[Design Indaba 2012] A well-curated expo

Laser-cut metal boardroom table from Kaross&Goet furniture designers (www.goet.co.za).

Cult objects - low-impact paper toys from Urb-ski (www.urbskipapertoys.com).

One of the toys from Urb-ski (www.urbskipapertoys.com).

Craft elevated to new heights from Love Lolla (www.ilovelovelolla.blogspot.com).

The future space makers - use them. Email moc.liamg@44resteockrid.

Nailing SA design at Expo 2012

Classic graphic design from K&I Design Studio (www.kandi.co.za).

The tobe shoe - the most divine baby boots on the planet (www.tobepramshoes.com). Proudly made in Khayelitsha Cape Town

African simplicity from the Cape Craft and Design Institute (www.ccdi.org.za).

Check out lyrical graphic design and woodcraft on (www.behance.net/mikevanheerden).

Check out lyrical graphic design and woodcraft on www.behance.net/mikevanheerden.

Cape Craft and Design Institute (www.ccdi.org.za).

Cape Craft and Design Institute (www.ccdi.org.za).

Cape Craft and Design Institute (www.ccdi.org.za).

Cape Craft and Design Institute (www.ccdi.org.za).

Special mention for Marc Ruiwel from the Ideso stand - charging up domestic electronic devices with bicycle power and more (www.ideso.co.za).

Marc Ruiwel from the Ideso stand - charging up domestic electronic devices with bicycle power and more (www.ideso.co.za).

Magical merchandise and display.

Magical merchandise and display.

Magical merchandise and display.

Ida Elsje Jewellery. Finest bespoke engagement rings, earrings ... www.idaelsje.com/

Ida Elsje Jewellery. Floating diamoned and gold leaf in perspex - just beautiful www.idaelsje.com/

The MTN lounge.

Laser-cut wood and leather jewellery selling like hot cakes.

Truly lovely stand design from Lisof - Leaders in fashion Education (www.lisof.co.za).

Contender for one of ZA's finest objects - the magnificently simple Consol glass jars repurposed as solar-powered lanterns.

Emerging creatives inspire.

Functional found objects meet traditional craftsmanship.

Plastic waste recycled to desirability.

World Design Capital 2014 stands proud.

Commmunity artisans upcycle old bottles with flair at Thebotanyproject.com - beautiful packaging adds value.

Commmunity artisans upcycle old bottles with flair at Thebotanyproject.com - beautiful packaging adds value.

The sure finish of the pop-ceramics of Soetcookie always delights. Email az.oc.eikoocteos@aynat.

Investment pottery at www.clementina.co.za.

Towers of waste material soar as a reminder of the potential of creative thinker to repurpose.