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  • Richard Horne Pro-account
    Richard Horne
    Graphic Designer
    Based in Somerset West, this designer imbues his experience of skateboarding and street art into his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Sabelo Mpum Pro-account
    Sabelo Mpum
    Graphic Designer
    A designer with the desire to influence people’s perceptions without necessarily using words.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Sibusiso Nkosi Pro-account
    Sibusiso Nkosi
    This artist creates embellished ceramics and detailed illustrations.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Lungile Mbokane Pro-account
    Lungile Mbokane
    Graphic Designer
    Lungile Mbokane is an independent, self-aware and driven young artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Robin Erispe Pro-account
    Robin Erispe
    Artist
    This 20-something illustrator takes inspiration from everything visual - and that which is not visual, he interprets in a visual way.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Karma Elston Pro-account
    Karma Elston
    Illustrator
    Graphic designer, illustrator, chocolate enthusiast and semi-professional napper.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Nina Bosch Pro-account
    Nina Bosch
    Taking inspiration from a ceramicist father and grandmother, this designer creates eccentric porcelain jewellery.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sifiso Kunene Pro-account
    Sifiso Kunene
    Fashion Designer
    This entrepreneur believes individuality can be affirmed by owning one of his unique pieces of clothing.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Beatenberg Pro-account
    Beatenberg
    Musician
    Beatenberg broke onto the South African pop scene in 2013, and have been releasing hit after hit ever since.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Beth Kleber Pro-account
    Beth Kleber
    Beth Kleber is the founding Archivist of the Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives and the School of Visual Arts Archives in New York City.
    New York, USA
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    Kyle Shepherd
    Musician
    At only 28 years old, Kyle Shepherd is one of South Africa's most progressive pianists and composers and has won many impressive music awards.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Nicole Smith Pro-account
    Nicole Smith
    Fashion Designer
    A determined fashionista looking to carve her own way through the fashion design industry.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Graham Reynolds Pro-account
    Graham Reynolds
    Composer
    Graham Reynolds is a composer from Austin, Texas.
    Texas, USA
  • Banele Floyd Mavimbela Pro-account
    Banele Floyd Mavimbela
    Graphic Designer
    This visual artist aims to highlight emotion and honesty in his work.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Keya Murphy Pro-account
    Keya Murphy
    Graphic Designer
    This creative enjoys flexing more than one artistic muscle. He dabbles in street art, illustration, music and video.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Alinah Seloane Missouri Pro-account
    Alinah Seloane Missouri
    Fashion Curator
    Alinah Seloane Missouri is an influential force in the SA fashion scene.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Blue Forest Collective Pro-account
    Blue Forest Collective
    Filmmaker
    Blue Forest Collective is a multitalented group of creative people based in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Tangeni Kambudu Pro-account
    Tangeni Kambudu
    Fashion Designer
    An up-and-coming fashion designer with flair for bold lines and primary colours.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Nicholas Coutts Pro-account
    Nicholas Coutts
    Fashion Designer
    Coming from a creative family, this young designer knew from an early age that his future would be in fashion.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Kent Lingeveldt Pro-account
    Kent Lingeveldt
    Product Designer
    Cape Town-based skate legend Kent Lingeveldt makes custom decks from a workshop in Woodstock.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Turner studio Pro-account
    TURNER STUDIO
    TURNER STUDIO develops experimental textiles and garment construction techniques to create luxurious yet unconventional artefacts.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Kgotso Letwaba Pro-account
    Kgotso Letwaba
    Fashion Designer
    This young fashion designer creates stylish sportswear with inspiration rooted in street art.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Caroline Vieira Pro-account
    Caroline Vieira
    Ceramicist
    Caroline Vieira is a Johannesburg-based ceramic artist and teacher.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Tshegofatso Pro-account
    Tshegofatso Sithole
    Fashion Designer
    Tshegofatso Sithole is a 26 year-old designer who’s giving women their confidence back.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Richard Horne Pro-account
    Richard Horne
    Graphic Designer
    Based in Somerset West, this designer imbues his experience of skateboarding and street art into his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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