‘Other Offerings’ by ATELIER MAISON
(Friday and Saturday | Open event, free of charge) Join the team behind ATELIER MAISON for a sneak peek into their latest exhibition, featuring a selection from their new fashion capsule collection. This body of work introduces dynamic silhouettes and fresh designs that expand upon the artist’s current offerings. Each piece invites viewers to engage […]
Crossfade Activation
(Friday and Saturday, 18:00 – 23:00 | Open event, free of charge) PROVOCATION As sound is carried in memory and carries individual resonance that has the potential to transcend to the collective, this exhibition involves sound as a primary medium in exploring the potentials of multiplicity of meaning in a contemporary urban context. This, brought […]
Some Things Exhibition
(Thursday, 18:30 – 21:00, Friday, 18:30 – 00:00) et al.studio presents ‘Some Things’, an exhibition in collaboration with Design Week South Africa, powered by Yoco. Hosted at Gorgeous George, the installation features pieces from local artisans, each working in unique mediums to explore the depths of design at the intersection of art and functionality. ‘Some […]
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 […]
Designing Cape Town’s Creative CBD : 2014 – 2024
(Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 | Register for free) ‘Designing Cape Town’s Creative CBD’ will explore how Cape Town can revive the creative energy it experienced as the 2014 World Design Capital. The talk will address how the pandemic impacted the creative sector, closing vital spaces and stifling innovation. Now, as the city emerges from these […]
Progression 1 by Onesimo Bam
(Launch Friday, 18:30 – 21:00 | Gallery open Saturday, 10:00 – 13:30 | Free to attend) Fashion artist Onesimo Bam has unveiled his newest collection under the brand One I Am, titled Progression 1. This collection emerges as the rich harvest of a profound collaborative journey, deeply rooted in the shared inspirations of close friends […]
Museum Of The Brave by Yoco
(Open the whole weekend | Free to attend) Over the past decade, Yoco has celebrated the courage of business owners – the people who’ve taken bold steps to follow their dreams, transforming their ideas into thriving businesses. To mark this ten-year journey, Yoco, in collaboration with Design Week, proudly presents The Museum of the Brave. […]
Modular Parklet Activation at Cape Town Station Precinct
(Thursday – Sunday | Open event, free to attend) As part of Design Week South Africa, we’re showcasing the first-ever modular parklet in the bustling Cape Town Station Precinct. While this installation is a celebration of public space, it also serves as a protest against the long approval process for parklets in the city, which […]
Music at Babbi
(Friday, 20:00 – late, Sunday, 17:00 – late | Open to all, free event) DJ set/performance by Hypocrite – Friday, 25 OctHypocrite is a character devised and performed by Malik Ntone Edjabe. He is an embodiment of the principles of Freespace and the notion of a ‘changing same’ reality. Expanding on the Jamaican tradition of […]
Discussion: South Africa’s Future Public Transportation Interchange
(Friday, 14:00 – 15:30 | Register for free) The event, South Africa’s Future Public Transportation Interchange: Cape Town Train Station, is part of Design Week South Africa and Transportation Month. It will focus on the R1.5 billion redevelopment of the Cape Town Station Forecourt, exploring the future of transit-oriented development (TOD) and public-private partnerships (PPP). […]