Cape Town

African kaleidoscope

From Cape Fynbos inspired fabrics to Niger hand-woven baskets, "Africa Adorned" celebrates the richness of African creativity. >
Light works

Revealing a clear passion for design and an intricate attention to detail, Martin Doller's creations are contemporary yet classic in style. >
Apply now for media accreditation

Applications for media accreditation to Design Indaba Conference 2013 is now open. >
Register as a buyer for Design Indaba Expo 2013

Get the full benefit of Design Indaba Expo when you sign up as an official buyer! >
Flaming up

Select Cape Town jewellers unite for the "Breath of Fire" jewellery exhibition, revealing a delicate beauty in handmade designs. >
Book now for Design Indaba Conference 2013

It’s nearly that time again, when design, innovation and creativity takes centre stage at the Design Indaba Conference in Cape Town. >
Buyers Day at Design Indaba Expo 2013

Other Events • Special

Registered buyers at Design Indaba Expo 2013 are invited to attend a dedicated Buyers Day, which takes place before the Expo opens to the public. >
Mandela Day Project at Blikkiesdorp

Installing a container library, planting trees and painting houses for the Blikkiesdorp community in Cape Town. >
Rahim Bhimani on problem-solving with design and business skills

Industrial designer and design strategist Rahim Bhimani is passionate about problem solving. >
Joyful jewellery

With names like "Little Sly" fox and "Pistol Bunny Scurry" rabbit, one can't help but smile at Trinket Designs' quirky jewellery pieces. >
MarethColleen

Fashion Designer

MarethColleen is the brainchild of Mareth van der Walt and Colleen Lesch, a forceful fashion duo that resides in Cape Town, South Africa. >
Ben Fry on data design

Ben Fry applies design to complex data to make it more understandable and more visually appealing. >
Most Creative Stand

Exhibits & Awards

Design Indaba's recognition of local beauty and creativity also extends to stand designs at Design Indaba Expo. >
.olowsdotter

Fashion Designer

.olowsdotter is a Cape Town-based fashion label, known for its concept design, versatility and use of natural materials. >
Adam & Eve

Fashion Designer

Adam&Eve is a South African ready-to-wear brand that promotes fun and quirky yet sophisticated and clean design. >
Sitting Pretty

Fashion Designer

Sitting Pretty is a womenswear label that focusses on versatility. >
Jo & Rick

Jewellery Designer

Jo & Rick is the collaboration of jewellers Jolene Kritzinger and Ricus Oosthuizen. >
Xoologee Ceramics

Ceramicist

Xoologee by Cath Price makes high-quality, white porcelain ceramics. >
ZINGIWARE

Jewellery Designer

Zingiware is the collaboration between Leana Duncan and The Potters Workshop to create vibrant handmade jewellery. >
Honest Chocolate

Food Designer

Honest Chocolate is a small artisanal chocolate company based in Cape Town, run by Michael de Klerk and Anthony Gird. >
Aaron Koblin: Open-sourcing as a toolkit

Aaron Koblin talks about creating music videos for the web and other experimental and playful projects with Google. >
Hellicar & Lewis on interaction design, systems and digital technology

Hellicar & Lewis are dedicated to making experiences that create memories. >
The Honor Code

If we change the way we think about honor, could we make the world a better place? Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah proves we can. >
We-Flock

Graphic Designer • Illustrator

We-Flock is a collection of hand-printed fabrics and illustrations by graphic designer and illustrator, Claudette Maskell. >

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