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Design Week South Africa, powered by Yoco, is a curated calendar of events and immersive experiences that will showcase the future of South African design, through knowledge-sharing, inclusivity and support. Together with Yoco, our mission is to create South Africa’s leading design platform. A platform that celebrates design as an expression of creative thinking and making, creates connections, jumpstarts […]
The theme for this year 'Expanding Horizons' will be a deep dive into the start-up landscape in Africa. With 2020 having been a highly disruptive year for African technology and innovation, they will explore the biggest challenges, trends and opportunities within Africa and how the renewed urgency for accelerated innovation and economic transformation is impacting […]
The ODA Festival is underpinned by the beautiful SA philosophy of Ubuntu which simple means “I am because you are”. The purpose of our festival is to help drive and ignite the systemic change we are all seeking in our country and in Afrika. To change mindsets and behaviour, unlock new ideas and ignite aspirations […]
The RE:SOLVE Challenge is officially open for applications and will accept online entries submitted until 5 November 2020. With grant funding available for selected projects and possible investment from industry partners, this is an experience that will leave applicants richer - no matter the outcome. Ultimately, the key take-away from this Challenge is the opportunity […]
The Design Innovation Seed Fund supports designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and product developers with pre-revenue innovative technologies and tech-enabled ideas and products. These individuals/businesses are not able to raise funds easily from traditional banks or funding agencies because of the high risk associated with early stage innovation. Apply by 17 April. Website
Design Indaba has seen over 600 illustrious speakers take to the stage to deliver soul-stirring and mind-awakening talks earning the acclaim as the best conference in the world whilst also actively pursuing change and action - seeding over 200 impact driven projects into the public square. Design Indaba 2020 will be a 3 day multi-sensory, […]
Open Design Afrika is an event that aims to demonstrate and celebrate Afrika's opportunities and global contribution through design-led innovation. Website WDO Member: Open Design Afrika Festival
NEXT19 showcases the best of SA craft and design, ready to be ordered by local buyers and international importers, retailers and decorators. During this edition, a group of 40 leading South African designers will present their new product ranges of small furniture, lighting, home textiles, and fashion and home accessories. The NEXT19 Trade Exhibition is […]
The Design Indaba Festival is an annual celebration of design and creativity, showcasing the newest and most relevant talents across the creative sectors. The Conference promises to inspire design activism through compelling presentations that combine career-changing insights and cutting-edge work. From architecture and industrial design to pop culture, emerging technologies and environmental problem-solving, the 2019 […]
CoCreate Design Festival invites designers, thinkers, do-ers, visionaries and policy makers to the second edition of this collaborative public design festival which will spotlight the ordinary everyday activities, host the necessary conversations and provide skills and information to build stronger and smarter communities and a more resilient future. Speakers are from South Africa, Africa and […]
