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    George Gibbens
    Industrial Designer
    An industrial designer with a fresh take on the problems we need to solve with design.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Arye Kellman
    Creative Director
    Arye Kellman is a millennial radio broadcaster at Cliff Central.
    South Africa
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    Banele Floyd Mavimbela
    Graphic Designer
    This visual artist aims to highlight emotion and honesty in his work.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Karma Elston
    Illustrator
    Graphic designer, illustrator, chocolate enthusiast and semi-professional napper.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Mbangiso Mabaso
    Designer
    Mbangiso “Baso” Mabaso is a self-taught game developer and innovator.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Mohau Modisakeng
    Artist / Sculptor
    Mohau Modisakeng is a South African multidisciplinary visual artist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Loyiso Mkize
    Artist
    Loyiso Mkize is a Cape Townian visual artist and painter.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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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
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    Sabelo Mpum
    Graphic Designer
    A designer with the desire to influence people’s perceptions without necessarily using words.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Siphesihle Lwazi Mshibe Pro-account
    Siphesihle Lwazi Mshibe
    Architect
    This student has innovative ideas about home and office design.
    Durban, South Africa
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    Kevin Kimwelle
    Architect
    Kevin Kimwelle is an architect who works to bring together sustainability and ethical design in his projects.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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    Sarah King
    Ceramicist
    This ceramicist found success in the Scandinavian market and plans to take on the rest of the world.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Nuraan Khan Pro-account
    Nuraan Khan
    Architecture / Digital Artist
    South African-born Nuraan Khan is currently pursuing her third year in interior design at Greenside Design Centre
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Tangeni Kambudu
    Fashion Designer
    An up-and-coming fashion designer with flair for bold lines and primary colours.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Nandi Mngoma
    Fashion Designer
    Nandi Mngoma is a South African TV personality, dancer and singer.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Blue Forest Collective
    Filmmaker
    Blue Forest Collective is a multitalented group of creative people based in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Jessica Middleton
    Illustrator
    Jessica Middleton a Cape Town-based illustrator is currently making moves in the industry.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Riyaadh Ismail
    Fashion Designer
    Riyaadhs Yaad is a streetwear fashion house, focusing on inclusivity, culture, sustainability and tailoring.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Xolisa Sibeko
    Communication Designer
    Graphic designer.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Siyabonga Mtshali
    Entrepreneur
    Siyabonga Mtshali is a 23-year-old creative entrepreneur hailing from the coast of KwaZulu Natal.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    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
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    Ssanyu Sematimba
    Graphic Designer
    A creative all-rounder who believes that design is an interconnected language.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Despite life's crippling blows, Ishaarah Arnold has become an inspiring graphic designer and illustrator – much to the creative world's delight. Pro-account
    Ishaarah Arnold
    Illustrator
    Despite life's crippling blows, Ishaarah Arnold has become an inspiring graphic designer and illustrator – much to the creative world's delight.
    South Africa
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    Nickita Maesela
    DJ / Music Producer
    The designer is here to reinvent and represent.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    George Gibbens
    Industrial Designer
    An industrial designer with a fresh take on the problems we need to solve with design.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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