Launched in 2024, Design Week South Africa is a celebration of the country's creative disciplines. Through exhibitions, studio and urban tours, product launches, installations, panel discussions and workshops, two annual four-day festivals are held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Johannesburg 08 – 11 October 2026
Cape Town 22 – 25 October 2026

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

Submit your activation idea to participate in the 2026 edition of Design Week South Africa
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MEET THE TEAM

With local and international team members, meet the Design Week South Africa Curators and extended Design Axis
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DESIGN DIRECTORY

Take a look at our growing directory of local creatives and brands working in the South African design sector
LOOK

DESIGN SHOWCASE AT RMB LATITUDES ART FAIR

View the 25+ brands who participated in the collaboration between Design Week South Africa and RMB Latitudes Art Fair
SEE

THE 2025 DESIGN WEEK SOUTH AFRICA CALENDAR

Take a look back at what events took place in Johannesburg and Cape Town in 2025
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DESIGN WEEK SOUTH AFRICA PODCASTS

Tune in to podcast recordings from the Morning Sessions discussions, held in both Johannesburg and Cape Town
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