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7 ELEMENTS
OF DÉCOR
& DESIGN

South African design as you’ve never seen it before. A panel of esteemed judges, including designs inspired by forms and textures will ignite conversation in Joburg. Taking
a member of the Decorex committee,
found in nature. Explore rock cushions,
place on an even grander scale, this talks
will select one winner from nationwide pebble carpets, dreadlock cushions and studio and related exhibition space is one
Together for the first time, experience 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg from entries to be manufactured and sold by more at her stand. of the main features of the combined
3 to 6 August 2023 CRÉMA Design. Find out more about The Keiskamma Art Project, based in Design Joburg/100% Design Africa hall.
the competition, which will run until 3 Hamburg, Eastern Cape, produces major Attendees will be able to access
November 2023, at the CRÉMA stand. textile artworks in aid of archiving the a range of free talks by industry
or the first time ever, two vanguards scores of up-and-coming designers who Stylish sofas, chairs and more rural Eastern Cape’s collective memory experts, collaborative workshops, live
of South African creativity — are constantly shaping the future of the Designer furniture is undoubtedly Treasured textiles and the preservation of oral history. There demonstrations, and interactive physical
FDesign Joburg and 100% Design industry. one of the most prominent features of Visitors can immerse themselves will be a special curated display on show, and digital displays that tackle the future
Africa — are coming together for one Stand-out young talents who are the combined 100% Design Africa and in the extraordinary world of textiles, created in collaboration with Clout/SA. of creativity and innovation.
must-see showcase of the future of South exhibiting in the shared 100% Design Design Joburg hall, with over 10 brands appreciating their beauty and cultural The lineup of all-star speakers includes
African design, interiors, architecture, art Africa and Design Joburg hall include showing off their take on the latest trends significance, and the remarkable skill that The future of design Candice Erasmus , the founder of Connect
and culture. Thabo Kopele, Khwebula Arts and for home and office. Expect stands from goes into their creation. Following the Future of Design’s debut Everything Collective, an independent
Running simultaneously alongside Siyababa Atelier. South African Fashion leading local and international exhibitors Using felted wool, local textile designer at Decorex Cape Town in June 2023, a media space and agency capturing the
Decorex Joburg from 3 to 6 August 2023, Week 2020 Scouting Menswear finalist such as Roche Bobbois, Entrawood, Ronel Jordaan creates stunning tactile fresh lineup of speakers and exhibitors zeitgeist of South Africa’s creative arts
100% Design Africa and Design Joburg Thabo Kopele will display a collection Stripped Collective, Studio Delta, Organic community.
will provide showgoers with a chance to of his latest fashion pieces at the Rising Empire, KARE and more.
discover new design possibilities in one Talent stand, while Sipho Khwebula Peruse the Sofa Company’s Scandi- Art on show
curated space. One entry ticket grants Twala of Khwebula Arts will showcase inspired sofas, armchairs, daybeds The Candice Berman Gallery will
access to all three shows, which will take the adventurous carpentry that is the and sleeper couches before moving present works by leading South African
place across four levels of the Sandton hallmark of his artistic furniture pieces. to the nearby LIM stand for locally contemporary artists, including Robert
Convention Centre. African avant-garde fashion designer manufactured minimalist furniture and Hodgins, Sam Nhlengethwa, Nkosinathi
The combined 100% Design Africa Siyabonga Mtshali will exhibit Siyababa homeware. Thomas Ngulube, Zolile Phetshane and
and Design Joburg hall, located on Level Atelier’s elevated luxury pieces. John Vusi Mfupi.
2, is brought to life with show partner Setting the scene for the exhibition as Unearthing new design talent The newly opened Johannesburg-based
Sanlam Private Wealth. The collocation a whole is an exciting entrance feature Alongside a display of some of the USURPA Gallery, the first fine-art NFT
of the shows grants guests access to an created in collaboration with a number hottest furniture, rugs, accessories and gallery in South Africa, will follow its
unparalleled display of product design, of brands and curated by Clout/SA. Also lighting from around the globe, importers Decorex Cape Town debut with a stand
furniture, textiles, graphic design, art and courtesy of Clout/SA is a presentation of luxury European lighting and furniture featuring digital artworks by local artists
fashion from over 60 dynamic brands. of pieces by emerging South African CRÉMA will unveil their exciting new such as Seth Pimental and Naledi Modupi
Get a glimpse of what to expect from talent. This includes Kalki Ceramics, Light On design competition. on futuristic Samsung Frame technology.
this remarkable shared exhibition. winner of Nando’s Hot Young Designer Students and designers from South Multi-award-winning ceramicists
Talent Search in 2022. The Durban-based Africa are invited to showcase their Andile Dyalvane and Zizipho Poswa’s
The brightest young designers bespoke ceramic studio run by Nindya creativity by submitting an innovative studio Imiso Ceramics will also present
The South African design industry Bucktowar and Nikhil Tricam will exhibit table lamp design for a chance to see hand-crafted, collectible, one-of-a-kind
wouldn’t be what it is today without the its winning Cactus server. their lamp come to life and win R20 000. pieces.

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