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NEXT19 by ‘Development by Design’ showcases South African companies ready for export
After a successful first exhibition, NEXT is returning to Cape Town, and will feature 40 leading South African designer manufacturers. The new product ranges of small furniture, lighting, home textiles, and fashion and home accessories at the NEXT19 Trade Exhibition represent the best of South African craft and design, ready to be ordered by international importers, retailers and decorators.
‘Development by Design’ is showcasing the results of their various export readiness programmes, in which over 50 small and medium businesses have participated, with some having exhibited at European trade shows, whilst others are young designers eager to take their first steps in exporting. All of the exhibitors will show a product range targeted at international markets, and will have prepared a trade offer with wholesale prices.
For international visitors, the exhibition is a unique opportunity to meet new suppliers and designers from South Africa. Besides visiting the exhibition, there is also the option to visit the designers in their showrooms and workshops throughout the city. The annual Design Indaba event, with a conference on social design and an exhibition of Emerging Creatives, is taking place in the same week.
The ´Development by Design´ project enables small and medium businesses in South Africa to develop, grow and sustainably enter new markets. The project is an initiative of The Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI), and their local partner, the Craft and Design Institute (CDI).
The NEXT19 Trade Exhibition will take place in Cape Town from February 28 – March 3, 2019 in the Scheryn Pavilion at the V & A Waterfront, located between the Two Oceans Aquarium/The Watershed and the Silo District.
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