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  • Speaker 2003
    Alan Fletcher
    Graphic Designer
    The late Alan Fletcher was one of the most highly regarded graphic designers of his time. His work and legacy continues to inspire creatives around the world.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker
    Steph Foster
    Artist
    His work combines sound and music with visual media to tell stories of mass incarceration and reconciliation within urban communities.
    USA
  • Speaker 2008
    Wendy Ramshaw
    Jewellery Designer
    Wendy Ramshaw was given Commander of the British Empire status by The Queen for her service to the Arts and is recognised as one of the world's finest jewellers
    International
  • 2018
    Simon Dogger
    Product Designer
    Emotion Whisperer.
    Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • Speaker 2011
    Oded Ezer
    Graphic Designer / Typographer
    “My name is Oded Ezer and I am a typoholic”, is how typographer, type designer, artist and teacher Oded Ezer introduces himself.
    Givatayim, Israel
  • Klasien van de Zandschulp Speaker 2016
    Klasien van de Zandschulp
    Klasien van de Zandschulp is a senior interaction designer and researcher at Lava Lab in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Mohau Modisakeng Pro-account
    Mohau Modisakeng
    Artist / Sculptor
    Mohau Modisakeng is a South African multidisciplinary visual artist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Zinhle Nxumalo Pro-account
    Zinhle Nxumalo
    Fashion Designer
    Afozee is the brainchild of Zinhle Nxumalo, aspiring fashion designer and social impact activist.
    Rosebank, South Africa
  • Speaker
    Olof Schybergson
    Design Director / Digital Designer
    An internationally recognized domain expert and thought leader.
    Finland
  • Speaker 2004
    Tom Roope
    Creative Director
    London, United Kingdom
  • Shunji Yamanaka Speaker 2008
    Shunji Yamanaka
    Industrial Designer
    Shunji Yamanaka is the founder and president of Leading Edge Design in Tokyo.
    Tokyo, Japan
  • Speaker 2010
    Stefan G Bucher
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Stefan G Bucher is the man behind 344 Design and the Daily Monster – an online drawing and storytelling experiment.
    Pasadena, USA
  • Speaker 2018
    Astrid Stavro
    Creative Director / Graphic Designer
    Partner and Creative Director, Atlas
    United Kingdom, USA
  • Speaker 2012
    Tonic Design
    Furniture Designer
    Greg Gamble and Philippe van der Merwe are the creative duo behind Tonic design. They specialise in bespoke interior and furniture design.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker
    Pascale Theron
    Designer
    Pascale Theron was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but recently graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
    South Africa, Eindhoven
  • Speaker 2008
    Paul D Miller
    DJ
    Paul D Miller is a New York-based musician, conceptual artist and writer best known by his stage name DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid.
    New York, USA
  • Benjamin Hubert: Layer Design Speaker 2016
    Benjamin Hubert
    Industrial Designer
    Benjamin Hubert is an award-winning British design entrepreneur and founder of LAYER. He focuses on human-centred design.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker
    Freyja Sewell
    Designer
    Freyja Sewell is a designer who creates for the mind.
    United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2008
    Oona Scheepers
    Automotive Designer
    South African-born Oona Scheepers has established herself as a prolific designer in the automotive industry.
    Germany
  • Karen Welman Speaker 2006
    Karen Welman
    Graphic Designer / Inventor
    Entrepreneur, designer and inventor Karen Welman is passionate about the power of ideas, and uses design as a means to answer genuine human needs and desires.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker 2007
    Ruudt Peters
    Jewellery Designer
    Ruudt Peters defines himself as a philosopher and an alchemist, his pieces of jewellery being extensions of a person.
    International
  • Tin&Ed Speaker
    Tin&Ed
    Graphic Designer
    Tin&Ed are creative directors and artists working between New York and Melbourne Australia.
    Australia
  • Speaker 2005
    Ivana Kalafatic
    Jewellery Designer / Editor
    New York, USA
  • Ane Crabtree Speaker
    Ane Crabtree
    Award-winning costume designer and women's rights icon.
    USA
  • Speaker 2003
    Alan Fletcher
    Graphic Designer
    The late Alan Fletcher was one of the most highly regarded graphic designers of his time. His work and legacy continues to inspire creatives around the world.
    London, United Kingdom
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