Design takes centre stage in Cape Town with the Craft + Design Insitute (CDI) presenting both the #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL and the NEXT19 Trade Exhibition.
#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL Cape Town puts focus on resilient communities and citizen-led solutions
The #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL, now in its second year, is an initiative of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands in South Africa. The festival aims to celebrate and examine the power of design to tackle
current socio-economic and environmental challenges within an African context. The festival is organised in collaboration with the CDI and a curatorial committee coordinated by Rashiq Fataar of Our Future Cities.
The first edition of the initiative in 2018, attracted over 150 professionals, academics, activists and
citizens across several events in the city to discuss and share experiences. The 2019 edition will build on last year’s groundwork, with a focus this year on “Inspiring Resilience”.
WHEN & WHERE: 25 and 26 February 2019 at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Read more
NEXT19
40 leading South African designers to showcase at Cape Town exhibition
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 at the NEXT19 exhibition in Cape Town this month.
The NEXT19 Trade Exhibition, taking place at the Scheryn Pavilion at the V & A Waterfront from 28 February – 03 March, showcases the best of SA craft and design, ready to be ordered by local buyers and international importers, retailers and decorators. Attendance is free to all visitors. Read more
WHERE & WHEN: Scheryn Pavilion, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001 from 28 February – 03 March 2019
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