ODA is a social enterprise & non-profit that aspires to design the biggest social innovation movement - a global society of future-makers. A CATALYST TO DESIGN A SOCIETY OF FUTURE-MAKERSThrough a hybrid festival, various projects and key partnerships ODA is a catalyst for change. Every child & citizen should have the right to develop Collaborative Creative Intelligence. A SuperPower that will enable everyone to contribute to the making of a future world we can all feel proud to… Show more ODA is a social enterprise & non-profit that aspires to design the biggest social innovation movement - a global society of future-makers. A CATALYST TO DESIGN A SOCIETY OF FUTURE-MAKERSThrough a hybrid festival, various projects and key partnerships ODA is a catalyst for change. Every child & citizen should have the right to develop Collaborative Creative Intelligence. A SuperPower that will enable everyone to contribute to the making of a future world we can all feel proud to live, work and play in. LET’S DESIGN THE FUTURE TOGETHERToday we have the most crucial design brief to execute in the history of mankind. To design a thriving future for people and the planet. As a collective, we are ALL responsible for designing the state of this world. Appropriate future skills will enable us to think systemically and act collectively to ignite change on a momentous scale.EFFECT SYSTEMIC CHANGEODA showcases Afrikan & Global change-makers who apply creative intelligence to design thriving communities, flourishing environments, and regenerative economies. Our mindfully crafted experiences democratize knowledge-sharing and collaboration between people from all walks of life. We challenge current mindsets and behaviour, and aspire to inspire sustainable solutions that create conditions conducive to life. WHY AFRIKA WITH A “K” 2000 indigenous Afrikan languages write Afrika with a “K”. We see Africa with a “C” as an external worldview of Afrika. Afrika with a “K” is Afrikans taking ownership of our future. It is an inward-looking out perspective of our continent.OUR COMPASSUnderpinned by our Afrikan humanist philosophy of UBUNTU (“I am because you are” & “I participate therefore I am”) our community-driven focus calls for social cohesion, and reciprocal relationships. We instill pride in being Afrikan, ignite new aspirations for thriving futures & stimulate the design of well-being, for change & design for life. JOIN FORCES. Let's realize this future together! Show less

In collaboration with NGO, The Initiative for Community Advancement, Open Design Afrika owns and manages MyMachine South Africa which long-term aims to impact the skills development of millions of children across SA. This project is part of MyMachine Global Foundation, which operates in 47 countries around the world. To date, the project ignited 16 000 new ideas designed by children, reached and impacted 17 000 children and educators, and students from higher education spend already… Show more In collaboration with NGO, The Initiative for Community Advancement, Open Design Afrika owns and manages MyMachine South Africa which long-term aims to impact the skills development of millions of children across SA. This project is part of MyMachine Global Foundation, which operates in 47 countries around the world. To date, the project ignited 16 000 new ideas designed by children, reached and impacted 17 000 children and educators, and students from higher education spend already more than 900 000 hours on developing and producing children’s ‘Dream Machines’. This unique and multi-award-winning methodology builds creative confidence in students in primary, secondary, & higher education so that they can become change-makers in their own lives, their communities, and the world at large. Through MyMachine they learn that their ideas matter, that they can make a difference and how to bring their ideas to life. “Wherever life takes you, it all starts with having the creative confidence that your ideas matter, and can make a difference”, Piet Grymonprez, co-founder MyMachine“Love this concept - giving youngsters a way to work together and bring their dreams to life.”, Sir Richard Branson “We need inspirational, practical examples of the vitality of creativity, the dynamics of collaboration, & the power of possibility. That’s exactly what you’ll find in this inspiring account of the work of MyMachine.“, Sir Ken Robinson"By engaging children’s imaginations and encouraging all members of the education community to share in their innocence, curiosity, and capacity to dream, MyMachine inspires a love of learning that will serve participants for life.”, Hank Nourse, The New York Academy of Sciences"Spreading innovations such as MyMachine across borders can be a game-changer for education, worldwide”, Saku Tuominen, Founder, Creative Director HundrED Show less

Open Design Afrika is a partner of the Oribi project, Girls in Business which was piloted in 2022. The program aims to unlock inclusive economies with young girls and their allies, bridging gender equality and social innovation through challenge-based design. The ORIBI Girls in Business program inspires young girls to become womXn innovators who will lead and change the world. It is an annual social innovation program providing awareness and social venture-building skills for 200+ young… Show more Open Design Afrika is a partner of the Oribi project, Girls in Business which was piloted in 2022. The program aims to unlock inclusive economies with young girls and their allies, bridging gender equality and social innovation through challenge-based design. The ORIBI Girls in Business program inspires young girls to become womXn innovators who will lead and change the world. It is an annual social innovation program providing awareness and social venture-building skills for 200+ young girls in Township High School.Youth of South Africa still accounts for 59% of the unemployed population. Moreover, young women and girls continue to be marginalized in the South African economy and are at risk of increasing women-based violence. The program uses social innovation and social enterprise development to unlock new career pathways for young girls and unlock their independence, agency, and help them to develop entrepreneurial mindsets for positive social-ecological value. I offer a master class on developing Creative Intelligence, that includes simple methods to understand their own value and power as change-makers and how to understand and develop their value proposition as social entrepreneurs. I also support and advise the project team regarding content development, strategy, and mentorship and participate as a judge at the pitching session where these young entrepreneurs pitch their final business ideas. Show less

