DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

DESIGN WEEK

SOUTH AFRICA

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

Exhibition, ‘Clay, Library, Land Studies’

(Thursday, 17:00 – 19:00, Friday and Saturday 8:00 – 11:00 | Free of charge) About Since 2023 architects The MAAK, artist Zayaan Khan and photographer Kent Andreasen have been in cross-disciplinary dialogue about District 6. ‘Clay, Library, Land Studies’ is an exhibition that reflects on the collaborative gestures that have emerged in this process and […]

Open Studios and Product Launch at Plantr

(Open Studios Thursday + Friday, 9:00 – 16:00 | Open event, Product Launch Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 | Register for free) Open Studio Sessions Get a glimpse behind the bustling scenes at local planter design manufacturer, Plantr. With their designer (and recently named Nando’s Hot Young Designer finalist), Simphiwe Mlambo, on hand for any questions […]

Interactive Panel Discussion with We.Collaborate

(Thursday, 18:00 – 20:00 | Register for free) ‘Product’ for the Panel Discussion: To this day no other game has successfully broken up more family holidays or gatherings than Monopoly and that’s no coincidence, so we started to question why that is. Is it possible to play an infinite game in the zero sum game […]

Exhibition with HAN & SELFI

(Thursday 18:00 – 21:00 | Register for free) Highlighting the intersection of sculptural ceramics and fashion, HAN and SELFI will showcase a collaborative exhibition at HAN Studio. The display will focus on the relationship between texture, form, and artistry in both mediums. Alongside individual works, the two brands will launch a collection of ceramic and fashion […]

Atelier Tour with Cape Cobra

(Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 | Register for free, Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 | This event is fully booked) Visit this fourth generation South African factory to get a glimpse into the incredible process behind the creation of each beautiful Cape Cobra product. With a large team of 75 craftspeople, this tour will grow your appreciation […]