Advocating for the recognition, growth, and professional standards of the design industry. Driving innovation, economic development, and cultural expression.
Established to uphold professional standards and foster partnerships across the industry.
Providing a platform for networking among designers, facilitating knowledge sharing, and skill development.
Promoting the design profession and highlighting its importance in driving innovation and economic development.
Establishing and upholding professional standards to ensure quality and integrity in design practice across Botswana.
Facilitating continuing professional development (CPD) and fostering partnerships with educational institutions.
Following the historic Inaugural General Meeting on 6 October 2025, the Professional Association of Designers in Botswana (PAD) was established to serve as the governing body for design professionals.
Headquartered in Gaborone, we are committed to representing the interests of Industrial, Graphic, Engineering, and Service designers to government bodies and regulatory agencies.
