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  • Angels in Light and Space by Jonathan Basckin Speaker 1995
    Jonathan Basckin
    Brand Specialist
    Jonathan Basckin is the founder of an international design consultancy with expertise in architecture, interiors, graphics, industrial design and corporate ID.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 1997
    Ian Sutherland
    Alongside Dennis Bronner, Sutherland spoke on Genetic Design at ML Sultan Technikon for Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    South Africa
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    Lisa White
    Creative Director
    Lisa White is the head of lifestyle and interiors at WGSN.
    USA
  • Speaker 2004
    Kassie Naidoo
    Creative Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sibusiso Nkosi Pro-account
    Sibusiso Nkosi
    This artist creates embellished ceramics and detailed illustrations.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 1995
    Jeff Rankin
    Editorial Designer
    Durban, South Africa
  • Brad Copeland Speaker 1997
    Brad Copeland
    Creative Director
    Design director for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Brad Copeland was a keynote speaker at the first Design Indaba in 1995 and returned in 1997.
    Atlanta, USA
  • 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
    Michael Mack
    Writer / Editor / Art Director
    Michael Mack is a freelance art director, editor, curator and writer, specialising in the production of books on art, photography and architecture.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Tom Hobbs Speaker 1999
    Tom Hobbs
    Interaction Designer
    Tom Hobbs is Interaction Design Manager at Teague.
    United Kingdom
  • Dale Tomlinson Speaker 1999
    Dale Tomlinson
    Brand Specialist
    Dale Tomlinson is currently Founder and CEO of The Hardy Boys.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Imraan Ho-Yee Speaker 2006
    Imraan Ho-Yee
    Architect
    After he began his career at Louis Karol, within seven years Imraan Ho-Yee became associate, and then partner.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 1997
    Sue Oliver
    Alongside Theart Korsten, Sue Oliver (Ogilvy & Mather) spoke on MNet's broadcasting media in African Operation at the Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    International
  • Speaker 1997
    Dennis Bronner
    Alongside Ian Sutherland, Bronner spoke on Genetic Design at ML Sultan Technikon for Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    International
  • Kees Schilperoort Speaker 1997
    Kees Schilperoort
    Brand Specialist
    Kees Schilperoort is managing director at XFacta.
    South Africa
  • Joe Kieser Speaker 1995
    Joe Kieser
    Brand Specialist
    Joe Kieser is recognized as one of the pioneers and global leaders in brand strategy, applied design and product development.
    South Africa
  • Speaker 2004
    Rasshied Din
    Graphic Designer / Interior Designer
    Rasshied Din is a well-known designer and ex-partner in the successful interior and graphic design consultancy Din Associates.
    London, United Kingdom
  • 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
  • Speaker 1995
    Patrick Coyne
    Editor
    San Francisco, USA
  • Speaker 2005
    Alison Jackson
    Photographer
    Alison Jackson is a fine artist and photographer.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2002
    Nadav Kander
    Photographer
    Nadav Kander creates unfailingly beautiful photographs with the formal precision of a master photographer.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Nina Bosch Pro-account
    Nina Bosch
    Taking inspiration from a ceramicist father and grandmother, this designer creates eccentric porcelain jewellery.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Thando Simelane
    Fashion Designer
    “My jeweller is my dealer”
    South Africa
  • Jonathan Comerford Speaker 1995
    Jonathan Comerford
    Artist
    Printmaker Jonothan Comerford is a well-respected artist and founder of Hard Ground Printmakers.
    South Africa
  • Angels in Light and Space by Jonathan Basckin Speaker 1995
    Jonathan Basckin
    Brand Specialist
    Jonathan Basckin is the founder of an international design consultancy with expertise in architecture, interiors, graphics, industrial design and corporate ID.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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