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Tuesday, 07 October 2025 16 visionary entrepreneurs on the UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab take next steps » It’s been a busy few months for the participants on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives La...
Friday, 03 October 2025 Small businesses, big wins: CDI-Jobs Fund SCALE programme boosts job creation » The Craft and Design Institute’s (CDI) first-ever SCALE (Supporting Creatives + Accelerating Local Enterprises) programme...
Friday, 05 September 2025 Calling young innovators: Support and funding available for Joburg and Cape Town entrepreneurs » Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and...
Sunday, 10 August 2025 CDI supports 30 businesses from across the country through national stand at Decorex Cape Town » It was all smiles for 30 local businesses from across the country at Decorex Cape Town last month thanks to the CDI in par...
Sunday, 10 August 2025 CDI launches Traditions of Tomorrow programme focused on heritage inspired design » The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) is proud to announce the launch of Traditions of Tomorrow , a new programme designed...
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 CDI celebrates first Cape Town graduation on our Orange Corners Designs programme » Sixteen dynamic local entrepreneurs marked a significant milestone in July, as they graduated from our Orange Corners Desi...
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 16 visionary entrepreneurs selected for the UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab » The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) is proud to announce that 16 exceptional entrepreneurs have officially joined the Uni...
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 CDI announces first cohort of groundbreaking OCIF GROW programme » The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) is proud to announce the selection of the first group of dynamic young entrepreneurs...
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 Orange Corners Designs welcomes new cohort in Cape Town » Nineteen visionary entrepreneurs have been selected to form Cohort 2 of the Orange Corners Designs (OCD) programme in Cape...
Wednesday, 04 June 2025 #cocreate Circular Design Challenge winners take next steps » From eco-sanitation systems at festivals to youth education in sustainability, the South African entrepreneurs who came ou...
Wednesday, 04 June 2025 Johannesburg graduate joins prestigious global Orange Corners Alumni Accelerator » The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) is proud to announce that Phindile Kotane and her business PeachyPlum , a standout g...
Monday, 02 June 2025 24 South African brands ready to wow at Decorex Cape Town » ...
Monday, 02 June 2025 Orange Corners Designs graduation: read Sfiso Mthethwa's inspiring speech » The first Johannesburg cohort of the Orange Corners Designs programme has officially graduated, marking a major milestone...
Friday, 30 May 2025 First Johannesburg cohort graduates from Orange Corners Designs programme » The first Johannesburg cohort of the Orange Corners Designs programme has officially graduated, marking a major milestone...
Thursday, 08 May 2025 CDI assists in showcasing Jo'burg’s creative excellence at SARCDA 2025 » The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), proudly provided a platform for loca...
Friday, 25 April 2025 Please note: CDI office is closed from 28 April - 02 May » Due to the public holidays next week, the CDI office will be closed from 28 April - 02 May.
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab launches to power innovation in SA cultural and creative industries » The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has teamed up with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI) to launch the timb...
Friday, 28 March 2025 Beautiful products from across the Western Cape to feature at Kuier@TheCastle » The CDI recently shared news of a fab Market Readiness Project which has nurtured talented craft producers from Worceste...
Thursday, 27 March 2025 CDI deepens engagement with Joburg’s craft and design sector » The CDI has taken another step this month to deepen its engagement with the Johannesburg craft and design sector. Our Mark...
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 The official Mzansi Craft Council launches with an ambitious plan to co-ordinate and lobby support » A newly established not-for-profit organisation – the Mzansi Craft Council – has its roots in a national Craft Strategy de...
Sunday, 09 March 2025 CDI project supports entrepreneurs in Western Cape regions » The CDI is delighted to share the exciting progress made to support talented craft producers in the Western Cape region, m...
Friday, 07 March 2025 Orange Corners Designs programme welcomes 2025 Jo'burg cohort » The Orange Corners Designs programme has welcomed its second cohort of Johannesburg entrepreneurs! Comprising 20 dynamic...
Friday, 07 March 2025 Let’s Kuier@TheCastle - Sat, 29 March 2025! » Chill with us at Kuier@TheCastle on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00, and expe...
Friday, 07 March 2025 Applications open: Orange Corners Innovation Fund 2025 » Innovation is the heartbeat of progress, and young South African entrepreneurs now have a groundbreaking opportunity to ta...
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 Kuier@TheCastle this February: The month of love meets the love of local! » Celebrate local crea...
Thursday, 23 January 2025 Cape Town: applications open for the Orange Corners Designs programme 2025 » Unlock business growth, innovation and funding opportunities of up to R1million. Young e...
Thursday, 19 December 2024 Orange Corners Designs supports innovation and business growth » The Orange Corners Designs programme, an initiative of the CDI that is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the...
Thursday, 19 December 2024 CDI takes South African design to the world » The second half of 2024 saw the CDI take South African design to a global audience of trade buyers and consumers through p...
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 Watch: Market Intelligence event with Invest Cape Town shares key expert market insights » Our Market Intelligence Event held on 21 November 2024 at the Invest Cape Town Centre in City Hall was a resounding succes...
Sunday, 27 October 2024 Castle of Good Hope plays host to Cape Town CBD’s biggest gift market » If you’re searching for last-minute gifting inspiration or a memorable family day out, then look no further than the next...
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 Celebrate Spring at Kuier@TheCastle on 26 October » Get ready for a vibrant Spring celebration at Kuier@TheCastle on Saturday, 26 October 2024...
Monday, 14 October 2024 Call for Applications: Orange Corners Designs programme - Johannesburg Cohort, 2025 » Call for Applications: Orange Corners Designs programme...
Friday, 11 October 2024 New Market Readiness Project for Worcester, Hermanus, and Swellendam » Expand your market reach with CDI’s new Market Readiness Project...
Friday, 20 September 2024 #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 awards R60,000 to Cape’s next sustainability innovators » Four winners of the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 have been awarded R15,000 each for their groundbreakin...
Monday, 16 September 2024 Join a celebration of culture and heritage at Kuier@TheCastle on 28 September » In celebration of Heritage and Tourism Month, a special edition of Kuier@TheCastle – Cape Town CBD’s biggest monthly famil...
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