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Design Joburg 2022 Bilala Mabuza

The Return: 17 - 22 May 2022

South Africa’s edgiest design and décor show, in its most

Afropolitan city, is back!

esign Joburg is an undoubted CREATIVE PANEL
highlight on the design and Award-winning contemporary
Ddécor calendar, and with good multimedia visual artist Trevor
reason. Now in its fourth year, the full- Stuurman, ideas synthesiser Sir Abner
scale show is a polished showcase of Makgamatha, interiors maven and
where interiors and design, fashion, Cocoon Lifestyle founder Bilala Mabuza,
architecture and sustainable design and artist and creative director Manthe
practices are in South Africa, where new Ribane Liebmann, N A T U R A .co-
talents are putting their energy, and what Lab, form Design Joburg’s Creative
the future holds for design as a vehicle of Panel. Collectively, they are driving
change and drive in Southern Africa and Collaborations and Highlights, and have
further afield. pooled their resources to create a deeply
Design Joburg is on from 19 to 21 May immersive experience that embraces
2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, technology and tech innovations,
while the fringe event - Design Joburg sustainable design practices, explorations,
Collective (which will include industry and a post-pandemic response to the
walk-arounds, trend talks and networking world as we know it.
events) kicks off on May 17, and will be “As the world looks to the African
live in nearby décor and design districts continent for creative inspiration,as Africa's • Headline sponsor Sanlam Private
Kramerville and 44 Stanley. Both leading design event, Design Joburg is set Wealth is presenting a showcase of
events are an opportunity to enjoy an to redefine collaboration as a design tool brand new work by leading female
intense design download at your leisure. for progressive thinking, bringing together creatives Mpho Vackier from The
Coordinate your visits with clients' and the very best of “Glocal” creative trailblazers Urbanative, Imiso Ceramics’ Zizi
friends' meet-and-greets, and dip in and and innovators.” Sir Abner. Poswa, and Candice Lawrence from
out to the events that appeal. Modern Gesture.
EIGHT MUST-SEES & DO'S • The Architects’ Gallery, a showcase
• Fringe Factor. Design Joburg of some of the country’s finest
Trevor Stuurman Collective is a must-do for the architectural projects. This year
local décor world’s decision makers however, the introduction of a
and devotees alike - a collection of 3-dimensional immersive element
décor-focused events hosted as a will bring each of the buildings in the
‘fringe’ to the show. The Collective gallery to life.
includes Lexus VIP-chauffeur drives • Always a hit with visitors, the
and on-foot walk-arounds, industry Hendrick’s Gin Bar returns, using
gatherings and brand launches, studio the iconic gin’s signature blend of 11
showcases, trend talks, workshops botanicals as its design cue.
and importantly, a chance for lovers • Once Again, the show’s restaurant,
of décor and design to gather again designed by Always Welcome, will
and immerse themselves in the world be a focal point and an immersive
they love. space where design, architecture and
• Walk This Way. For the first time, food converge.
Design Joburg is offering two unique • The best part of a show with a design
walking tours to sign up for, one will bent is the opportunity to shop, and
focus on architectural buildings and the Retail Corridor is a dedicated
the other on fabric and furnishings space where visitors can take a
for interior design. slew of locally designed lust-haves
• The Design Theatre is a space to home with them – from cushions to
pause and catch up on fascinating ceramics and of course a phone full
and eye-opening design-focused of images to mull over for further at-
talks, both from local shapeshifters home inspiration. dw
and commenters, and international
mavens, who will be broadcast in via www.designjoburg.com
the Design London platform.