The Pan Afrikan Design Institute is committed to equipping our members to be proactive problem solvers and creators of appropriate solutions that take cognizance of social, cultural, environmental and economic factors on our continent. We believe we must also strive to improve the quality of life for all through design. Further to this vision we are committed to fostering the value of Design through the following bold propositions, eight of which are laid out in the Montreal Design Declaration. (signed in November 2017, declaring design as invaluable to our future)