Conference
Design Indaba 2010
International All Stars from every discipline under the sun have been showing off their inventive prowess at the Design Indaba Conference since 1995. Drawing fans from creative, corporate and educational sectors alike, the conference has become the playing field for the imaginative at heart.
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 shoulder-to-shoulder.
As part of Design Indaba’s commitment to design education, the Young Designers Simulcast offers the opportunity for students and emerging designers under the age of 25 to experience the Design Indaba Conference via a real-time broadcast of speaker presentations.
Three-day Design Indaba
Sorry but we are SOLD OUT for 2010.
If you would like to be put on the waiting list for cancellations, please leave your details on our waiting list.
Or book for the simulcast at Computicket
Three-day Simulcast bookings
| Young Designers Simulcast |
R1 130 |
| Young Designers Simulcast + one-year subscription to Design Indaba magazine and website membership |
R1 330 |
| Now open to delegates over 25 | |
| Young Designers Simulcast (over 25’s) | R1356 |
| Young Designers Simulcast + one-year subscription to Design Indaba magazine and website membership (over 25’s) |
R1556 |
| All prices include VAT | |
Book a seat at Computicket |
Design Indaba magazine and .com
Design Indaba Conference delegates receive a complimentary copy of Design Indaba magazine at the event. To receive Design Indaba magazine throughout the year, subscribe now for only R200 and you will also qualify for an annual membership to www.designindaba.com with access to the growing archive of past speaker videos as well as the latest articles, interviews and profiles on leading creatives.
MAPPP-SETA Members

MAPPP-SETA, to whom your organisation pays a legislated Skills Development Levy, has a mandatory cash grant system that is payable to levy-paying organisations that send employees on training courses relevant to their organisation’s core business.
Some of this training may be acquired through attending relevant conferences, seminars and workshops for example, the Design Indaba. In such instances a company may apply for a mandatory cash grant from MAPPP-SETA, which is equal to 50% of the levy paid to SARS during a skills year. Read more here
International Delegates
For all your travel and accommodation suggestions to the Design Indaba and Expo 2010 in Cape Town South Africa, please contact: Rabia on +27 21 948 9760 or designindaba [at] allevents [dot] co [dot] za
Terms and Conditions:
- Prime interest rate will be charged for all post-event payments arranged with Design Indaba organisers or Centeq Events.
- Delegates registering for the first time on the day of the event will be charged a premium fee of R6215 incl. VAT for the three day event,to cover the additional administration costs.To qualify for Early Bird and Alumni discount, registration and payment must be done before 11 December 2009. If payment is not settled by the date, your registration will automatically convert to the Full Indaba fee of R5650.
- Only one discount category is applicable per person. For example, if someone who qualifies for the academic discount and pay before 11 December (early bird cut-off date), only the cheaper of the two would apply, i.e. delegate would pay R4802.50 for the registration.
- Delegates can register without payment to “reserve” a ticket. An invoice may be generated by using an access key e-mailed through after on-line registration, for payment processing, payment must then be made by Friday, 22nd January 2010.
- No one day or session tickets available and no transfer without organiser knowledge will be allowed.
- All group registrations (minimum five delegates) are encouraged to register before Friday 02 February 2010, this is to enable group delegates to be eligible for pre-event off-site registration during the week of 08 - 19 February 2010.
- Registrations will only be validated if all monies are paid in advance.
- All cancellations must be received in writing. If received before Friday, 22nd January 2010, a full refund will be passed less a 15% - administration fee.
- No-shows or cancellations after Friday 22nd January will result in full fees being due.
- Registrations are transferable to delegates not yet registered.
- Information correct at the time of going to print.
Account Details
Account Name: Interactive Africa
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Heerengracht
Branch Code: 632005
Account Number: 4074164446
Swift Code: ABSAZAJJ
Alejandro Aravena
Bouroullec Brothers
Bruce Nussbaum
Carl Johnson
Han Feng
Handspring Puppet Company
Harry Pearce
Marcelo Rosenbaum
Michael Bierut
Stefan G Bucher
Tord Boontje
Troika
ZA News
Official Sponsors
Woolworths
Woolworths is proud of its continuing sponsorship of Design Indaba and is committed to supporting design at virtually every level, from our Making the Difference Through Design educational programme and our sponsorship of the House & Leisure Green Design Awards to our support of local fashion design through our SA Designers at Woolworths initiative. In this momentous year for South Africa, we gave young design learners the opportunity to honour their country and their local design heroes by creating the emblems featured on delegate bags and t-shirts for this year’s conference. We hope you enjoy Design Indaba 2010 and these unique mementos.
ABSA
For the third consecutive year, Absa is a proud co-sponsor of Design Indaba. This pioneering event embodies the cutting edge of innovation and inspires those in the creative industry to utilise their talent for economic gain and sustainability.
These ideals fit naturally with Absa’s continuous efforts to find innovative banking solutions that will enhance the lives of South Africans. With an arts portfolio that includes one of the largest corporate art collections in the world, a 24-year sponsorship of the Absa L’Atelier Competition, and arts and culture festivals such as the Absa KKNK and Aardklop, we view our involvement with Design Indaba as an extension of our contribution to the development of the creative fields.
As South Africa’s leading retail bank, offering financial services and products to more than 8.8-million customers, we believe that Design Indaba is a place where ideas are born and where creativity meets business opportunity; ultimately translating into a better economic future for those who attend and participate in the event. As a Proudly South African organisation, we take pride in our involvement with Design Indaba and its significant contribution to the economy of our country.
