Since 1995, the Design Indaba Conference has invited the world’s top creative minds to address professionals from the creative, corporate and educational sectors alike. Championing creativity that enhances every aspect of the world around us, Design Indaba recognises graphic design, advertising, film, music, fashion design, industrial design, architecture, craft, visual art, new media, publishing, broadcasting and performing arts.
The Young Designers Simulcast is a live broadcast from the main plenary session to a second auditorium. Students and designers under 25 get discounted access. Due to the conference being sold out, professionals and designers over 25 can also buy tickets at a small premium.
Design Indaba Expo is a 100% local celebration of South Africa’s ingrained creativity. Advertising, architecture, craft, décor, film, fashion, graphic design, interior design, jewellery, new media, publishing, product design and visual media, are all presented together.
The Expo is multi-sectoral, featuring advertising, architecture, craft, decor, film, fashion, graphic design, interior, jewellery, new media, publishing, product design and visual media. it showcases the best of local design - original, contemporary and innovative product that is quintessentially South African - no derivatives, and no imports.
Image credits left to right: Tak Vases by Molten; Polythedra modular coffee table by Haldane Martin.
