Name: DESIGN AS AN OPTIMISTIC ACT BY NOW NOW / EXHIBITION
Start: 2025-10-24T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-24T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Pot Plant Club

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October 2025
October 12at13.00 - 15.30

BABIZE BONKE WITH JOZI MY JOZI / PANEL DISCUSSION

Nando’s Central Kitchen 10a Victoria Road, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Jozi My Jozi for this inspiring conversation where community champions and creative visionaries share the stage to explore how authentic storytelling and collaborative design thinking are reshaping Joburg's narrative – one voice, one story, one community at a time. Creative Visionaries: Community Champions: By positioning "people as the real gold" of the […]
October 12at17.30 - 21.00

GADAT HOUSE AMALAHLE: A VAAL STORY SCREENING / ACTIVATION

Mamakashaka 5 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Shot in 2024 and now internationally nominated, Gadat House is thrilled to invite you to an intimate, exclusive screening of Amalahle: A Vaal Story on 12 October. Presented at Mamakashaka during the prestigious Design Week, the project explores the paradox of tradition and modernity through a high-fashion lens, examining the complex relationships between […]
October 17at16.00 - 21.00

KICK-OFF DRINKS AT AKJP / ACTIVATION

AKJP Studio 73 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Join us as we toast (with delicious Krone MCC and AKJP BAR cocktails), the beginning of Design Week South Africa : Cape Town. @_akjpstudio Where : 73 Kloof […]
October 23at08.00 - 17.00

STREET EXHIBITION: ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS WITH PAUL EDMUNDS / EXHIBITION

Open City Architects 163 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation An isometric grid allows for the depiction of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane. Paul Edmunds makes use of that in these drawings, but they remain open-ended — straddling structure and formlessness, surface and illusionism. Willem Boshoff’s exploration of form and language in his carved Blind Alphabet provided some inspiration, and Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings […]
October 23at11.00 - 12.00

ZINE WORKSHOP WITH WUNDERS / WORKSHOP

Wunders Cape Town Store 32 Napier St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation COLOUR and PATTERN with Heath Nash Let’s play with colours! A playful, social workshop where you will make an experimental zine using highlighters. A great chance to explore […]
October 23at13.00 - 15.00

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR WITH HOI’PLOY / STUDIO TOUR

Hoi P'loy 48 Hopkins Street, Salt River, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Take a factory tour with Ploy and Guy of Hoi P'loy for behind-the-scenes insight into the brand's processes.The Brand Founded in 2013 by Ploy Phiromnam and Guy van […]
October 23at14.00 - 16.00

IYATSIBA LAB TOUR AND PUBLIC LECTURE / TOUR

66 Greatmore St 66 Greatmore St, Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Join Premesh Lalu for a guided tour of the Iyatsiba Lab, an interdisciplinary research space exploring heritage, technology, and memory. The tour runs from 12:00 to 14:00 and […]
October 23at15.30 - 16.30

ON SITE WITH SALT ARCHITECTS / TOUR

21 Loader Street 21 Loader Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Join Jan-Dirk van der Walt of SALT Architects for a guided walk-through of 21 Loader Street in Cape Town’s De Waterkant. The visit explores how sensitive architectural interventions […]
October 23at17.30 - 18.30

FIXIE FIT SA: DESIGN WEEK RIDE / EXPERIENCE

Fuata Moyo 109 Plein St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Start Design Week in motion with an evening cycle ride through Cape Town’s CBD. Beginning at Fuata Moyo Studios, the route will pass through creative and cultural spots […]
October 23at17.30 - 19.30

NEW DESIGNS, COCKTAILS AND MOCHI WITH HALDANE / PRODUCT LAUNCH

HALDANE 57 Salt River Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation HALDANE will be launching brand new designs to be enjoyed alongside cocktails and mochi at their Salt River showroom.The new Slingshot and Knoppie collections evoke relaxed refinement outdoors. […]
October 23at20.00 - 22.30

IMMERSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCE BY VERTIGO FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE

The Labia Theatre 68 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Vertigo Festival, in partnership with Devils Peak Beer, presents an immersive live performance evening. Cape Town’s post-progressive four-piece Yndian Mynah joins the Fernando Damon Trio, creating a live […]
October 24at10.00 - 11.00

FACTORY TOUR WITH WUNDERS / TOUR

Wunders Manufacturing 9 Induland Ave, Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation A guided tour of our brand new Wunders factory in Lansdowne, led by MD Bianca Shapiro. A chance to see how fine upholstered furniture is manufactured all under […]
October 24at10.30 - 12.00

CAPE TOWN TOILETS: SITE VISIT & OPEN CALL WORKSHOP / TOUR

100 Bree Street 100 Bree Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Young Urbanists – together with the Mission for Inner City Cape Town – invite the public to a special site visit and open call workshop introducing Cape Town […]
October 24at12.00 - 13.00

STUDIO TOUR WITH LAURIE WIID / OPEN STUDIO

Wiid Studio 15 Baker Street, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Join Laurie Wiid in studio as he opens up the team's workspace and showroom to visitors. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ongoing projects and some upcoming designs. […]
October 24at12.00 - 14.00

LAUNCH & OPEN STUDIOS: LIGHTHOUSE MFG / PRODUCT LAUNCH

Lighthouse MFG 75 Shannon Street, Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation During Design Week South Africa, Lighthouse MFG will open its doors for an exclusive look inside our new Salt River studio. Visitors can explore our expanded space, now […]
October 24at13.00 - 18.00

CAPE COBRA COLLECTION LAUNCH / PRODUCT LAUNCH

43 Bree Street 43 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Join iconic luxury brand Cape Cobra at the 43 Bree Concept Store for an exclusive first look at their FW25 Auren Collection, ahead of its official launch. Rooted in heritage craftsmanship […]
October 24at16.00 - 18.30

WEYLANDTS ’60 YEARS IN BUSINESS’ / PANEL DISCUSSION

107 Castle Street 107 Castle Street, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Weylandts founder Chris Weylandt and his daughter, Anna Weylandt – Director of Brand Development at Weylandts and Director of StudioLandt, speak to 60 years of business in this […]
October 24at17.00 - 18.00

THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN: BUILDING RAD BRANDS / PANEL DISCUSSION

Workshop17 17 Dock Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Join Youth Capital and V&A Watershed for a vibrant panel on what it really takes to build a creative brand in South Africa. The session dives into the […]
October 24at17.00 - 19.00

COLLECTORS’ CLUB: COCKTAILS & COLLECTING WITH ART SCHOOL AFRICA / EXPERIENCE

Cape Grace Hotel W Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Art School Africa’s Collectors Club invites you to a private evening at the Cape Grace Hotel, exploring its exceptional art collection. The tour will be led by Head Curator Lezanne van Heerden, who has worked closely with Cape Grace to shape the collection and highlight its role in creating a refined, welcoming environment, […]
October 24at18.00 - 22.00

DESIGN AS AN OPTIMISTIC ACT BY NOW NOW / EXHIBITION

Pot Plant Club 215 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa

The Activation Design as an Optimistic Act - is our first physical exhibition, hosted as part of Design Week South Africa - inviting you to experience the imaginative potential of African architecture across rural villages, townships, cities, and international sites. This tactile exhibit offers an immersive journey through the NowNow Competition’s 40 Honourable Mentions, collected […]