The most important part of design is innovation, and now is our time for change is how Design Indaba has announced that they will be changing their current format.
“Over the past few months, Design Indaba has been debating the future of Design Indaba Expo in its current format. We wanted to evaluate every aspect of the platform to see what was working and what wasn’t.
This success should not be restricted to the Western Cape or include only those who have the means to afford travel and stand space. The limitations of hosting one event, in one venue, in one city, have become more apparent and we want to drive the Design Indaba platform to become even more inclusive. We want to use our collective power to reach creatives in their own towns and cities across the country –whether they are designers in Durban or makers in Midrand.
For this reason, Design Indaba has decided to stop hosting the Expo in its current format; the model as we know it has come to an end. We are making way for a fresher, more creative way of showcasing the entire country’s design. Some elements from the Expo, such as the Emerging Creatives programme and the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award, will continue in renewed forms under the Design Indaba umbrella.
We are proud to have been the platform that has facilitated, nurtured and supported this growth for over a decade. While this sees the end of the expo model in its old format, the team is brimming with projects and plans for how to drive this growth even further through the next decade.
Design Indaba’s online publication has grown at an exponential rate. We welcome over 100 000 unique visitors every month, making us the largest design-driven digital publication in the country. We have a large international following – and we will continue to showcase South African talent to this market.”
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We look forward to find out more about the exciting future of Design Indaba.
