About Us
PEEK is South Africa’s biggest digital portal dedicated to visually showcasing beautiful craft and design products made in South Africa.
And, it’s free to use!
PEEK is managed by CDI Connect (Pty) Ltd – part of the Craft and Design Institute (CDI) Group of Companies.
CDI Connect facilitates procurement and market access opportunities for South African designers and craft artisans.
ABOUT THE CRAFT + DESIGN INSTITUTE
The CDI is a non-profit company with over 20 years of success in developing creative people, small businesses and the craft and design sector at large in South Africa.
Our mission is to develop capable people and build responsible creative enterprises trading within local and international markets.
We work with SMME’s and individuals operating in the craft, design and innovation space; helping them grow and become sustainable.
We do this by providing business training and support, innovative product development, and assistance in accessing markets. We also have a financial offering through which SMME’s can access grant and loan funding.
DO YOU RUN A CRAFT OR DESIGN BUSINESS IN SOUTH AFRICA?
FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU!
If you are making a living selling creative products and services, we are here to assist. We work with a wide range of individuals, whether you are a sole business owner, employ others, or are employed.
The CDI aims to help you build on your strengths, and gives you support in areas where you need it. We assist you to grow into a confident and successful creative, continually developing your business, your income and your impact in the marketplace.
To create a profile and list your products on PEEK, please sign up as a CDI “Business Member” (click the box on our CDI website that says “I own a creative business”) – then use the same username and password to log in here on PEEK and create your profile and upload your products – all free and only takes a few minutes!
Visit: www.thecdi.org.za
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
ACCESSING OUR SUPPORT SERVICES
START WHERE YOU ARE
There is no set starting point in your journey with the CDI – we assist you to determine your current needs and select the kind of support to best meet them. The support we offer is shaped around your unique needs, and hinges on individual consultations and your commitment to seeing processes through.
THE CDI BOARD
DIRECTORS: Nomshado Twala (Chairperson) | Erica Elk (Group Chief Executive Officer) | Henry Mathys | Howard Gabriels (Vice-Chairperson) | Mandisi Kibito | Margaret Sibiya | Nwabisa Mayema | Rashid Lombard | Paul Slack (Company Secretary)
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