A fresh year, a fresh look

We’re thrilled to introduce our striking new-look promotional campaign for 2019, produced and styled by none other than 100% Design South Africa Creative Director, Cathy O’Clery. The 2019 campaign proudly showcases dynamic site-specific installations and artworks by our inaugural Feature Artist of the Year, r1. which have been placed alongside a selection of designs by exhibitors at the show.

The new Blaque

100% Design South Africa 2019 is excited to announce that it has broadened its existing media relationships by entering into a new partnership with sophisticated urban publication Blaque Life Quarterly. Known as the South African gentleman's guide to modern living, Blaque is published quarterly in print and is updated daily online. Look out for the magazine’s upcoming features on the show.

It's Official

As per previous years, 100% Design South Africa is once again proud to feature the curated display 100% Work. Situated at the heart of the workspace zone at the show, which features the country’s leading workspace brands, 100% Work is a showstopper that introduces new trends and directional thinking in office design. For 2019, Brent Weldon of Inova Contracts, which has offices in the UK and South Africa, will helm the 100% Work exhibition. Inova Contracts represents top-tier international brands such as Knoll, Kartell, Poltrona Frau, Vitra, Zanotta, Cassina, Artemide, Arper, Flos, Hay, Foscarini and the illustrious list goes on…

Working it

The workspace zone at 100% Design South Africa constitutes the top trade event for office design in Africa. As testament to its standing in the industry, 100% Design South Africa Creative Director Laurence Brick has been asked to form part of the judging panel for the international Living Office Competition run by Herman Miller’s Middle East presence. We’ll shortly be sharing these global insights on 100% Design South Africa’s social media channels.

Secure your place at the show!

A highly curated annual trade exhibition, 100% Design South Africa 2019 will take place from 7-11 August 2019 at Gallagher Convention Centre and will bring together top designers from across the country and the continent. Each year sees thousands of industry leaders attend Africa’s premier showcase, including architects, interior designers, hospitality experts and procurement companies. To showcase your brand at 100% Design South Africa 2019, apply to exhibit via our website. In the meantime, here’s a quick glimpse at two our latest exhibitor sign-ups:

2019 Exhibitor – Mia Mélange

We are pleased to welcome returning exhibitor Mia Mélange to the 2019 show. A homegrown triumph, Mia Mélange products are handcrafted in Stellenbosch from locally sourced 100% cotton rope. The cotton is grown in South Africa by farmers who are members of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the yarns are spun in South African mills, and the rope is braided locally in Cape Town. The company advocates quality over quantity and strives to create employment opportunities for women from the surrounding community. Look forward to a contemporary range of homeware, baskets, bowls, bags, and more.

Cottoning on! 

We are proud to announce that artisanal home accessories brand Cotton Tree has signed up for 100% Design South Africa 2019. This bespoke business creates beautiful handcrafted cushions that are all about authenticity, simplicity, quality and texture, texture, texture! Made in South Africa, Cotton Tree cushions are handknitted and embroidered with a variety of graphic patterns that give them their signature look.