Wetopia is the idea that we are all change-makers and make thriving cities together. Creating "us" through new alliances between people who don't usually meet, working with the potential of the place we share.ROLE: Project Manager, facilitator, community liaison

The first West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show was launched in October 2022The main goals are to leverage the event for social and economic development in the West Coast Region and to put the West Coast on the map as a tourist destination. This event is also a key vehicle to take aviation to the people especially the youth through our development programme. I play multiple roles in this new endeavor: write sponsorship proposals and press releases, negotiate with partners and sponsors… Show more The first West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show was launched in October 2022The main goals are to leverage the event for social and economic development in the West Coast Region and to put the West Coast on the map as a tourist destination. This event is also a key vehicle to take aviation to the people especially the youth through our development programme. I play multiple roles in this new endeavor: write sponsorship proposals and press releases, negotiate with partners and sponsors, liaise between key role players and the event organizer, hold sponsor and partner relations, develop content for social media and manage the traditional marketing efforts for this event. I am also part of the event management team on the day. Show less

As South Africa became the first country in the world to introduce a design curriculum and design as an independent subject choice at secondary school level, this series of Design textbooks and support manuals for educators were the first of its kind.

Sponsored by the University of Stellenbosch, the Velddrif Entrepreneurs `programme launched in February 2022 and includes two cycles per year for small-scale entrepreneurs selected from the Noordhoek community in Velddrif. The 4-month programme offers a selection of local entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in activities aimed at developing their entrepreneurial skills through practical and hands-on experiences. The programme address the development of skills in administration… Show more Sponsored by the University of Stellenbosch, the Velddrif Entrepreneurs `programme launched in February 2022 and includes two cycles per year for small-scale entrepreneurs selected from the Noordhoek community in Velddrif. The 4-month programme offers a selection of local entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in activities aimed at developing their entrepreneurial skills through practical and hands-on experiences. The programme address the development of skills in administration, finances, self-awareness and motivation, effective communication, understanding of their business environment, basics of starting a business, writing a business plan, SWOT analysis, unique business points and competitor analysis, budgeting, financial/cash flow management, accounting, sale & marketing, how to identify business opportunities, IT and innovation, development of Creative Intelligence and future-making skills, insight into their unique value proposition, Dragons Den pitch and more. I offer the masterclass on developing Creative Intelligence and future-making skills that includes an activity that assists entrepreneurs to analyse their offerings, developing their value proposition and a purpose-driven business. Show less

Rock City Foundation is proud to be associated with this stunning project and will drive the role-out of PingOut SA. PingOut SA, Cape TownAlso referred to as street or outdoor ping-pong, PingOut is way more than just ping-pong! The PingOut project has its origin in Copenhagen, Denmark and is based on the idea of bringing social togetherness, physical activity, design and art into the public space.Vision for PingOut SATo impact on the people in South Africa and the rest… Show more Rock City Foundation is proud to be associated with this stunning project and will drive the role-out of PingOut SA. PingOut SA, Cape TownAlso referred to as street or outdoor ping-pong, PingOut is way more than just ping-pong! The PingOut project has its origin in Copenhagen, Denmark and is based on the idea of bringing social togetherness, physical activity, design and art into the public space.Vision for PingOut SATo impact on the people in South Africa and the rest of Africa and bring about change and transformation across borders while having fun!To join forces with companies / partners that want to make a difference and help us develop greater social cohesion, community and nation building through public engagement, activities and loads of fun. Fast PingOut facts• PingOut was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark by passionate table tennis players• Anders Find, a photojournalist from Copenhagen was the original mind behind the PingOut project• Troels Øder Hansen, a furniture designer from Copenhagen, is the designer behind the original PingOut table• PingOut is a public installation that is meant to socially engage the public and connect people that will usually never connect while having fun. • PingOut adds value to public spaces• This public installation is also there for street and graffiti artists to take ownership of and continue to use as their canvas.• PingOut is the street artists' ever changing outdoor gallery.• Its a destination and a safe place where friends meet• PingOut gives an extra dimension to outdoor street life• Ping-pong is a fun activity and an easy sport to participate in by many.• Working in close collaboration with PingOut Denmark, PingOut SA is a Rock City Foundation brand and the sister-brand of the original PingOut project• Uthando (LOVE) South Africa is the first partner of PingOut SA Show less

