African Design Magazine May 2015 | Page 4

AD Editor’s view South Africa has come under the spotlight once again for the horrific xenophobic violence which has been blighting the country. The world has reacted, and so have African designers and creatives – the posters below were responses to a call by Design Indaba for poster designs speaking out against the xenophobic attacks. Please visit the link here for more information on the artists and designers involved. Making a difference through design On a more positive note, this issue features 10 diverse projects from 4 different continents. We hope you find some inspiration inside. AD Published by African Design Magazine (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 9802, Edenglen, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1613 Gregg Cocking Cover photograph: Muyinga Library How to get in touch with African Design Magazine Editorial Gregg Cocking Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] Advertising enquiries Lesley Shapiro Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of its contents and information, neither the editor, publisher, or its agents can accept responsibility for damages or injury which may arise therefrom. All rights reserved. © African Design Magazine. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, photocopying, electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. www.africandesignmagazine.com Facebook: AfricanDesignMagazine Twitter: @AfricanDesignMagazine 4 africandesignmagazine.com