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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Studio Exhibition by Paul Edmunds, Highways, Byways, & Culs-de-sac
(Saturday, exhibition 9:00 – 14:00, artist talk 11:00 – 12:00 | Register for free) Artist Paul Edmunds will have an in-studio exhibition and sale of his models, maquettes and small-scale artworks. Join the artist for a talk about his creative process and how models are integral to his thinking and making artwork practice. Exhibition 9:00 […]
Launch of Old Dog design studio
(Thursday, 16:00 – 19:00 | Open event, free of charge) About Old Dog Old Dog is a design studio headed by architect Tarryn McCann and artist Jade Klara. The pair make out-of-the-ordinary heirloom objects, and other special pieces, while staying committed to ethically produced small-runs. This is their first collection and includes Sunday Spoons, Doeks, […]
Collection Launch at Hoi P’loy
(Friday, 12:30 – 13:30 | Register for free) Join the Hoi P’loy team as they launch their first range of lifestyle products at their studio space – from luxury stationery items to high-end hardware that include touch plates and handles. About Hoi P’loy After 10 years of mastering the design and manufacturing of precision lighting […]