‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Exploring the Iyatsiba Lab: Art, Humanities, and the Future of Post-Apartheid Freedom
(Saturday, 14:00 – 15:30 | Register for free) Join a special visit to the Greatmore Iyatsiba Lab, facilitated by Professor Premesh Lalu, former director of the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR) and author of Undoing Apartheid. This event, part of Design Week South Africa, offers an exclusive opportunity to explore how the University of the Western […]
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 […]