One of the lasting legacies of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ is the upgraded and redesigned Cape Town airport. The new airport buildings are a clear indication of how effective design can impact all of our lives, and are an example of the kind of innovative thinking that will be highlighted as Cape Town bids to become the World Design Capital 2014.
The Cape Town Design Network (CTDN), a forum for designers in the city, has invited Rod Stevens of Blueprint Architects who designed the new Cape Town Airport to speak at its July meeting. Also speaking will be Roger Van Wyk and Lerato Berang (Educentric cc), the curators/project managers of the public art work installed at the new IRT stations around the city.
Nominations are being sought for an interim committee of the network to properly formulate the CTDN forum and to determine its future work. Individuals are welcome to nominate themselves. Nominations are open to more than one person per organisation. Both younger and more experienced (busy) designers are needed as both energies are needed to drive the network at this early stage. If you are interested in being on this committee, email caroline[at]capetownpartnership.co.za
The July Forum will be held at The Cape Creative Exhibition, 37 Main Road Greenpoint on July 8 at 17h30 – 19h30. There is no charge for attendance, and a cash bar will be available.
RSVP: bronwyn[at]capetownpartnership.co.za
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