Are you ready to showcase your work at Nairobi Design Week? This is your chance to be part of a vibrant festival and present your physical products, artifacts, and experiences to a wide audience.
Whether it's furniture, recycled products, innovative design solutions, or even experimental fashion, this is the space for you to reach new audiences.
_Individuals, Collectives, Corporates, SME’s, NGO’s, Non-Profits, Funding Institutions, Cultural institutions, Schools etc. _are welcome to apply, if you don’t feel included in the list, apply anyway and tell us who we missed!
While we focus on promoting Kenyan creatives, we encourage submissions from Africa and all over the world.
Some examples may include: Furniture pieces, 3D models, physical installations, recycled & upcycled products, alternative use(s) of design products, experimental fashion pieces, cosplay pieces, machinery & equipment, sustainable building materials, innovative design solutions.
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will be notified on a rolling basis, from August 2024.
OPEN DAY: October 17th, 2024 , Join us for an information session from 11am to 1pm to gain invaluable insights into the event. Learn about the site, our audience, and exhibition process.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: November 11th, 2024
We encourage early submissions from applicants, to create room for further discussions about your proposed projects.
FESTIVAL/EXHIBITION LAUNCH:
The Festival will take place from 9am-4pm on Saturday March 8th till Sunday March 16th 2025.
SITE VISIT:
Successful applicants shall be invited to attend a recce. Scheduled dates will be communicated ahead of the festival.
INSTALLATION:
Large exhibits and installations are required to be installed by 3pm on Thursday 27th February 2025, in order to give smaller exhibits time to set up by 3pm on Monday 3rd March 2025.
DE-INSTALLATION: Pack up by 3pm on Tuesday, March 18th 2025.
If selected, you will be expected to coordinate all planning and logistics to deliver and de-install your work at the festival location.
All Exhibitors Receive…
Large Exhibitors will also…
There are four categories you can choose to participate as: small, medium, large and extended installation exhibitors.
For the 9 days of the festival:
Standard
1*1m spaces and below starting from KES 20,000
Medium
2*2m spaces starting from KES 45,000
3*3m spaces starting from KES 90,000
Large
4*4m spaces starting from KES 120,000
Pavilion
5*5m spaces starting from KES 250,000
Custom sizes
Some spaces may offer irregular sizes and will be allocated in cooperation with the Nairobi Design curatorial team. Pricing will thus be based on the agreed size required per exhibit.
Successful Exhibitors will be required to pay the 50% deposit of the cost of their category by 30th November 2024. Payment details will be provided. Payment can be made by card and mpesa. For international exhibitors, bank transfer and paypal will also be accepted.
EXHIBITOR’S TEAM
We recommend that exhibitors engage the skills of experienced professionals within their areas of expertise. Nairobi Design may direct you to recommended suppliers and personnel where possible.
We support marginalized communities and those in the creative space by offering a limited number of sponsored spaces. Please indicate in your application if you’d like to be considered and why you think you are eligible for this. Please note only those most in need will be considered. Your work will still be curated to the same standards as the paying exhibitors. selected sponsored exhibitors only pay an administration fee.
Remember, your exhibit is more than just a display—it’s an experience for visitors. How will they feel after interacting with your work?
All exhibitors are welcome to sell their products during the festival. Make sure your space is well-organized and always complete, even when unattended.
P.s this information is also available on the application form.
For any inquiries, you can email us on festival@nairobidesignweek.com.
