Festival

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all for making Nairobi Design Week 2024 a resounding success.

A dive into their collections, exploring a plethora of innovative designs that are as captivating as our real-world event

Register for a masterclass training session (8AM-3PM) March 14th 2024 at Opportunity Factory

A spectacular Fashion Installation at Nairobi Design Week BY 20 local fashion designers

We aim to amplify connections and opportunities within the creative community as they showcase their designs, cultures, art, and technology.

All you need to know about Nairobi Design Week 2024 festival as a Vendor

All you need to know about Nairobi Design Week 2024 festival as a Physical exhibitor

Calling all makers who would like to sell their products at the festival market to apply and participate.

We invite content creators to register so that we can get to interact and recognise your work better.

Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. Submission Deadline is December 15th 2023

Calling physical exhibitors, digital exhibitors, and crew.

Deadline Feb 11th 2023; submissions accepted on a rolling basis.

Dedicated and passionate individuals, join our crew for Nairobi Design Week 2024.

All that happened at NDW2023 festival.

This is our second series on showcasing 50 digital artists who exhibited at Nairobi Design Week 2023

This is our first series on showcasing 50 digital artists who exhibited at Nairobi Design Week 2023 experimenting with new forms of expression and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of design.

In 2020, the number of mobile subscriptions in Kenya was 60+ million. The average lifespan of smartphones is approximately 2.5 years. with more than 50 million metric tons of e-waste is generated globally every year.

Ardhi na Mbao is paving the way for more environmentally friendly and cost-effective housing their installation was a living room that was constructed using rammed earth and mass timber as the primary materials.

An extraordinary exhibit on capturing the essence of Africa's vibrant and diverse culture, immersing viewers in a visual journey through the city's streets, people, landscapes, and wildlife across Africa.

Nairobi Design hosted flagship projects and partners that played a pivotal role in making this year's festival a resounding success as well as launching Kolakisa

The fence provided a designated space where anyone could try their hand at graffiti art, with spray cans at hand visitors explored their artistic side, breaking barriers, and leaving their mark our the fence.

Nairobi Design Week 2023 exhibitors opened conversations surrounding mental health to break down stigmas and foster a supportive environment.

Attendees had a chance to join in a drum circle that encouraged participation, connection, and creativity and was a highlight of the week.

Were you inspired to feel like a kid all over again at Nairobi Design Week 2023? Our Team wanted you to find a balance between the realism of adulting and be in tune with our inner selves

Sustainable fashion promotes a circular economy by diverting textiles from landfills, repurposing materials, and creating products that can lead to a more conscious fashion industry.

50+ physical exhibitors & 50+ digital exhibitors who applied through an open call. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase a wide range of creative projects.

The Exhibit raises awareness on harmful practices such as skin bleaching.

Push the boundaries of traditional jewellery and fashion design through technology

Tracing the Wild truly brings together nature stewards, digital artists, and the world of web3 to create a unique and interactive experience

As INBAR and KEFRI continues to increase opportunities especially to the youth, it’s up to us to play our role in working with them to improve its trade balance with countries exporting bamboo products to Kenya by purchasing and using products made in Kenya.

New Comma seeks to provide the necessary intellectual and financial support to help establish the continent's creative scene as a high-value sector.

The podcast seeks to learn and share about every country on the continent. This year we have embarked on sharing stories that may not have been heard before from lesser-known cultures, as Shifting Narratives is all about sharing these kind stories.

As part of their efforts to promote design-driven entrepreneurship, Niloufar Gharavi in this video delves into the details of this exciting project and highlight its potential impact on the creative industry.

Nairobi Design Week 2023 inspired conscious choices by highlighting the value of reusing and repurposing. By choosing upcycled or recycled products, created by creatives such as Africa Collect Textile, JJ Matatu, Moko Maya, Greenthing Kenya among others, we can support sustainable practices and reduce waste. This will inspiring others to do the same and create a positive ripple effect that will benefits the planet and our communities.

The film premiered at Nairobi Design Week 2023, held in March, and it showcases different elements for everyone who made it. "The Big Sad Nairobi" is a touching and heartwarming short film that will make you feel connected to the world around you.

The cosplay exhibit at NDW2023 had simple props made from readily available materials, and attendees were able to engage with Jess on how to plug into the thriving community of cosplayers in Kenya.

The initiative focuses on ecological issues and rebuilding inner-city areas to create a more sustainable city for the community. The team is dedicated to developing imaginative solutions that improve the environment, promote biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life for those living in informal settlements.

Kibera Fashion Week Showcases the beauty of Kibera, challenges exploitative global supply chains and changes the discourse around fashion from the perspective of the global south

#ItsWhatWeMakeIt #NairobiDesignWeek2023

Harnessing data on lions, data-driven art project ‘Tracing the Wild’ expresses the complexity of the predator ecosystem in Kenya’s Maasai Mara region

Opportunities for festival crew, physical exhibitors and digital exhibitors.

Tracing The Wild will be experienced during Nairobi Design Week 2023 in March.