Highlights for this year's edition include launches from TONIC, Curacion x UNI FORM, FIELDS, and Hoi P’loy, an interactive listening room by photographer Andile Buka (supported by Bang & Olufsen), a multidisciplinary exhibition Price of Gold, by Joburg collective Intima Studios, zine stands made from waste by Wunders, and a partnership with Garden Day at Victoria Yards. For the full programme, visit here.
This year also features the launch of the Design Directory, a new open-access platform highlighting South African designers across disciplines. The directory aims to be a centralised resource for discovering and connecting with designers across disciplines within the creative sector.
With partners including the V&A Waterfront Watershed, the British Council, and the African International Design Awards, the event is set to celebrate South Africa’s thriving design ecosystem and showcase the breadth of local creativity.
Here is the line-up of Activations for this year's Design Week South Africa:
Thurs, Oct 9 at 11:00 – Sun, Oct 12 at 16:00
Mapping Memories Interactive Installation and creative workshop at 27 Boxes in Melville.
Thurs, Oct 9 at 12:00 – 17:00
Tableware Launch and Experience with Munka and Neo Serati at 44 Stanley.
Thurs, Oct 9 at 15:00 and Sat, Oct 11 at 16:30
Guided Tour of Structures at JCAF.
Thurs, Oct 9 at 16:00 – 20:00
Open Studio with Luxury Frontiers Design Studio at 139 Greenway, Greenside.
Fri, Oct 10 at 10:00 and Sat, Oct 11 at 16:00
Price of Gold Exhibition and Talks at Victoria Yards.
Fri, Oct 10 at 12:00 – 17:00
What Is African Streetwear Exhibition with Friendly SA at Empty Space in Braamfontein.
Sat, Oct 11 at 17:00 and Sun, Oct 12 at 22:30
Reel To Reality Film Festival at 69 Mons Road, Observatory.
Sun, Oct 12 at 17:30 – 21:00
Gadat House Amalahle: A Vaal Story Screening at 5 De Beer Street, Braamfontein.
