Fans of inspired design turned out in record numbers for design showcase 100% Design South Africa and its co-located home improvement expo Decorex Joburg 2015 this month.
More than 56,000 visitors converged on the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 6-10 August.
“Johannesburg and its surrounds has a remarkable pool of design talent and we were privileged to showcase some of its leading lights – both established names and exciting emerging talents to watch – at Decorex Joburg 2015,” said Sian Gutstadt, portfolio director of Decorex SA and 100% Design South Africa.
Organiser Thebe Reed Exhibitions revamped the layout of Decorex Joburg’s exhibition halls for the 2015 edition themed ‘Home of Great Ideas’.
IN PICTURES: Decorex Joburg 2015
The showcase of more than 800 brands and designers also offered a new trade programme, which introduced an exclusive show preview for industry and media visitors complemented by a targeted matchmaking programme.
“The size and influence of Africa’s leading décor, design and lifestyle exhibition is certainly growing every year,” Gutstadt said.
New to this year’s exhibition was a CPD-accredited conference Architecture + Interior Design Africa, which catered to interior design, architecture and building industry professionals.
Meanwhile, the second edition of 100% Design South Africa added to the excitement and was an opportunity to nurture new design talent, Gutstadt added.
The exhibition showcased the latest trends in high-end design from South Africa’s decorators and designers.
