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    Balini Naidoo
    Fashion Designer
    Balini Naidoo has become a pioneer for the blind community.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Speaker 2008
    Gerry Human
    Creative Director
    Although Gerry Human is a 20-year veteran of the advertising industry, he claims to have the mind of a 12-year-old and the body of... yes, well.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • The delicate and unique pieces that make up the Maev Rose line are completely handmade and designed by Maeve Roseveare herself. Pro-account
    Maeve Roseveare
    Jewellery Designer
    The delicate and unique pieces that make up the Maev Rose line are completely handmade and designed by Maeve Roseveare herself.
    South Africa
  • Hanneke Schutte. Pro-account
    Hanneke Schutte
    Filmmaker
    Hanneke Schutte is a Johannesburg-based filmmaker and entrepreneur.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Terrence Pearce is a DJ and Producer based in Cape Town, South Africa Pro-account
    Terrence Pearce
    DJ
    Terrence Pearce is a DJ and producer based in Cape Town, South Africa.
    Cape Town, 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
  • Sabelo Mpum Pro-account
    Sabelo Mpum
    Graphic Designer
    A designer with the desire to influence people’s perceptions without necessarily using words.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Lauren Dixon-Paver Pro-account
    Lauren Dixon-Paver
    Entrepreneur
    A young designer eager to share her craft with others through Youtube tutorials.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Unlabelled strives to showcase authentic South African street fashion and style in a hip and edgy way by drawing inspiration from Joburg street culture. Pro-account
    Phendu Kuta
    Publisher / Writer
    Unlabelled magazine strives to showcase authentic South African street fashion and style in a hip, edgy way by drawing inspiration from 'Jozi' street culture.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Lynette Nkateko Pro-account
    Lynette Nkateko
    Architect
    A creative mind that is geared towards city planning and the greater scheme of architecture.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Inga Gubeka Pro-account
    Inga Gubeka
    Entrepreneur / Product Designer
    Inga Gubeka is a 20-something entrepreneur who is making his mark on the South African design and décor scene.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Aditi Khurana Pro-account
    Aditi Khurana
    Educator
    Based in New Delhi, Aditi Khurana is the International Regional Coordinator for School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York City.
    New Delhi, India
  • Nondwe Nyathi is a self-taught designer from Cape Town, inspired by the jewels of the African continent. Pro-account
    Nondwe Nyathi
    Jewellery Designer
    Nondwe Nyathi is a self-taught designer and founder of her own jewellery brand, Indwe Designs.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Tangeni Kambudu Pro-account
    Tangeni Kambudu
    Fashion Designer
    An up-and-coming fashion designer with flair for bold lines and primary colours.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Zoe Groenewald Pro-account
    Zoe Groenewald
    Textile Designer
    By merging multiple disciplines, this designer creates one signature product.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Henrik Vibskov Speaker 2014
    Henrik Vibskov
    Fashion Designer
    Henrik Vibskov is not just a fashion designer but also the creator of twisted and tantalising universes that accompany each of his collections.
    Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Speaker 2002
    Hans Bernhard
    Artist / Writer
    International
  • Speaker 2005
    GianCarlo Montebello
    Jewellery Designer
    Milan, Italy
  • Speaker 2005
    Carlos Miele
    Fashion Designer
    International
  • Sharon Worrall Speaker 1995
    Sharon Worrall
    Author
    Meet Sharon Worrall: Wife, Mother, Author, Alchoholic.
    South Africa
  • Alinah Seloane Missouri Pro-account
    Alinah Seloane Missouri
    Fashion Curator
    Alinah Seloane Missouri is an influential force in the SA fashion scene.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Helé de Beer is an emerging visual arts practitioner who aims to “embrace the messiness of the design process” through the creation of interesting textiles. Pro-account
    Helé de Beer
    Textile Designer
    Helé de Beer is an emerging visual arts practitioner who aims to “embrace the messiness of the design process” through the creation of interesting textiles.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Melvill & Randera are two architects who share a deep-rooted interest in the built environment and the vital role architecture plays in defining it. Pro-account
    Max Melvill
    Architect
    Max Melvill is the other half of +NESS, a project between himself and Jamil Randera.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Gillian Lawrence Pro-account
    Gillian Lawrence
    Jewellery Designer
    As a firm believer of experimentation and originality, this young jewellery designer creates unique yet uniform pieces.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Balini Naidoo
    Fashion Designer
    Balini Naidoo has become a pioneer for the blind community.
    Durban, South Africa
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