Dunoon Site Visit – Housing, Waste, and Mobility Planning
(Friday, 8:30 – 13:00 | Register for free) As part of Design Week South Africa, join the Young Urbanist team on Friday, 25th October, for a site visit to Dunoon, one of Cape Town’s rapidly evolving urban areas. This excursion will begin at the Civic Centre in the CBD, where guests will take the MyCiTi […]
Discussion: South Africa’s Future Townships, Dunoon, Khayelitsha & Langa
(Thursday, 17:30 – 19:30 | Register for free) The rapid expansion of areas like Dunoon, Khayelitsha and Langa highlights the need for better urban design strategies that address not only livability but also broader lessons in urban development. While formal areas of South Africa have traditionally been the focus of urban design, less formal and […]
‘Her Khaltsha’ Short Film at The Labia
(Friday, 18:00 + 19:00, Sunday, 12:00 + 13:00 | Register for free) Her Khaltsha Her Khaltsha is an inspiring short documentary that captures the spirit and determination of Khaltsha Cycling Academy, the first all-girls cycling group in Khayelitsha. Through their cycling journeys, the girls not only challenge societal norms, but find freedom, express their emotions, […]
Together MFG Factory Walkabout with Good Good Good
(Friday, 12:30 – 13:30 | Register to attend) As a 28-year-old heritage manufacturing facility that stores every piece of waste fabric for potential future use the team at Good Good Good want to invite you into their operation to see the solutions that are being developed to limit fabric waste. The tour will give people […]
Talkabout: Sensible Upcycling in the Arts with Duck Duck Goose
(Friday, 16:00-17:30 | Register for free) Continuing the theme of the Good Good Good factory walkabout at Together MFG earlier in the day, Duck Duck Goose will be hosting a panel discussion consisting of prominent up-cyclers across different industries at Leo’s Wine Bar, next door to their flagship store. The topic of discussion will be […]
TerraNova at Chommies
(Friday, 16:00 – 17:00 | Register for free) A directional discussion on the future of regenerative design, with a focus on macro trends, material innovation and mycelium leather. Speakers Bielle Bellingham, Business Director at Chommies Chris Reid, Brand Strategist, Researcher and Writer Anja Joubert, Founder of Department of Trend Barbara Melck, Winemaker at Vine Hugger […]
Discussion : The Business of Small Business
(Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 | Register for free) What’s the 101 on setting up a creative business in SA and why does it feel like solving a rubiks cube? This interactive panel shines a light on challenges from red tape, networks to tax incentives and accessing capital. If you’re stuck in the maze of starting […]
Weaving Demonstration, Discussion and Story-Telling at Design Afrika
(Saturday, 11:00 – 12:45 | Register for free) Join the team at Design Afrika for a morning of basket weaving – there will be a live demonstration, a discussion with Design Afrika founder, Binky Newman, on the origins of African baskets, and story-telling by Spanner in the Works book author Pat Fahrenfort – all while […]
Collection Launch Brunch with Pina Jewels
(Saturday, 10:00 – 13:00 | Register for free) You’re Invited! Join Pina Jewels for a special celebration at AKJP STUDIO as they launch a limited collection – exclusive colourways from previous collections, only available at AKJP STUDIO. Come enjoy a special brunch experience with us where culinary creativity meets design. What’s in store for you: […]
Panel Discussion : breakroom x Wunders on WASTE workshop & exhibition
(Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 | Register for free) Wunders invites you to an exciting, yet informal talk session with some of the participating artists, makers and designers who were a part of the 10-day WASTE workshop, held at breakroom in August using Wunders ‘waste’ materials. Facilitated by Rory Bester Facilitating this event and discussion will be […]