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    Uté Francke
    Jewellery Designer
    Uté Francke is a contemporary jewellery designer, owner of The Hornet’s Nest and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Paarl, South Africa
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    Anine Roos
    Jewellery Designer
    Stellenbosch-based Anine Roos creates jewellery under her Paper Doll brand and is a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Megan Parker Standard
    Megan Parker
    Interior Designer
    Megan Parker is an interior designer and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Nikki Onderstall Standard
    Nikki Onderstall
    Architect
    Nikki Onderstall is an architect, owner of Design Heard and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Carpets by She Standard
    Celeste Theron
    Artist / Product Designer
    Celeste Theron is an artist, co-founder of design collective She and a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Small jackal plate by Catherine Ash Standard
    Catherine Ash
    Ceramicist
    Catherine Ash creates unique pieces for her brand, Ash Ceramics, and is a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Artwork by Lionel Smit. Standard
    Lionel Smit
    Artist
    Lionel Smit is a Cape Town-based artist best known for his monumental paintings and sculptures.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Illustration by Jade Klara. Standard
    Jade Klara
    Artist / Illustrator / Product Designer
    Jade Klara is an artist, illustrator and product designer. She was part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Illustration by Unathi Mkonto. Standard
    Unathi Mkonto
    Architect / Artist / Fashion Designer
    Unathi Mkonto is a multidisciplinary artist bordering the lines between fashion and architecture.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Muhammad Gangat Standard
    Muhammad Gangat
    Photographer
    Muhammad Gangat is a communication designer and a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Work by Rudi de Wet. Standard
    Rudi de Wet
    Artist / Graphic Designer
    Rudi de Wet is a graphic artist based in Cape Town who creates bold, colourful works.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Lesedi MJ Mogale Standard
    Lesedi MJ Mogale
    Photographer
    Lesedi MJ Mogale is a Pretoria-based photographer and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Tania Whiteley. Standard
    Tania Whiteley
    Food Designer
    Tania Whiteley is a baker, food artist and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Bentley Van Wyk Standard
    Bentley van Wyk
    Ceramicist
    Bentley van Wyk is a Port Elizabeth-based ceramicist and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Winemag.co.za. Standard
    Winemag.co.za
    Publisher
    Winemag.co.za is an online magazine that covers everything to do with the South African fine wine scene.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Beyond Entropy Africa. Image: domusweb.it Standard
    Beyond Entropy Africa
    Beyond Entropy Africa is a Luanda-based agency of architects who propose urban development projects in keeping with everyday people’s lived realities.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Public farter by Frank van Reenen. Standard
    Francois “Frank” van Reenen
    Artist
    Frank van Reenen is a Cape Town-based artist creating works that explore the dichotomy of childhood.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Designtimes. Standard
    Designtimes
    Publisher
    Designtimes is a creative resource that features local and international design.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Maria Magdalena van Wyk Standard
    Maria Magdalena van Wyk
    Graphic Designer
    Maria Magdalena van Wyk is a graphic designer, illustrator and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • First Hand Smoke by Christi du Toit. Standard
    Christi du Toit
    Graphic Designer
    Christi du Toit is a Cape Town-based graphic designer who was part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • The Tretchikoff Project. Standard
    The Tretchikoff Project
    Artist
    Natasha Swift and Ari Lazaris have created a range of products spun off from artist Vladimir Tretchikoff's famous paintings.
    South Africa
  • Lloyd Matthew Moodley Standard
    Lloyd Matthew Moodley
    Jewellery Designer
    Lloyd Matthew Moodley is a Pietermaritzburg-based jewellery designer, blacksmith and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Design work by Jordan Metcalf. Standard
    Jordan Metcalf
    Artist / Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Jordan Metcalf is an award-winning designer, illustrator and artist based in Cape Town.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    bluecollarwhitecollar
    Fashion Designer
    Paul van der Spuy designs beautifully tailored clothing for men and women for bluecollarwhitecollar.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • The Hornet's Nest Standard
    Uté Francke
    Jewellery Designer
    Uté Francke is a contemporary jewellery designer, owner of The Hornet’s Nest and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Paarl, South Africa
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