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  • Tshepiso Mabula Standard
    Tshepiso Mabula
    Photographer
    Mabula is a writer and photographer whose work focuses on human interest stories.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker
    Lawrence Zeegen
    Lawrence Zeegen is the Dean of Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Jonathan Comerford Speaker 1995
    Jonathan Comerford
    Artist
    Printmaker Jonothan Comerford is a well-respected artist and founder of Hard Ground Printmakers.
    South Africa
  • James Daniels Speaker 1999
    James Daniels
    Regional Executive Creative Director for Unilever, James Daniels saw his career shoot forward upon his appointment at Ogilvy & Mather (Advertising) Asia Pacific
    International
  • Speaker 2005
    GianCarlo Montebello
    Jewellery Designer
    Milan, Italy
  • Speaker 1995
    Jeff Rankin
    Editorial Designer
    Durban, South Africa
  • Jane Raphaely Speaker
    Jane Raphaely
    Publisher
    Jane Raphaely is chairperson of Associated Media Publishing.
    South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Masonwabe Ntloko
    Artist
    Masonwabe a designer who has beaten the odds in pursuit of his dream.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Kayla Shaban
    Accessory Designer
    Kayla Shaban is a 22 year old Industrial product designer who is getting ready to take over the design and business world.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Tin&Ed Speaker
    Tin&Ed
    Graphic Designer
    Tin&Ed are creative directors and artists working between New York and Melbourne Australia.
    Australia
  • Speaker 1997
    Ian Sutherland
    Alongside Dennis Bronner, Sutherland spoke on Genetic Design at ML Sultan Technikon for Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    South Africa
  • Njabulo Maseko Pro-account
    Njabulo Maseko
    Poet
    Njabulo “Kwame" Maseko is a young visual storyteller
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sonwabo Pro-account
    Sonwabo Valashiya
    Illustrator
    Sonwabo Valashiya is a 24 year-old illustrator who produces illustrations that are steeped in tradition and culture.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2002
    Michael Stallenberg
    Graphic Designer
    Michael Stallenberg is a South African art director. Working for Interactive Africa, he started Design Indaba Magazine in 2001.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Didintle Ntshudisane
    Stylist
    Didintle Ntshudisane shines light on being a creative stylist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Samkelo Boyde Xaba Pro-account
    Samkelo Boyde Xaba
    Fashion Designer
    Samkelo Boyde Xaba hails from Johannesburg.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Jona Schilling
    Ceramicist
    The 22 year-old hopes to add his contemporary ceramics to South Africa's design scene.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Karabo Masombuka Pro-account
    Karabo Masombuka
    Furniture Designer
    Karabo Masombuka is a creative who proves that an unorthodox background is no hindrance to an aspiring innovative designer.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mbangiso Mabaso Pro-account
    Mbangiso Mabaso
    Designer
    Mbangiso “Baso” Mabaso is a self-taught game developer and innovator.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    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
  • Dale Tomlinson Speaker 1999
    Dale Tomlinson
    Brand Specialist
    Dale Tomlinson is currently Founder and CEO of The Hardy Boys.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Duma Mtimkulu
    Ceramicist
    Duma Mtimkulu takes the art of ceramics with him on his way to succeeding
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Mondli Kunene Standard
    Mondli Kunene
    Artist
    The Soweto-born visual artist wants to use his paintings to foster social change.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2002
    John Pace
    Creative Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Tshepiso Mabula Standard
    Tshepiso Mabula
    Photographer
    Mabula is a writer and photographer whose work focuses on human interest stories.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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