DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

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 […]

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 […]

Wunders x Heath Nash: Future Talks Seating 2024

(Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00 | Open event, free of charge) Wunders is thrilled to announce the launch of MakeSpace, the newly created ‘waste department’ led by acclaimed designer Heath Nash. The name was carefully chosen to reflect the brand’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and the act of literally making space in the business […]

Lino Printing Workshop with Ernst Bröcker at The Remedy

(Saturday, 10:00 – 14:00 | Tickets are R500) Learn the art of lino printing! Join us for a hands-on workshop with multidisciplinary creative and lino artist Ernst Bröcker. He’ll guide you through the entire process, from carving your design into the lino block to transferring it onto paper. With two lino blocks provided, you have […]

The Remedy Market : Design Edition

(Saturday, 10:00 – 17:00 | Open event, free of charge) Experience design and connect with the creative community at The Remedy | Design Week South Africa Edition, happening on Saturday, 26 October at The Electric. Join us for a celebration of South African ingenuity – shop unique designs, interactive stalls and immerse yourself in hands-on […]

Open Studio at The Bijou

(Friday, 11:00 – 16:00 | Register for free) Get a glimpse into the creative spaces that make up The Bijou, an old Art Deco cinema that is now a creative hub for artists and craftsmen in Observatory, Cape Town. Visit the studios of artists Simone Verfaille, Yasmin Ezzideen, Linda Graaff, Silverlight Studio and Gerben Meiring, […]

Birthday Party at Nosso

(Friday, 16:00 | Register for free) Celebrate Nosso’s first birthday with them at their beautiful Sea Point store. Expect good music, delicious cocktails and lots of cake! About Nosso Showcasing all things bold and bright, this Brazilian-inspired store sells homeware, art, textiles and unique decor and design. Register to attend here. @nosso.co.za

Exhibition at Skinny laMinx

(Thursday + Friday, 9:00 – 16:00 | Open event, free of charge) See handprinted canvasses and other assorted textile artworks in this exhibition by Heather Moore, founder of Skinny laMinx. About Skinny laMinx Founded in 2008, Skinny laMinx has become a household name, both locally and internationally, for their bold textile prints, used for upholstery, […]