Design Indaba Expo is a 100% local-is-lekker 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 shoulder-to-shoulder.
Each of the over 260 exhibitors is evaluated and endorsed by an advisory panel of top South African designers, stylists, critics and industry experts. Setting a high curatorial standard, all products are original, contemporary and innovative, not to mention conceived and manufactured in South Africa.
A chock-a-block daily programme of additional activities will fuel the buzz. All-day fashion shows, a short-film festival, the new Design Indaba Kids workshops, a suave designer bar, tantalising designer food and daily Pecha Kucha presentations by leading local creatives are just some of the highlights to look forward to.
The Design Indaba Expo 2010 is open to the public from Friday 26 February to Sunday 28 February 2010.
Opening and closing hours:
Friday 26 February 2010 from 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday 27 February 2010 from 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 28 February 2010 from 10:00 – 18:00
Admission costs:
Adults – R50
Students – R30
Pensioners – R30
Scholars in uniform – R20
Children under 12 – R20
Book at Computicket.
Highlights
All-Day Fashion Shows
Fashion shows by a selection of South Africa’s leading designers run all-day in the event arena and are open to all Design Indaba Expo visitors.
Short-Film Festival
In between fashion shows in the event arena, a programme of South Africa’s best short films, music videos and animations are shown.
Designer Bar
Nestled in the event arena, the Grolsch bar offers a sauve relaxation area for Design Indaba Expo visitors to catch their breath.
Designer Cafe
Rest your feet, catch up with a friend and grab a bite to eat at the Designer Cafe.
Bite-Size Presentations
At the end of the day, a cast of South Africa’s leading creatives will be participating in the Pecha Kucha sessions. Pecha Kucha is a presentation concept entailing 20 slide images, each shown for 20 seconds, making sure that presenters stick to the point.
Let It Out
Celebrating the innate creativity in our country, Design Indaba’s Let It Out campaign asked every South African from every walk of life and every age to express their creativity online. The top 11 South African creatives will be appointed as our “national creative team”.
Design for Kids Workshops
This is a chance for kids, students and parents to unleash their creative potential through hands-on activities led by creative professionals. Book at Computicket.
Creative Freshmen
Showcasing 40 of the country’s youngest new designers, the Emerging Creatives platform is a taste of the future of South African design. Many of the country’s biggest contemporary designers first launched here.
Over 65 Newbies
This year Design Indaba Expo welcomes more than 65 exhibitors who are for the first time disclosing their creative clout to the public. To cater for the growing industry, 20% more floor space was secured.
Stand Out Creativity
The Most Creative Stand Award is judged according to outstanding design, innovation and interactivity.
Big on Bling
One of Design Indaba Expo’s annual highlights, the jewellery pavilion is once again sold out and features everything from precious metals and stones to experiemental and conceptual work.
Design Indaba magazine
Pop in at the Design Indaba stand and lay your hands on the latest Design Indaba magazine, including an in-depth focus on “Twenty Ten” as well as a novel pop-up cover. By subscribing at www.designindaba.com you can also get access to exclusive online content.
Most Beautiful Object in South Africa
Design Indaba’s Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) celebrates our diverse country’s ability to find beauty in life’s everyday things. The question is not “What is beautiful?” but “What is beautiful to you?” View the shortlisted creations and make your aesthetic ruling by simply sending an SMS.
365 Days of Creativity
Think the world could be improved? That it could benefit from a creative turn of hand? Join the creative revolution at www.designindaba.com to get access to exclusive online content and shop all year at the virtual Design Indaba Expo.
Design Indaba Expo is a 100% local-is-lekker 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 shoulder-to-shoulder.
Each of the over 260 exhibitors is evaluated and endorsed by an advisory panel of top South African designers, stylists, critics and industry experts. Setting a high curatorial standard, all products are original, contemporary and innovative, not to mention conceived and manufactured in South Africa.
A chock-a-block daily programme of additional activities will fuel the buzz. All-day fashion shows, a short-film festival, the new Design Indaba Kids workshops, a suave designer bar, tantalising designer food and daily Pecha Kucha presentations by leading local creatives are just some of the highlights to look forward to.
The Design Indaba Expo 2010 is open to the public from Friday 26 February to Sunday 28 February 2010.
Opening and closing hours:
Friday 26 February 2010 from 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday 27 February 2010 from 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 28 February 2010 from 10:00 – 18:00
Admission costs:
Adults – R50
Students – R30
Pensioners – R30
Scholars in uniform – R20
Children under 12 – R20
Book at Computicket.
Highlights
All-Day Fashion Shows
Fashion shows by a selection of South Africa’s leading designers run all-day in the event arena and are open to all Design Indaba Expo visitors.
Short-Film Festival
In between fashion shows in the event arena, a programme of South Africa’s best short films, music videos and animations are shown.
Designer Bar
Nestled in the event arena, the Grolsch bar offers a sauve relaxation area for Design Indaba Expo visitors to catch their breath.
Designer Cafe
Rest your feet, catch up with a friend and grab a bite to eat at the Designer Cafe.
Bite-Size Presentations
At the end of the day, a cast of South Africa’s leading creatives will be participating in the Pecha Kucha sessions. Pecha Kucha is a presentation concept entailing 20 slide images, each shown for 20 seconds, making sure that presenters stick to the point.
Let It Out
Celebrating the innate creativity in our country, Design Indaba’s Let It Out campaign asked every South African from every walk of life and every age to express their creativity online. The top 11 South African creatives will be appointed as our “national creative team”.
Design for Kids Workshops
This is a chance for kids, students and parents to unleash their creative potential through hands-on activities led by creative professionals. Book at Computicket.
Creative Freshmen
Showcasing 40 of the country’s youngest new designers, the Emerging Creatives platform is a taste of the future of South African design. Many of the country’s biggest contemporary designers first launched here.
Over 65 Newbies
This year Design Indaba Expo welcomes more than 65 exhibitors who are for the first time disclosing their creative clout to the public. To cater for the growing industry, 20% more floor space was secured.
Stand Out Creativity
The Most Creative Stand Award is judged according to outstanding design, innovation and interactivity.
Big on Bling
One of Design Indaba Expo’s annual highlights, the jewellery pavilion is once again sold out and features everything from precious metals and stones to experiemental and conceptual work.
Design Indaba magazine
Pop in at the Design Indaba stand and lay your hands on the latest Design Indaba magazine, including an in-depth focus on “Twenty Ten” as well as a novel pop-up cover. By subscribing at www.designindaba.com you can also get access to exclusive online content.
Most Beautiful Object in South Africa
Design Indaba’s Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) celebrates our diverse country’s ability to find beauty in life’s everyday things. The question is not “What is beautiful?” but “What is beautiful to you?” View the shortlisted creations and make your aesthetic ruling by simply sending an SMS.
365 Days of Creativity
Think the world could be improved? That it could benefit from a creative turn of hand? Join the creative revolution at www.designindaba.com to get access to exclusive online content and shop all year at the virtual Design Indaba Expo.
