A dedicated design floor at the Sandton Convention Centre showcases Africa’s leading designers, emerging talent and inspiring interiors
Africa’s most influential design showcase is back. 100% Design Africa returns to Decorex Joburg 2026 from 30 July to 2 August, taking over an entire floor at the Sandton Convention Centre with an immersive celebration of contemporary African design, décor, furniture, lighting and interiors.
As one of the continent’s leading design platforms, the exhibition brings together celebrated designers, innovative brands, emerging creatives and thought leaders shaping the future of African design.
Discover the Best of African Design at Decorex Joburg 2026
For more than 20 years, 100% Design Africa has championed African creativity by introducing groundbreaking designers and showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. This year’s edition expands its offering with curated exhibitions, interactive installations, design-led restaurants, cultural experiences and industry talks.
Visitors can explore work from leading brands including Vetsak, African Jacquard, Iron Bannister and Dwela, while The Collector’s Room by Russell Kaplan Auctioneers celebrates over a century of iconic furniture, art and collectible design.
The exhibition explores how timeless design gains cultural significance, history and lasting value.
Emerging African Designers Take Centre Stage
One of the biggest highlights is the spotlight on Africa’s next generation of designers.
Visitors can discover:
- Meetlo Studios
- Klay
- The completed prototypes from the Ventures Foundation by Sanlam Private Wealth finalists
- The latest edition of 100% Fresh, showcasing innovative work from Tshwane University of Technology and Greenside Design Centre.
This year’s exhibition responds to the theme The Soft Life, exploring comfort, wellbeing and modern living through contemporary design.
Greenside Design Centre also launches Plotville, a new project celebrating Johannesburg’s emerging creative communities.
100% Local Celebrates South African Design
At the heart of the exhibition is 100% Local, an annual showcase celebrating South African furniture, lighting, ceramics and material innovation.
Featured designers include:
- Louw Roets
- Stripped Collective
- uMugqa Studio
- Woodbender
- Rialheim
The exhibition asks an important question: what defines South African design without limiting it to a single style?
Designer of the Year: LRNCE
This year’s 100% Iconic exhibition honours LRNCE, named Decorex Africa Designer of the Year 2026.
Founded in Marrakech by Laurence Leenaert and Ayoub Boualam, LRNCE is internationally recognised for handcrafted ceramics, textiles, furniture, tiles and interiors created in collaboration with Moroccan artisans.
Their colourful, handcrafted aesthetic has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary design.
The Must-Have Home Décor Pieces of 2026
The popular Ten x Ten exhibition showcases 100 standout design objects across ten categories.
Expect inspiration ranging from:
- Luxury furniture
- Designer lighting
- Decorative fabrics
- Ceramics
- Basketry
- Glassware
- Wall coverings
- Tiles
- Heritage craft
- Contemporary home accessories
The exhibition offers visitors a curated guide to this year’s most desirable home décor trends.
Lighting Design Takes the Spotlight
New for 2026 is FloodLight, an immersive installation exploring the emotional impact of lighting.
Created with spatial lighting designer One to One by Martin Döller, the exhibition features work from:
- Mash.T
- TheUrbanative
- MOS Lighting
- Joe Paine
- Dark
- Luminaire d’Afrique
The installation demonstrates how light transforms interiors through atmosphere, reflection and shadow.
Design Meets Food, Hospitality and Lifestyle
100% Design Africa also celebrates the connection between interiors, food and social spaces.
Visitors can dine at The Good Table, a beautifully designed restaurant created by Studio Botanicus, Food, I Love You, Lounge by Marble & Mauve and Wolkberg.
Nearby, The Social Library reimagines the exhibition bar with a sophisticated culinary experience inspired by French, Japanese, Taiwanese and Southeast Asian flavours.
African Design Beyond South Africa
The exhibition welcomes international collaboration with a dedicated showcase from Design Week Lagos, highlighting one of Africa’s fastest-growing creative cities.
Visitors can also view winning projects from the prestigious AIDA Awards, featuring outstanding work across architecture, interiors, fashion, lighting, product and visual design.
Future Talks Inspire the Design Industry
Design professionals can attend Future Talks, presented by Oggie, with daily keynote sessions and expert panel discussions exploring collaboration, sustainability, innovation and the future of African design.
Each session is CPD-accredited, making it an essential learning opportunity for architects, interior designers, decorators and creatives.
Why Visit 100% Design Africa at Decorex Joburg?
More than an exhibition, 100% Design Africa is an immersive experience where visitors can discover inspiring interiors, shop handcrafted pieces, meet talented designers, explore future trends and experience the creativity transforming African design.
From furniture and lighting to ceramics, architecture and lifestyle, it offers one of the most comprehensive celebrations of contemporary African design on the continent.
Event Details
100% Design Africa at Decorex Joburg 2026
Dates: 30 July – 2 August 2026
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm daily
- Adults (Online): R160
- Adults (On-site): R170
- Students & Pensioners: R130
- Children (12–16): R50
- Children under 12: Free
- VIP: R450
