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    Wandile Leeu
    Fashion Designer
    This young entrepreneur is spearheading a new street-style fashion brand.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Thabang Rampai
    Art Director
    This fine art graduate aims to promote South African stories through film and animation.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Speaker 1999
    Jen Dugan
    Creative Director
    Jen Dugan became involved with Fabrica through the guest program via collaboration through the Balance Project, while working in the US at Sigma 6 Interactive.
    USA
  • Speaker
    Olof Schybergson
    Design Director / Digital Designer
    An internationally recognized domain expert and thought leader.
    Finland
  • Speaker 2002
    John Pace
    Creative Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Masonwabe Ntloko
    Artist
    Masonwabe a designer who has beaten the odds in pursuit of his dream.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Shamara Brenna
    Product Designer
    A Conceptual Designer with an interest in the way children use toys to learn and grow.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2002
    Luba Lukova
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    New York, USA
  • Speaker
    Lawrence Zeegen
    Lawrence Zeegen is the Dean of Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Sibusiso Zeus Feni Pro-account
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni
    Filmmaker / Photographer
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni holds qualifications in Marketing & Advertising and Mobile Marketing
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mzoxolo x Mayongo Standard
    Mzoxolo x Mayongo
    Artist
    Conceptual artist and activist from Cape Town, based in Johannesburg.
    South Africa
  • Lauren Gericke Pro-account
    Lauren Gericke
    Illustrator
    Lauren Gericke is a highly creative and outgoing individual with a strong desire to learn new things
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli
    Interior Designer
    Minenhle Ntuli is a versatile creative known for photography, graphic design and architecture.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 2007
    David Watkins
    Jewellery Designer
    Trained as a sculptor and musician, Watkins took up jewellery design in the early 70s, and has sustained an international recognition for his work ever since.
    International
  • 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
    Kacper Pietrzykowski
    Product Designer
    Kacper is a graduate of the Design and Engineering Master's programme at Politecnico di Milano (Italy).
    Italy
  • Speaker 2007
    Andy Stevens
    Studying at Leeds and the Royal College of Art, London, Andy Stevens is one of the founding members of Graphic Thought Facility.
    International
  • Speaker 2002
    Graham Leigh
    Creative Director
    Graham Leigh is director and retail branding specialist for the HKLM Group in South Africa. Leigh uses his architectural background to create cohesive spaces.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Ra’eesah Hoosen
    Fashion Designer
    Ra’eesah Hoosen is bringing a new wave of Muslim Designs.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Neo Mahlangu
    Graphic Designer
    A fine artist who uses digital tools to interrogate attitudes about social media, the power of minority and the status quo.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Hlengi Baloyi Standard
    Hlengi Baloyi
    Accessory Designer / Fashion Designer
    A young, self-taught fashion and accessories designer.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Tom Hobbs Speaker 1999
    Tom Hobbs
    Interaction Designer
    Tom Hobbs is Interaction Design Manager at Teague.
    United Kingdom
  • 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
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale
    Photographer
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Wandile Leeu
    Fashion Designer
    This young entrepreneur is spearheading a new street-style fashion brand.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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