Design Week SA Arrives At The V&A Waterfront Celebrating Cape Town’s Creative Spirit

Creativity takes centre stage as Design Week South Africa 2025 arrives in the Mother City from 23 – 26 October 2025, in partnership with the V&A Waterfront’s Watershed to showcase design leaders and creative innovators in Cape Town. All events and activities are free and open to the public.

Following a successful Johannesburg edition earlier this month, Design Week Cape Town will celebrate the city’s creative culture. Over the four days, design enthusiasts can look forward to an inspiring line-up of workshops, exhibitions, tours, and pop-ups across the V&A Waterfront neighbourhood. — showcasing the power of design to drive innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

The curated programme features public art walks, creative workshops and interactive experiences that spotlight both emerging and established talent, along with talks and panel discussions led by renowned local and global designers exploring themes of sustainable design, circular economies, and the role of creativity in shaping social impact.

“Partnering with Design Week 2025 felt like a natural fit for the V&A Waterfront’s Watershed. said Alex Kabalin, Retail Executive at the V&A Waterfront.

“Over the past decade, the Watershed has cemented its place as Cape Town’s go-to destination for vibrant craft and design. Today, it continues to serve as a curated space for both emerging and established brands, with more than 150 tenants across ceramics, art, jewellery, and more, taking African art and design to the world. This partnership celebrates Cape Town’s design story, and we’re excited to be part of the conversation and collaborative journey at this year’s Design Week. We invite all our visitors to explore how design connects us — inspiring new ways of thinking about our spaces, our communities, and our shared future,” Kabalin added.

“Design Week South Africa is a movement that celebrates how creativity can transform societies and build resilience,” said Design Week South Africa founder Margot Molyneux. “We’re excited to partner with the V&A Waterfront to showcase the talent and ideas that make Cape Town one of the world’s most vibrant creative cities.”

Accessible Art Walk

Join Winston Fani, the first blind tour guide in Africa, as he introduces you to nine art installations across the V&A Waterfront, offering a unique, sensory experience that celebrates accessibility and art for all.

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Craft & Conversation Corner

Be part of a cosy crochet session at Watershed, where you can learn or teach amongst a caring-and-sharing community of crafters.

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Panel Discussions

Hear from designers who have walked the walk when it comes to the business of design and designing with community in mind, including Emma Strydom, Fuata Moyo, Zizipho Poswa, Brian Mtongana (Woolworths) and more. Gain practical insights and inspiration to fuel your creative ideas.

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MADE Creative Workshop

Attend a painting workshop led by wildlife artist Suzanne Elizabeth, and discover the intricacies of painting a zebra eye in 20 x 20cm format. Open to everyone, from beginners to pros.

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Guided Photography Tour

Get a peek into hidden photo spots around the Waterfront, as Urban Aperture Walks takes you on a fun, treasure-hunt-style photography experience.

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