antonopoulos just wrapped up hosting The Design Conference in Brisbane. Missed it? No stress — you can stream the whole thing on demand right here:
We’re also teaming up with some great designers from across the globe, featuring their posters in our new online shop. Check it out here. New posters will drop very soon!
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Celebrating the Designers of Africa
Maxime Manga
Maxime, from Yaoundé Cameroon, is a pioneering Afrofuturistic digital collage artist whose vibrant work explores the beauty in imperfection and cultural identity. Since beginning his practice in 2016, his striking compositions — layered with photography, traditional African art, botanical elements, bold geometry, and vivid colour — have earned collaborations with global names like Adidas, The New Yorker, Adobe, Crocs, and The Academy. In his recent talk at The Design Conference, "The Art of Embracing Error," Maxime shared how intuition and uncertainty fuel creative innovation. Check out his amazing work on Instagram & Behance
Yay Abe is a Cape Town-based illustrator and multi-disciplinary artist known for his bold colours, playful forms, and joyful energy.
Having collaborated with some of the world’s top brands, he’s now focused on bringing his personal work to a global audience. Each piece captures everyday moments through a lens of optimism and imagination — inviting viewers into the vibrant, magical world of Yay Abe.
For over a decade, they’ve shaped bold, culturally-relevant brand identities for hotels, restaurants, cult favourites and global heavyweights. Whether building from scratch or guiding a brand through evolution, their concept-driven work combines strategy, style, and a signature touch of irreverence.
Why South Africa, Morocco, and Latin America Inspire Reamoleboga’s Work
"I'm drawn to destinations with incredible nature and/or rich cultural significance. So, of course, South Africa is number one! I'm biased, but I absolutely think we deserve the hype. Lately, I've also had my eyes on Morocco and the Latin American region."
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Louise Nöthling
Hello! My name is Louise. I’m from Bellville, South Africa and I'm an independent designer, maker, storyteller, observer, artist and plainly put: a creative.
An online course that helps creative professionals with the foundations for meaningful, profitable work. From marketing to sales, to positioning and building your studio brand. Jump into this 5-week self-paced course, and connect with the other students who have completed it in a student-only area of the TDK community.
“You take students through these complex business concepts in a way that is easy to understand and ready to put into action.” Product Designer, Kenya
A vibrant platform showcasing digital art from Africa and the diaspora.
Featuring a diverse collection of graphic art, collage, AI art, photography, 3D art, animation, and digital painting, African Digital Art highlights the innovative works of artists across the continent and beyond, exploring the evolving landscape of digital creativity.
A dedicated platform offering a UX Foundations course
Covering essential design principles, user research, and testing skills, spanning everything from user personas to usability tests. She Designs fosters career growth in UX, boasting flexible self-paced learning and testimonials from graduates now thriving at leading tech companies.
This dynamic showcase unites key players in the interior design industry, presenting a curated mix of contemporary African designs across furniture, product design, technology, and art. It's where brands are launched, trends are set, and the future of design is shaped.
Africa's premier international design showcase, celebrating the pulse of African creativity.
This annual event provides a dynamic space for attendees, exhibitors, and partners to engage with keynotes, workshops, and innovative centers focused on experiential design, materials, research, learning, and smart technology. Design Week Africa fosters collaboration and innovation, shaping the future of design across the continent.
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