The current spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has left much of the world with no choice but to maintain social distance. This will eventually pass, however, it will leave its mark on society, and for the foreseeable future, even once we have flattened the curve and lifted lockdowns, it is likely that a level of social distancing will remain.

Every Nando’s Casa has a waiting bench for patrons to sit on while they wait for their take-away orders. What should this bench look like in the age of social distancing? How can it be easily adapted once the pandemic fully subsides and we can safely sit together once again. We’re calling on all aspiring furniture designers to design a show-stopping bench, a reminder of the resilience of the African spirit, and a celebration of Southern Africa’s ever-evolving and eclectic design aesthetic.

Don’t miss this career-launching opportunity to propose the kinds of solutions to the world’s problems that we believe great design can, and to see your very own designs come alive.