DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

Discussion : Talking Chairs

(Thursday, 16:30 – 18:30 | Register for free) A conversation exploring design, community and the culture of the chair and the opening of the ‘AFRICA CHAIR’ exhibition. Join House and Leisure in a frank, yet informal panel chat, as part of LOOKBOOK Studio’s AFRICA CHAIR exhibit – a co-curation with Marlon James – for Design […]

Gallery Evening at Pedersen + Lennard

(Thursday, 17:00 – 20:00 | Open event, free to attend) Pop into the Pedersen + Lennard De Waterkant showroom as the team clink’s glasses in celebration of South African design and art, in a design-filled evening hosted in collaboration with Source Artistry and curated by Tina le Courdeur. @pedersenlennard

Africa Chair Exhibition

(Thursday – Sunday | Open event) A special curation of chairs from the continent, celebrating design, craft and above all, community. Brought to you by LOOKBOOK Studio in collaboration with Marlon James Design Studio, for Design Week South Africa. Featuring chairs from Lebo Kekana, Out of this World, Xandre Kriel, Cheick Diallo, Design Afrika, Theresa […]

Factory Tour with Pedersen + Lennard

(Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00 | Register to attend) Join Luke Pedersen, co-founder of renowned furniture brand Pedersen + Lennard as he guides you through their factory and studio space. With impressive machinery suited to make exceptional furniture, get a glimpse behind the scenes to better understand the materials and processes that go into each piece. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Factory Tour & MakeSpace introduction at Wunders

(Friday, 11:00 – 12:00 | Register for free) Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Wunders brings its designs to life with the Wunders Factory Tour & Showcase. Discover the craftsmanship, innovation, and ethical practices that form the foundation of the brand’s production process. This event offers a rare opportunity to witness the skill and […]

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 […]

Exhibition Opening : breakroom and Wunders WASTE

(Thursday, 17:00 – 20:00 | Register for free) breakroom x Wunders WASTE Exhibition, along with the 10-day workshop leading up to it, served as an artistic – not design-specific – engagement, bringing together diverse makers from various fields and backgrounds. Using a wide variety of Wunders’ factory ‘waste’ materials, participants explored the potential of discarded […]

Conversation with Andy Goedhals of Frystark

(Thursday, 12:00 – 13:30 | Register to attend) Join us for an exclusive lunchtime conversation with Andy Goedhals, the new CEO of Frystark. Dive into the world of mid-century modern design, explore creative insights, and enjoy some delicious bagels in a casual, inspiring setting. Come for the bagels, stay for the design talk – it’s […]