Human Centered Innovation Happiness Growth Sustainability Creative Expression Collaboration
Focusing on the heart and mind of the individual, we explore, engage and experience the world around us. When we understand ourselves and connect to the world, we are able to design and create with relevance and empathy.
About DAF
Launched in 1999, the Design Academy of Fashion has quickly become one of the top Fashion schools in South Africa. Founded by Daphne Treadaway, it was bought in 2006 by Bianca Fobian and Suzanne Aldridge.
A vision for continued excellence and a contemporary approach to education has seen the Academy grow in leaps and bounds.
Our Values
HUMAN-CENTRED
INNOVATION
HAPPINESS
GROWTH
SUSTAINABILITY
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
COLLABORATION
Our Mission
ENGAGE THE WORLD THROUGH DESIGN


Our Vision
DEVELOPING AFRICA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL
Our Approach
We drive a focus on the heart and mind of the designer. Our curriculum is
built around a process of delving into “who am I”, “who are you”, and “who are
we”. As we engage with ourselves and the world around us. We are able to
design with relevance and empathy.
In order to contribute to the world, we need to understand ourselves first.
We encourage a culture of higher-goals and ideals across all areas of life.
Through creating an environment of growth with innovative forms of learning
that engage in open and respectful engagements.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
available from 9:00 – 16:30
Monday – Friday
Address The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7926
Email info@daf-academy.co.za