OPEN CALLS Nairobi Design Week 2025

Next festival 8th-16th March 2025

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Karibu Nairobi Design Week 2025!

The 10th edition of NDW festival will be taking place in March 8th to 16th March 2025 under the theme ‘We Are The Ancestors"

This theme encourages us to think about the legacy we are creating and the impact we have on future generations. It is a call to action for all designers, creatives, and artists, to contribute to a narrative that transcends time. By acknowledging our place in this continuum, we are urged to create responsibly and sustainably, ensuring that our work today becomes a source of inspiration and foundation for the future.

About Nairobi Design Week

Since 2015, Nairobi Design Week has been a cornerstone of the design calendar, attracting thousands of visitors annually. Our vibrant community has helped establish Nairobi as a global design city, where we continue to showcase exceptional and unconventional design experiences.

The NDW 2024 edition attracted:

400+ Participants

4500+ Attendees

400,000**+ Online reach**

Throughout the year, we embrace diverse design methodologies, culminating in our annual celebration that honors the past, present, and future of design.

To participate in NDW 2025, check out the following open calls:

Apply as PHYSICAL EXHIBITOR

Apply as DIGITAL EXHIBITOR

Apply as CREW

Apply as a FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDOR

Register as a CONTENT CREATOR

For any inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

We are a board member of World Design Weeks (WDW), a global organization representing 40+ design festivals worldwide, ensuring Nairobi remains an integral part of the creative economies and cultural calendars of cities across the globe. We aim to amplify connections and opportunities within the creative community as they showcase their designs, cultures, art, and technology.