At the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town, learning happens through doing. We create spaces where students and professionals experiment, collaborate, and build the confidence to approach challenges differently. Using design-led thinking, we help people unlock creativity, reframe complex problems, and design solutions that drive meaningful impact across Africa and beyond.

The Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town equips people across Africa with the skills to reframe, rethink, and resolve real-world challenges through design-led thinking. Based on UCT’s middle campus in Cape Town, we offer experiential learning that empowers students and professionals to create human-centred, innovative solutions for an ever-changing world.