African design Archives

Decorex Cape Town: What to expect

By Staff Writer

Decorex Cape Town 2026 is one of the most anticipated design events on the African calendar. Over four days, this premier decor and design platform will bring together hundreds of brands, thousands of ideas, and countless opportunities to explore the future of African design. Hosted at the CTICC from 25-28 June 2026, the event is...

22 Sep 2021

Embracing African Cultural Design Through Architecture

By Staff Writer

Bentel Associates International has designed projects in various countries throughout the African continent, including: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Zambia, Mauritius, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The melting pot of various cultures that our continent is made up of, has been embraced in some of our designs by promoting a...

23 Sep 2019

Heritage Celebrations Begin at aha Lesedi

By Staff Writer

Heritage Day is coming up on Tuesday, 24 September – an annual reminder of who we are as a nation and where we come from culturally. aha Lesedi celebrates our African heritage all year round, and a visit to this beautiful hamlet in the historical Cradle of Humankind is a unique social and cultural encounter...

27 Aug 2019

Hello Grafica; Tell Me, How Are You Doing?

By Staff Writer

Earlier this year, Leading Architecture & Design was invited to the opening of the new Belgotex Showroom in Umhlanga, Durban, where Belgotex CEO Edward Colle used the occasion to reveal the brand’s latest commercial flooring range.

15 Aug 2019

Top African Design Trends 2019

By Staff Writer

Top African Design Trends at the 2019 Decorex Joburg exhibition. See the highlights and innovations to Design for Africa.

06 May 2019

Introducing Woodbender’s Kariba Chair

By Staff Writer

In their continuous pursuit of delivering excellence and innovation in each of their products, Woodbender is proud to present their latest offering, the Kariba.

26 Feb 2019

Ikea Launches Överallt Collection During Design Indaba Festival

By Staff Writer

Two years ago, IKEA teamed up with a group of designers, architects, artists and creatives from five African countries to collaborate around modern urban rituals and the importance they play in the home. The result is the limited-edition collection ÖVERALLT, which was launched on 27 February 2019 at the place where it all started –...

13 Nov 2018

African style and homegrown comforts influence the Decorex SA 2019 theme

By Staff Writer

Drawing on its position as Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex SA has unveiled the 2019 show theme that will inspire and unite visitors, designers and industry leaders – ‘Designing for Africa – feels like home’. “One of the many elements that set Decorex SA apart is the exhibition theme which has been...

17 Nov 2016

New Name And New Home For Southern Guild

By Staff Writer

The Guild Group, with a mission to revolutionise African design in the global marketplace, has a new website at www.theguildgroup.co.za, communicating the particulars of the various dynamic companies and projects falling under its brand umbrella.