Events and More To Catch This Week

South Africa (and Africa) is abuzz with industry events and trade shows. Don’t miss out on these amazing events happening this week!

VIENNA DESIGN WEEK

20-24 September 2024

Austria’s most important multidisciplinary and curated design festival. Beyond the preoccupation with the design of products, it poses the question of what role the work of designers* plays for coexistence in the city and worldwide. Since 2007, VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has been a defining part of Vienna’s design landscape. Organized by an independent association, the festival comprises around 200 events and welcomes 40,000 visitors each year.

CERSAIE fair Bologna Italy
23 to 27 September

The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings 5 days in which leading companies from all over the world will be ready to meet international design and architecture professionals, offering a preview of future trends and innovative solutions in surfaces, bathroom furnishings and architectural finishes.

Join a celebration of culture and heritage at Kuier@TheCastle
Saturday 28 September 2024

In celebration of Heritage and Tourism Month, a special edition of Kuier@TheCastle – Cape Town CBD’s biggest monthly family-friendly creative and lifestyle event – will pay tribute to South Africa’s rich cultural diversity. Taking place on 28 September, this edition will highlight the talents of local craft artisans, performers, and designers, showcasing the unique cultural heritage that shapes our creative economy.

Hosted by the Craft + Design Institute (CDI) in collaboration with the Castle of Good Hope, Kuier@TheCastle has become a must-visit event for locals and visitors in Cape Town. This event is ideal for the entire family, combining local artisanal products, interactive creative workshops, delicious local foods, and vibrant live music. Additionally, visitors will enjoy full access to all of the Castle’s museums and exhibitions throughout the day.

“This Heritage Month, we invite everyone to celebrate our nation’s incredible cultural diversity. Come experience the artistry of our local makers, discover the stories behind their work, and support our creative economy,” says Fran Stewart, Market Development Programme Manager at the CDI.

For more event information, visit: www.kuiermarket.com

SINGAPORE DESIGN WEEK
26 SEP TO 06 OCT 2024.

From the festival hub at the National Design Centre to Design Districts at Bras Basah.Bugis, Marina and Orchard, and many other Design Community locations, SDW 2024 will present an extraordinary showcase of Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity.

“People of Design” honours the everyday visionaries among us who are making meaningful contributions to society through design. They come from all walks of life, but share a collective aspiration to make things better. This year, we invite everyone to join us in uncovering their own design potential to bring new and better outcomes to light – ultimately creating a more liveable and loveable Singapore.

Neue Räume 24
26th to 29th September in Zurich-Oerlikon.
The international exhibition focused on design and the latest interior trends, taking place from The fair hosts product launches, exhibitions and meetings with leading industry players.

Barcelona Design Week.

16-26 October 2024
The Barcelona Design Week, organised by BCD and FAD, is internationally positioned as one of the leading events for promoting and debating design for companies and professionals in any industry or productive services.

TERRASZA
October 16th to 26th 2024
The second edition of TERRASZA returns, coinciding with the Barcelona Design Week.

The Hazendal Festival | Soil Edition
Hazendal Wine Estate Friday 4 October – Sunday 6 October

Belele nje, Abathulanga curated by the visionary Khanyisile Mbongwa, brings together art, music, and thought-provoking discussions centred around our cultural heritage. Spanning three days, the festival features academic symposiums, live performances, film, fine dining, and immersive workshops.

Belele nje, Abathulunga (“They may be asleep but they are not quiet / Hulle slaap dalk, maar hulle is nie stil nie”) explores the conceptions of geological time in the spirit of holding space. Working with soil as an archive that holds stories from the past, present and future. evoking – Rematriation / Inheritance / Ecological grief as love. Featuring the likes of Sethembile Msezane, Lady Skollie, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Stephanie Conradie, Zolani Mahola, Attiyah Khan.

Attendees can enjoy children’s workshops, garden picnics, and exclusive wine and vodka tastings. This festival will engage all your senses, offering a truly unique experience across all three days.

Decorex
6 – 9 October 2024 | Olympia Events | London
Has been helping designers source the latest products and discover the newest trends for 46 years.

Design Week Lagos: Lagos, Nigeria.
23rd – 27th OCTOBER 2024

Design Week Lagos (DWL) is the leading design week on the African continent, conceived to present and celebrate the best in contemporary African design across categories while bringing international field leaders and visitors to experience the most exciting work from the region and putting design from Africa onto the global map.

As one of the most prominent international festivals in Africa, Design Week Lagos is dedicated to promoting the social and economic value of architecture, interior design, product design, furniture design, and industrial design. Since its inception, the festival has partnered with over 250 events throughout the city, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and contemporary design practices of the region.

This festival celebrates African design, featuring exhibitions, talks, and events.

Design WeeK
Joburg 10-13 October
Cape Town 24-27 October

Design Week South Africa, powered by Yoco, is a curated calendar of events and immersive experiences that will showcase the future of South African design, through knowledge-sharing, inclusivity and support.

Together with Yoco, our mission is to create South Africa’s leading design platform. A platform that celebrates design as an expression of creative thinking and making, creates connections, jumpstarts collaborations, and cultivates the next generation of creative leaders.

We’re aiming to boost the local creative economy with an approach that is industry-led and increases the public’s knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of design while generating and collecting open-source data around local design sectors.

Yoco builds financial tools and solutions for businesses of all sizes and all kinds. They understand and celebrate the crucial role the creative industry plays in the economy and society as a whole.
Yoco proudly supports Design Week South Africa, celebrating the many creative entrepreneurs through this platform.