In 2012 the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) collaborated with us and other key role-players to develop a Design Strategy to unlock innovation in the province. We have been tasked with driving the implementation of the strategy with a wide range of stakeholders.

A first for South Africa, the Western Cape Design Strategy broadly aims to achieve four things:

Design-ready Businesses
To ensure sectors of the economy and civil society integrate design into their business and organisational practices to unlock innovation, competitiveness and progress

 

Business-ready Design Practitioners
To establish an enabling environment that supports a thriving design ecosystem and a competitive design industry

 

Design in the Public Sector
To ensure the transformation of a public sector into one that embraces design and design-thinking methodology in policy formation and practical implementation across all spheres and tiers of government

 

Involved Citizens
To create public awareness and appreciation as to the value of design in every aspect of our lives, in particular towards socio-economic upliftment and a better quality of life for all.

The CDI has been mandated to play a central role in the coordination and facilitation of the strategy, and to implement 
various projects coming out of it. One
 of these projects is to foster the growth of design competencies and skills in the sector. Another is the Better Living Challenge, a competition to gather and showcase innovative, affordable and green home improvement solutions for low-income living.

 

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Western Cape Design Strategy PDF (357.91 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015/01/12
Download a summary of the Western Cape Design Strategy here – the vision for the Western Cape to use design in all its applications, to ‘do better and more efficient business’ and create an inclusive economy.
Careers in Design PDF (1.62 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015/01/12
Designers shape the world around us – buildings, clothes, cars, products and packaging. If you’re considering a career in Design this brochure has lots of helpful information.
Design Policy Conference Report PDF (3.86 MB)		Administration	2015/04/20
A+ TOR final for evaluation proposals - May 2016 PDF (157.87 KB)		Administration	2016/06/03
Design Support - Careers Printable Poster PDF (365 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2016/08/05
There are many exciting careers in the broad field of design. The aim of this poster is to give you information on design related career options to help you think about an area that appeals to your interests and strengths. Use the directory to find art and design centres you can attend while you are at school, and tertiary colleges and universities to apply toafter matric.
Architect.jpg JPG (1.87 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Art Director.jpg JPG (2.42 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Civil Engineer.jpg JPG (2.41 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Designer Maker.jpg JPG (2.19 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Fashion Design.jpg JPG (2.49 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Fashion Designer.jpg JPG (2.48 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Furniture Designer.jpg JPG (2.3 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Gaming Designer.jpg JPG (2.51 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Graphic Designer.jpg JPG (2.74 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Industrial Designer.jpg JPG (2.08 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Mechanical Engineer.jpg JPG (2.77 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Service Designer.jpg JPG (2.15 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Systems Designer.jpg JPG (2.33 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Textile Designer.jpg JPG (2.2 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Urban Designer.jpg JPG (2.24 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
Web Designer.jpg JPG (1.97 MB)		Administration	2016/08/05
BLC 2 - Needs Analysis - June 2017 PDF (5.09 MB)		Administration	2017/06/27