"There's a beautiful seriousness about the way things are laid out and merchandised here. The products on sale here have a story to tell that people really want right now." – Lisa White, Home Build Life, WGSN

"I've been buying in Cape Town for five years and this was my first Design Indaba visit. The show was to the standard I had hoped for and my love for South African design was reinforced. The creativity is staggering." – Beverly Smart, France

"We have world class talent and I love the innovation with limited resources." – Amanda Herson, Cape Union Mart, Cape Town

“I wasn't sure what to expect and was so pleased with the calibre of the design that we ended up walking the expo Thursday through Saturday, essentially all day. The Buyers Guide book was a great idea. After returning to the US, I still refer to it quite a bit to jog my memory and to quickly look for contact information.” – Gourmonde, Los Angeles

“We loved it and are very excited about the new suppliers and products that we found. Also, it’s great to meet with existing suppliers.” – Tractor, Australia

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Indaba with its great vibe and interesting people and products!" – Yebo Style, Germany

"Overall the calibre of the exhibitors was excellent and it has presented many new and exciting opportunities to grow my business." – Safari Fusion, Australia