The unusual design of the adidas Kopanya was inspired by the typical artwork of the Ndebele people of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ndebele artwork is characterised by complex geometric shapes with black contours together with an array of earth colours which are applied with the fingers to the exterior walls of houses in particular, and are also used for the interior of homes. Contemporary Ndebele artists meanwhile use a lot more vibrant colours, as visualised in the Kopanya. The design of the Kopanya uses some of these geometric shapes with black outlines, while the spaces in-between are filled with the vibrant colours of the South African national flag. The design also features complementary silver elements, giving the ball a modern and innovative touch.