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  • Speaker 1995
    Patrick Coyne
    Editor
    San Francisco, USA
  • Speaker 1999
    Carlos de Figueiredo
    Information Designer
    Carlos de Figueiredo was an e-business executive at IBM South Africa, and spoke at Design Indaba Conference in 1999.
    South Africa
  • Speaker 1997
    Amrik Kalsi
    Amrik Kalsi is the director of sustainabilityAFRICA and consultant to various United Nations Organisations.
    Kenya
  • Pro-account
    Kayla Shaban
    Accessory Designer
    Kayla Shaban is a 22 year old Industrial product designer who is getting ready to take over the design and business world.
    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
  • Sibusiso Zeus Feni Pro-account
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni
    Filmmaker / Photographer
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni holds qualifications in Marketing & Advertising and Mobile Marketing
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 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
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    Lisa White
    Creative Director
    Lisa White is the head of lifestyle and interiors at WGSN.
    USA
  • Speaker
    Johanna Jelinek
    Product Designer
    Johanna Jelinek designs products for function, honesty and longevity.
    Sweden
  • Jonathan Comerford Speaker 1995
    Jonathan Comerford
    Artist
    Printmaker Jonothan Comerford is a well-respected artist and founder of Hard Ground Printmakers.
    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
  • Noel Cottrell Speaker 2001
    Noel Cottrell
    Creative Director
    Chief Creative Officer at Fitzgerald & Co.
    South Africa
  • Kevin Kimwelle Pro-account
    Kevin Kimwelle
    Architect
    Kevin Kimwelle is an architect who works to bring together sustainability and ethical design in his projects.
    Port Elizabeth, 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 2003
    Tholoana Qhobela
    Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale
    Photographer
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 1997
    Dennis Bronner
    Alongside Ian Sutherland, Bronner spoke on Genetic Design at ML Sultan Technikon for Design Indaba Conference in 1997.
    International
  • Shaun Leane Speaker 2006
    Shaun Leane
    Jewellery Designer
    Shaun Leane has worked in the jewellery industry, designing and making for the past 20 years, both under his own Shaun Leane Ltd and otherwise.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Pro-account
    Tyler Yeo
    Architect / Developer / Interaction Designer
    The creative hopes to create a platform that helps people do what they love.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Bielle Bellingham Pro-account
    Bielle Bellingham
    Editor
    Bielle Bellingham is a stylist, feature writer and creative strategist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Sharon Worrall Speaker 1995
    Sharon Worrall
    Author
    Meet Sharon Worrall: Wife, Mother, Author, Alchoholic.
    South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Leah Bessa
    Food Designer
    Leah Bessa incorporates insects into delicious foods.
    Cape Town, 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
  • Pro-account
    Tyla Stallbom
    Product Designer
    An aspiring product designer eager to step onto the scene and establish her own business in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 1995
    Patrick Coyne
    Editor
    San Francisco, USA
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