3. To
transform
Cape
Town
through
design,
into
a
sustainable,
produc6ve
African
city,
bridging
historic
divides
and
building
social
and
economic
inclusion
4. +
iden2fy
+
nurture
+
promote
projects
that
offer
tangible
evidence
of
how
design
can
improve
lives,
within
our
uniquely
South
African
and
African
context
6. + WDC
is
an
invita2on
for
change
+ WDC
is
a
plaDorm
for
new
collabora6ons,
new
conversa6ons,
new
connec6ons
and
new
possibili6es
–
that
will
last
long
aFer
2014
+ Understand
how
integral
design
is
in
our
everyday
lives
+
How
we
can
use
it
as
a
tool
to
support
the
changes
we
would
like
to
see
in
our
homes,
schools,
neighbourhoods,
city
and
country
+ A
dynamic
programme
of
projects,
ac2vi2es
and
events
showcasing
services,
processes,
interven2ons,
products
and
objects
9. + First call for public submissions elicited 572
submissions, resulting in 230 shortlisted projects
+ 1 – 31 July: Second call for submissions that are
design-led, game-changing, collaborative and of scale
and impact
- Gaps identified in architecture, engineering,
product design, science and technology
- 667 submissions received
- 69 submissions from outside of South Africa
- Sponsorship and partnership opportunities being
identified
+ Engagement through stakeholder sessions, public
libraries, speaker forums and social media platforms
10. DESIGN WEEK FORUM (18 Sep 2013, London Design
Festival)
The ‘go-to’ event for Design Week organisers from around the
world to meet in one place biennially to learn from each other
and take back with them, constructive tools for consideration
and potential development within their own events
NEW YEAR’S EVE OF DESIGN (31 Dec 2013)
The official launch event
DESIGN GALA (26 Feb 2014)
High-profile opportunity to recognise the contributions made
by local design industries and design professionals that are
testaments to city’s WDC designation
SIGNATURE
EVENTS
11. DESIGN POLICY CONFERENCE (November 2014)
Global platform for the high-level exchange of ideas, insights
and best practices from different countries, regions and cities
developing, launching and maintaining effective design policy.
Focus on Africa
DESIGN HOUSE EXHIBITION (November 2014)
7-Day international showcase of cities across the world.
International exhibitors are invited to present the best of their
cities, creating an opportunity for designers to share ideas,
innovation and expertise
CONVOCATION CEREMONY (November 2014)
A symbolic event highlighting the official ‘hand-over’ of the
WDC title from one city to the next
SIGNATURE
EVENTS
12.
13.
14. + Philippi Innovation Hub
+ Zamani Archeological Sites
+ Monkeybiz South Africa
+ Project Izizwe Free Wi-Fi
+ Kaya Labs
+ Stellenbosch Innovation District
+ SKA – MeerKAT Project
+ Learning Innovation Design Lab
15. + Jamshack
+ Reblocking of Mtshini Wam Informal Settlement
+ Maboneng Township Arts Experience
+ Reimagining an Icon: Naspers Building
+ Suidoosterfees
+ Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust
16. + “UP” deadstock Collaboration
+ Frame Foundry
+ Lynedoch Eco Village
+ Company’s Garden Restoration
+ FoodPods
+ Fundza Mobi Networks
+ My Dream World (health service design)
+ Oranjezicht City Farm
17. + Hidden Cape Town
+ Strand Street Quarry
+ Africandy.com
+ Design Network Africa Exhibition
+ Ceramics South Africa
+ WDC Pavilion
+ Water Cathedral
+ Hout Bay Pathway
18.
19. + WDC2014 is not a “FIFA” in terms of Arrivals
+ WDC2014 will add gravitas to existing design properties
and events in and around Cape Town
+ WDC2014 is developing a “Design Route” in
conjunction with Cape Town Tourism
+ WDC2014 will establish Cape Town as a centre of
design excellence – over time
THE
IMPACT
OF
WDC2014
ON
TOURISM
