Future Talks

Join us at Future Talks - The objective of the program is to create a set of networking opportunities and a toolkit for action. Amongst other topics, we will cover circularity, the business of design, material futures, NFTs, architectural innovation and creativity in general.

The curated line-up will sort the signal from the noise in order to accelerate positive change.

Date: 3rd - 6th August 2023

Time: 11:00 - 16:00 daily

Location: Future Talks Theatre E21, 100% Design Africa/Design Joburg Hall Level 2, Decorex Joburg

You know that 100% Design and Design Joburg will be showcasing local design like you’ve never seen it before — but did you know there will also be food and drink offerings that are equally as inspiration inducing?
 
The 100% Cafe by Haus of Stone will offer showgoers a chance to eat and drink alongside the magnificent creations of these two local brands. Meet like-minded souls and take a break between exploring all four levels of the Sandton Convention Centre at these two spots.

You know that 100% Design and Design Joburg will be showcasing local design like you’ve never seen it before — but did you know there will also be food and drink offerings that are equally as inspiration inducing?
 
The 100% Cafe by Haus of Stone will offer showgoers a chance to eat and drink alongside the magnificent creations of these two local brands. Meet like-minded souls and take a break between exploring all four levels of the Sandton Convention Centre at these two spots.

The South African design industry wouldn’t be what it is today without the scores of up-and-coming designers who are constantly shaping the future of the industry. 

Stand-out young talents who are exhibiting in the shared 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg hall include Thabo Kopele, Wanda Lephoto and Kasi Flavour. South African Fashion Week 2020 Scouting Menswear finalist Thabo Kopele will launch his debut furniture collection entitled “Lejwe”. 

An all-star collaboration is heading your way. Mpho Vackier of TheUrbanative, Mash T Design Studio’s Thabiso Mjo, Lulasclan’s Bonolo Chepape and Modern Gesture’s Candice Lawrence recently completed a collaborative design project, ‘Live from the Sunny Side’, for global beer brand SOL. Their authentically South African designs will be on display as part of the Clout/SA X SOL feature at the show. 

‘The light-heartedness and the energy of the brand made for a really wonderful match with our South African designers, who have that very bold and optimistic approach to their design,’ says Clout/SA’s Tracy Lynch, who curated the collection.

The newly opened Johannesburg-based USURPA Gallery, the first fine-art NFT gallery in South Africa, will follow its 100% Design Africa & Design Joburg debut with a stand featuring digital artworks by local artists such as Seth Pimental and Naledi Modupi on futuristic Samsung Frame technology. 

The next generation of South Africa’s designers are reasserting the potential and power of design to create meaningful change. They are leveraging the cultural credibility of design, including the reinvention of traditional techniques, to create sustainable solutions and products with wide commercial appeal that tackle social and environmental problems, both locally and globally.

Naadrira Patel from softwork studio (@naadirapatel____ + @softwork.studio)

Naadira Patel is an artist, designer and educator who works across the fields of art, architecture, design, and cultural programming. She currently leads softwork, a research and design studio based in Johannesburg, working within an ecosystem of feminist organisations, artists and a broad range of cultural institutions.

Tshegofatso Masigo (@masigo._)

This brand goes beyond conventional notions of "home," skillfully dissecting and redefining the very essence of this concept. Through powerful storytelling, Tshegofatso Masigo effectively connects with consumers, creating an emotional bond that resonates deeply.

Vera Shebe (@thegreenbuildingqueen)

Believing for a socially just, low-carbon & climate-resilient world where no one is left behind. Featured in @forbesunder30. 

Zanele Montle (@zanele_montle_)

Zanele Montle's work delves into the essence of black identity, skillfully depicting everyday life through vibrant colors and striking repetitions that define her artistic style. She invites viewers to find beauty in the ordinary moments of human existence, as we navigate routines that shape our sense of belonging and connection to our communities and families.

Tebogo Selepe (@sloppy.iz)

Tebogo "Sloppy" Selepe is a dynamic digital artist whose work draws inspiration from a fusion of African spirituality, pop art, surrealism, and high fashion. Sloppy’s unique perspective allows viewers to delve into captivating worlds that challenge conventional norms and explore the interplay between excess, media, and personal identity. 

Lindelani Hlope (@lindelaniie)

Designer + Brand consultant, Founder of @ninebylh. Nandos HYD finalist 2022.

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