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Call for Articles for first edition

Design Afrika: Journal of Design, Design Research and Design Education

The journal aims to facilitate interdisciplinary research and discourse around contemporary design practice, philosophy, research and education that centers perspectives from Afrika and the Global South while situating such dialogue within an international arena. Our journal is relevant to design practitioners, researchers, educators, theorists and historians invested in critical engagement with issues pertaining to the broader field of design and with furthering design and design education as a catalyst for positive social change.

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Expression of Interest - Conference 2025

Please let us know if you plan to attend the 2025 DEFSA National Conference.

Student Competition: WHAT IF DESIGN…

How can design disrupt conventional paradigms to reimagine a sustainable future that balances technological innovation, cultural stewardship, and empathetic, human-centred solutions to address the world’s pressing challenges?

Design Afrika Journal

The journal explores exciting ideas and discussions about modern design, philosophy, and education. It highlights unique perspectives from Africa and the Global South, and connects these ideas with the rest of the world. We're looking forward to submissions from local educators, presenting fresh insights and joining the conversation! Read more about the Design Africa journal here.

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2025 National Conference

DESIGN+ Disruptions, Realities, Futures
2025 Design Education Forum of Southern Africa Conference 18 -19 September

Technical support: Dianne Volek

DEFSA is the Design Education Forum of Southern Africa. We are a non-profit organisation that provides a platform for academics in the design education sector to engage in research, best practice and networking. DEFSA is not an education provider or a registration body and is therefore not required to be registered with SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority). Membership to DEFSA is attained as an institution or as an individual. Individual members are categorised as Professional Individual Members or Student Individual Members.