Grolsch
Grolsch is a global supporter of contemporary art and design, and we are very proud to commence a three year partnership as a key sponsor of Design Indaba in 2010. This event is undoubtedly one of the continent’s preeminent showcases for creativity, design and innovation and is a key celebration of those who defy convention and who continue to push boundaries.
For almost 400 years Grolsch has celebrated the courage to do things differently, starting with a maverick founder who was inspired by delivering an original beer in every sense; through to Theo de Groen who insisted on packaging Grolsch in an iconic swingtop bottle in 1897; to the present day brewers who choose never to compromise.
We see the partnership with Design Indaba as a natural fit. Like Design Indaba, Grolsch celebrates those innovative individuals who have the vision and courage to do their own thing, those who refuse to go quietly and those who, in doing so, make their mark on the world. Whether it’s the ground breaking design, cutting edge décor or innovative new media that is showcased at the event, the creativity and passion that is displayed is a true reflection of this spirit.
DSTV
As part of a stable of companies that are innovative and pioneers in their field, DStv has entrenched itself as the leading Pay TV brand on the African continent.
The brand is synonymous with providing premium world class entertainment across various delivery platforms and we strive to surpass both customer and industry expectations.
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of the 13th Design Indaba as it affirms our commitment to celebrate and encourage innovation and participation. We salute our exceptional home grown talent who are on par with their international counterparts, but who proudly celebrate their “African roots”. We constantly seek to raise the bar in our brand activations, and the Design Indaba is the ideal platform to converse with like minded brands and people.
The diverse range of categories ensures contribution from individuals who utilize this opportunity to create a voice for their ideas, to well established corporates who seek to break creative barriers.
We look forward to this years event and congratulate the team behind the scenes for putting this together. We are confident that this years event will inspire each of us to go beyond our perceived capabilities and surprise ourselves with the results!
Developmental Partner
Produced By
Interactive Africa
Easy monikers like publishing house, events business, PR business or ad agency would not do to describe Interactive Africa, which is perhaps best typified as commercial activists.
Using an eclectic skills base, Interactive Africa has advanced a resurgent South Africa through projects like the First African in Space mission, the African Connection Rally and the FIFA Soccer World Cup and Cape Town Olympic bids, as well as leveraging SA’s presence at events such as the Atlanta Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Interactive Africa uses its unique amalgam of marketing and commercial savvy, project management and logistics prowess, as well as creative production services to promote South Africa. We believe that the biggest agent of change in Africa will be through skills transfer and trade – not aid.
It is this energy and passion for South Africa that’s inspired the creation of Design Indaba, now encompassing a conference, expo, magazine, education initiative, development trust and more. Design Indaba believes that a better world can be designed, and we put this to the test through the Design Indaba 10x10 Low-Cost Housing and 10x10 Industrial projects. Another in-house project, the African Carbon Trust, aims to accelerate a low-carbon economy.
Interactive Africa also services an impressive list of corporate clients including Vodacom, Woolworths, FIFA and the South African Local Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Media Partners
Media Supporters
Associates
Cape Town International Convention Centre

Located on Cape Town’s northern foreshore beneath Table Mountain, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) provides a flexible facility that meets the high expectations of Design Indaba’s organisers.
The spacious conservatories are flooded with natural light and surrounded by indigenous flora. These relaxing, less formal settings are perfect for viewing of exhibits, cocktails, light lunches, a meal on the run, or just a moment of quiet reflection in the course of a busy conference schedule.
The largest and most advanced kitchen facility in the Western Cape, manned by internationally-trained kitchen staff, ensures superb banqueting facilities, providing uncompromising quality menus. The kitchen is linked to seven satellite kitchens located strategically around the centre, ensuring timeous and efficient delivery of hot, fresh meals for any number of people.
1 400 secure on-site parking bays are available for visitors.
The complex is disabled-friendly, with international standard wheel-chair access, designated drop-off points and parking bays, toilets for the physically challenged and elevators with Braille inscription.
Where is the event and what about parking at the venue?
The event will be taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with secure, pay-on-foot parking facility available on the basement level of the building.
Can I share ticket with my friends?
For security and access control reasons, each Design Indaba delegate accreditation is assigned to a single user only. Unfortunately the delegate accreditation is not transferable, and non-registered delegates with a delegate accreditation will be turned away at the access control.
How do I buy tickets?
Visit designindaba.com and navigate through CONFERENCE section. You can either register to attend the event on-line or download the delegate registration form or follow the manual registration process.
How do I collect my ticket?
Once you register on-line or manually with the delegate registration form, your details will be added to our delegate database. Registration will only be validated once fee is received before 22 January. On-site accreditation stations will be setup in the registration foyer of the Cape Town International Convention Centre from the 23rd of February to provide all delegates with access cards, delegate bags, event programme and delegate t-shirt.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
If there’s any available, yes, but it would be a premium of R6215 to cover additional admin. Historically, the conference tickets are sold out two weeks prior to the first day of the event.
Can I attend one day?
Unfortunately not. Also no session tickets available, so you won’t be able to see a particular speaker only.
When can I get a copy of the speaking program?
Typically, a draft of the event programme and full speaker list is only released during the first week of February. However, speaker names will be released from December 2009.
Can I get a copy of a speaker presentation or transcript?
Unfortunately not. However, with a membership to designindaba.com, not only will you receive a year subscription to the Design Indaba magazine, which is rich with content with our speakers’ work, you’ll also have access to the growing archive of past speaker videos, as well as the latest articles, interviews and profiles on leading creatives.
How do I register to attend as media?
If you would like to register for media accreditation please go to http://www.designindaba.com/press-centre.


















