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  • Jane Raphaely Speaker
    Jane Raphaely
    Publisher
    Jane Raphaely is chairperson of Associated Media Publishing.
    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
  • Speaker 2005
    Brian Steinhobel
    Industrial Designer
    Brian Steinhobel is the founder of Steinhobel Design, an industrial design and product development consultancy.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2007
    Georgianna Stout
    Graphic Designer / Product Designer
    Georgianna Stout is founding partner and creative director at 2x4, leading projects that range from extensive website and identity projects.
    International
  • Kaki King. Photo by Shervin Lainez Speaker 2017
    Kaki King
    Musician
    American guitarist and composer Kaki King is known for her genre-defying percussive and jazz-like melodies and energetic live shows.
    New York, USA
  • Johan Louw Speaker 2006
    Johan Louw
    Jewellery Designer
    As a youngster Johan Louw had spent hours in his brother-in-law's workshop, watching and learning, developing a love and talent for jewellery design.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 2009
    Jon Stam
    Product Designer
    Jon Stam is a Canadian-born designer based in Amsterdam and Antwerp.
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Speaker 2002
    Mark Farrow
    Graphic Designer
    London, United Kingdom
  • 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
    Hanna Dalrot
    Textile Designer
    Hannah Dalrot wants to create products that clearly demonstrate its handicraft
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • Speaker
    Reform Studio
    Reform is an award-winning design studio based in Cairo, Egypt.
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Kevin Swanepoel Speaker 1997
    Kevin Swanepoel
    Advertising Executive
    Kevin Swanepoel is President of The One Club – the world's foremost non-profit organisation for the recognition and promotion of excellence in advertising.
    New York, USA
  • Speaker 1997
    David Jack
    Architect
    David Jack spoke on architectural design at the V&A Waterfront in a case study entitled The Designer Harbour, at the Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    South Africa
  • Speaker
    Lawrence Zeegen
    Lawrence Zeegen is the Dean of Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Speaker
    Johanna Jelinek
    Product Designer
    Johanna Jelinek designs products for function, honesty and longevity.
    Sweden
  • Speaker 2002
    John Pace
    Creative Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2005
    Pierre Terblanche
    Automotive Designer
    International
  • Speaker
    Carolien Niebling
    Designer
    “Food is fascinating because it is an ever evolving substance where development will never stop.”
    Netherlands
  • Speaker 2001
    Daniel Gruenenwald
    Daniel Gruenenwald is everything. Daniel Gruenenwald is God. Daniel Gruenenwald is Fishfinger Cape Town.
    South Africa
  • Kordae Jatafa Henry Speaker
    Kordae Jatafa Henry
    Creative Director
    Creative Director and Artist Kordae Jatafa Henry lives and works in Los Angeles.
    Los Angeles, USA
  • 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
  • Noel Cottrell Speaker 2001
    Noel Cottrell
    Creative Director
    Chief Creative Officer at Fitzgerald & Co.
    South Africa
  • Walther Herbst Speaker 1999
    Walther Herbst
    Industrial Designer / Product Designer
    Walther Herbst is the chairman of Herbst Lazar Bell Inc.
    Chicago, USA
  • Tom Hobbs Speaker 1999
    Tom Hobbs
    Interaction Designer
    Tom Hobbs is Interaction Design Manager at Teague.
    United Kingdom
  • Jane Raphaely Speaker
    Jane Raphaely
    Publisher
    Jane Raphaely is chairperson of Associated Media Publishing.
    South Africa
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