Cape Craft and Design Institute
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CDI) is a craft and design sector development agency with a mission to develop capable people and build responsible creative enterprises trading within local and international markets.
The CDI currently supports over 5 500 businesses and individuals in the South African craft and design sector. The small businesses supported by the CDI range from start-ups to exporting enterprises and are based all over South Africa – from rural towns to urban centres. CDI’s services help these businesses develop the right product/service for the right market using appropriate business and production systems; and facilitate national and international market opportunities to help them grow.
CDI Offerings:
CDI Business Support - Helps craft producers and designers to develop skills in creativity, business and production management, and marketing.
- Business Skills Development
- Personal Development
- Creative Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
Product Support - Provides an environment in which designers and craft producers can further develop their existing products or prototype new products.
- Research and Design
- Research computers
- Design and Fabrication computers
- Surface Design computers
- 3D Design computer
- Document and Film scanners
- Graphics tablet
- Inkjet printer
- 3D Fabrication and Scanning
- Fabric Processes and Paper
- Laser Cutting and Engraving
- Mould Making
- Thermoforming
- Welding, Bending and Heating
- Sawing and Cutting
- Electronics
- Sanding and Finishing
- Drilling, Punching, Tapping and Fastening
Market Support - Assists designers and craft producers to define and reach their targeted markets.
Design Support