ARTS THREAD is proud to be a media partner for the 7th consecutive year for Design Indaba.
Our Design Expert Robert Urquhart will be in Cape Town to report on the Design Indaba Conference 2020 + much more
Read ARTS THREAD preview coverage of this year’s and previous festivals on our blog from our Design Indaba tag
The highlight of the creative calendar, the Design Indaba Conference brings together the people using design and innovation to create a better world.
Known as the highlight of the creative calendar, Design Indaba's flagship event has evolved into so much more than a conference.
More than a talk shop, it's an immersive experience that includes not only a series of design talks by creative industry heavyweights, but also live music, performance and theatre, fashion shows, product launches, dance, and surprise appearances by creative industry leaders.
25 years of people
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, thought provoking and expansive experience that includes a series of captivating talks by day and festival by night, featuring live music, theatre, exhibitions and masterclasses.