Cape Town Design, NPC Alayne Reesberg, CEO

To  transform  Cape  Town  through  design,  into  a  sustainable,  produc6ve  African  city,  bridging  historic  divides  and  building  social  and  economic  inclusion    

+  iden2fy  +  nurture    +  promote    projects  that  offer  tangible  evidence  of  how  design  can  improve  lives,  within  our  uniquely  South  African  and  African  context  

2014 PROGRAMME

+  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  

2014 Cape Town

2008 Turin

2010 Seoul

2012 Helsinki

+  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

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

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

+  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

+  Jamshack +  Reblocking of Mtshini Wam Informal Settlement +  Maboneng Township Arts Experience +  Reimagining an Icon: Naspers Building +  Suidoosterfees +  Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust

+  “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

+  Hidden Cape Town +  Strand Street Quarry +  Africandy.com +  Design Network Africa Exhibition +  Ceramics South Africa +  WDC Pavilion +  Water Cathedral +  Hout Bay Pathway

+  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  

 Your  ques)ons?  

alayne@wdccapetown2014.com

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