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  • Speaker 2007
    David Blyth
    As managing director of Enterprise IG, David Blyth is responsible for the operational delivery of all strategy and design work across Africa.
    International
  • Siphesihle Lwazi Mshibe Pro-account
    Siphesihle Lwazi Mshibe
    Architect
    This student has innovative ideas about home and office design.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Speaker 2005
    Anthon Beeke
    Graphic Designer
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Speaker 2018
    GetSmarter
    Entrepreneur
    Get to know the entrepreneurs and business partners behind popular learning platform, GetSmarter.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Nicole Smith Pro-account
    Nicole Smith
    Fashion Designer
    A determined fashionista looking to carve her own way through the fashion design industry.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Mia Mélange is a small home décor label founded by designer Mia Danieli in Stellenbosch Pro-account
    Mia Mélange
    Product Designer / Textile Designer
    Mia Mélange is a handcrafted home décor label based in Stellenbosch.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Helen Borg Pro-account
    Helen Borg
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Helen Borg is a visual communications graduate with a penchant for the quirky, and a knack for fun conceptual design.
    South Africa
  • Roger Ballen Pro-account
    Roger Ballen
    Photographer
    Roger Ballen is a renowned International photographer based in South Africa.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sifiso Kunene Pro-account
    Sifiso Kunene
    Fashion Designer
    This entrepreneur believes individuality can be affirmed by owning one of his unique pieces of clothing.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Madri van Zyl is a Stellenbosch University graduate specialising in Contemporary Jewellery Design. Pro-account
    Madri van Zyl
    Jewellery Designer
    Madri van Zyl is a Stellenbosch University graduate specialising in Contemporary Jewellery Design. She founded Iloni Jewellery in 2015.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Titus Khoza Pro-account
    Titus Khoza
    Fashion Designer
    Titus Khoza is a young footwear designer who merges fine art with business marketing.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Jackie Burger Speaker 2005
    Jackie Burger
    Writer / Editor
    Jackie Burger is the editor of ELLE South Africa and an official curator for Design Indaba Expo.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 2013
    Daniel Charny
    Curator
    Daniel Charny is an independent curator and cofounder of creative projects consultancy From Now On.
    United Kingdom
  • Hanneke Schutte. Pro-account
    Hanneke Schutte
    Filmmaker
    Hanneke Schutte is a Johannesburg-based filmmaker and entrepreneur.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Cecelia Martin, Lava Lab Speaker 2016
    Cecilia Martin
    Digital Designer
    Cecilia Martin, co-founder and curator of Lava Lab in Amsterdam, is an innovator by nature. Her motto is "what if...?"
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Speaker
    Carolien Niebling
    Designer
    “Food is fascinating because it is an ever evolving substance where development will never stop.”
    Netherlands
  • Speaker 2004
    Graham Warsop
    Creative Director
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • It is this love for the authentic yet unique sides of Africa and its fashions that led Abongile to found Apples and Oranges, her line of accessories made from African wax cloth. Pro-account
    Abongile Gwele
    Abongile Gwele is a young woman with a passion for the African continent, its endless possibilities and its diverse range of people and cultures.
    Johannesburg, Cape Town
  • Speaker 2002
    Hans Bernhard
    Artist / Writer
    International
  • Sibusiso Nkosi Pro-account
    Sibusiso Nkosi
    This artist creates embellished ceramics and detailed illustrations.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Illustrator Amy Slatem's aims to create products that encourage the user to be creative as well - doodling, writing and colouring. Pro-account
    Amy Slatem
    Illustrator
    Illustrator Amy Slatem's aims to create products that encourage the user to be creative – doodling, writing and colouring.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Kgotso Letwaba Pro-account
    Kgotso Letwaba
    Fashion Designer
    This young fashion designer creates stylish sportswear with inspiration rooted in street art.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Speaker
    Ellie Frymire
    Communication Designer
    Ellie recognised the power of meaningful design and intentional presentation of data.
    New York, USA
  • Speaker
    Mirjam de Bruijn
    Product Designer
    Mirjam de Bruijn's work questions the way we use our everyday products.
    Netherlands
  • Speaker 2007
    David Blyth
    As managing director of Enterprise IG, David Blyth is responsible for the operational delivery of all strategy and design work across Africa.
    International
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