A celebration and reflection of our collective efforts to showcase and grow Kenya's diverse design landscape. This year we’re excited to celebrate a decade of creativity under the theme “We Are The Ancestors”

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The theme ‘We Are The Ancestors’ for our 10th edition is both a tribute to our past and a call to action for the future.

Groundbreaking exhibitions, thought-provoking talks, and a celebration of the diverse creative talents that make Kenya a beacon of innovation.

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Sunday 9th-16th March 2025 🎉

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When the Nairobi Design Week (festival) started in 2015, the word that fueled our vision was “Community.” Ten years later, that word remains at the core of everything we do. As we celebrate a decade of creativity next year, our belief in design as a powerful tool has only strengthened, deepening our commitment to showcasing innovation and the incredible people behind it.

This year we’re excited to celebrate a decade of creativity under the theme “We Are The Ancestors” and invite creatives, individuals, collectives, corporates, SMEs, NGOs, non-profits, funding institutions, cultural institutions, and schools and beyond to apply for our open calls under the following categories:

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📅 Deadline: November 29th, 2024
📍 Location: Waterfront Mall, Karen, Nairobi

Tag us along using ; #NairobiDesignWeek2025 #10YearsOfNDW #WeAreTheAncestors

Here's a TBT of NDW2024, and a deep dive into our theme for 2025.