Rock City Foundation (RCF)
Founded in 2012, Rock City Foundation is a Cape Town based creative consultancy. We integrate design thinking and the application and practice of sustainable design methodologies to develop a high-quality outcome that will improve the life standards and environments of others. We believe in doing a needs audit and analysis, thorough investigation, a solid designed process that can contextualise the real social and environmental context, to inform a well structured… Show more Rock City Foundation (RCF)
Founded in 2012, Rock City Foundation is a Cape Town based creative consultancy. We integrate design thinking and the application and practice of sustainable design methodologies to develop a high-quality outcome that will improve the life standards and environments of others. We believe in doing a needs audit and analysis, thorough investigation, a solid designed process that can contextualise the real social and environmental context, to inform a well structured design brief. Connecting the dots by identifying the most fitting experts from a variety of fields is what we do best. And structuring and facilitating a thriving environment so that great tangible solutions and concepts can be achieved is what we believe in the most. 

RCF specialises in social upliftment through using and integrating design thinking and education as the primary tools that can be applied across a variety of industries for economic empowerment, social and environmental sustainability – taking care of the triple bottom line. Rock City Foundation is a proud partner of the Open Design Afrika Festival since its inception in 2013. Show less

Design Education Forum Southern Africa

The Loeries first launched the Creative Future Scholarship initiative in 2008. This valuable initiative enables talented learners from a disadvantaged background, to study brand communication at top tertiary institutions. Only grade 12 learners are eligible to apply.The Creative Future Scholarship covers just about everything – fees, study materials, accommodation and living expenses – at an accredited university or college. Plus it offersmentorship and employment in the… Show more The Loeries first launched the Creative Future Scholarship initiative in 2008. This valuable initiative enables talented learners from a disadvantaged background, to study brand communication at top tertiary institutions. Only grade 12 learners are eligible to apply.The Creative Future Scholarship covers just about everything – fees, study materials, accommodation and living expenses – at an accredited university or college. Plus it offersmentorship and employment in the communications industry after they have completed their studies successfully. For more information please go to http://www.theloerieawards.co.za/default.aspx?link=education_creative_future Show less

Contracted to serve on the panel as an independent consultant and design education content developer

Design>Education, http://www.designmagazine.co/mag_ed.htmlpart of the Design>Magazine stable of publications - an online design magazine that aims to nurture and stimulate young minds to reach their full potential by exposing them to the current realities and developments of the design industry. Aims to develop a mouthpiece for African talent, specifically targeting the youth to develop and support their skills; showcase the cream of the crop to industry and potential… Show more Design>Education, http://www.designmagazine.co/mag_ed.htmlpart of the Design>Magazine stable of publications - an online design magazine that aims to nurture and stimulate young minds to reach their full potential by exposing them to the current realities and developments of the design industry. Aims to develop a mouthpiece for African talent, specifically targeting the youth to develop and support their skills; showcase the cream of the crop to industry and potential investors and use the publication as a platform for new talent; report on ‘behind the scenes of top productions and creations to add educational value to our youth market and future designers. Show less

This scheme distinguishes itself from other design awards through its national and multidisciplinary character and its emphasis on design entrepreneur and leadership ability in addition to creative excellence. The SABS Design Institute, promotes the benefits of good design in order to stimulate the economic and technological development of South Africa. Design schools are invited to nominate students with the potential to be future industry leaders to participate in the Design Achievers… Show more This scheme distinguishes itself from other design awards through its national and multidisciplinary character and its emphasis on design entrepreneur and leadership ability in addition to creative excellence. The SABS Design Institute, promotes the benefits of good design in order to stimulate the economic and technological development of South Africa. Design schools are invited to nominate students with the potential to be future industry leaders to participate in the Design Achievers experience. SABS believe that opportunities should be created for young designers to participate in shaping the future and proving that South Africa and the African continent have enormous creative potential. Show less

Officially launched in 2006, Suné was the initial concept and content developer of the Woolworths "Making the Difference Through Design" programme. This is a national programme that supports all educators and learners of design at a high school level. In 2007 the programme was already reaching 400 schools - a conservative average of 18 000 kids were exposed to the world of design. In 2005 a resource manual was developed and published that features more than 80 case studies of top SA designers… Show more Officially launched in 2006, Suné was the initial concept and content developer of the Woolworths "Making the Difference Through Design" programme. This is a national programme that supports all educators and learners of design at a high school level. In 2007 the programme was already reaching 400 schools - a conservative average of 18 000 kids were exposed to the world of design. In 2005 a resource manual was developed and published that features more than 80 case studies of top SA designers representing most if not all design disciplines. With more than 600 pages, this colourful manual is still a valuable resource in the design classroom. It also aims to develop pride in SA products, create local role models and give the youth a chance to learn from the best SA has to offer. In 2009 the MTDTD programme received global recognition as a finalist in the 2009 INDEX: Design to Improve Life® Awards. To read more go to: https://bit.ly/39laSq9 Show less