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  • Pro-account 2018
    Leroy Mwasaru
    Entrepreneur / Technology Designer / Writer
    Design Thinking
    Kenya
  • Alec Lomami Standard
    Alec Lomami
    Musician
    The complexity of Alec’s personal composition doesn’t end with his music.
    USA, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Margot Molyneux. Standard
    Margot Molyneux
    Fashion Designer
    Margot Molyneux's eponymous range of elegant, classic clothing is made to suit any lifestyle.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Jigsaw Furniture Design Competition Standard
    Western Cape Furniture Initiative
    Non-Profit Organisation
    The Jigsaw Furniture Design Competition is an annual design challenge that aims to promote local designers and manufacturers.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Craig Port
    Fashion Designer
    Craig Port is a South African fashion designer and director of Maze Clothing CC, the design house for the Craig Port brand.
    South Africa
  • Selfi Standard
    Selfi
    Fashion Designer
    Selfi is a Cape Town-based fashion label that wants to capture the spirit of the times.
    South Africa
  • Nic Bladen Botanicals Standard
    Nic Bladen Botanicals
    Artist / Jewellery Designer
    Living and working in the Cape Floral Kingdom, Nic Bladen has become known for the extraordinary technique he has pioneered, casting plants in bronze and silver
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • The Fishtales sculpture Standard
    Nomili
    Artist / Digital Designer
    Nomili is a vehicle for promoting 3D engineering, fine art and design work, by artist and engineer Michaella Janse van Vuuren.
    South Africa
  • Design Afrika Standard
    Design Afrika
    Since 1995, Design Afrika has been sourcing and designing unique homeware from all over Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • JInger Jack handbags. Standard
    Jinger Jack
    Accessory Designer / Fashion Designer
    Jinger Jack by designer Claire van Turenhout creates cosmopolitan statement leather accessories in an amazing array of colours and prints.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Marumiyan (Japan) Standard
    Marumiyan
    Digital Artist / Graphic Designer
    Marumiyan is the moniker of Japanese graphic artist Ryosuke Mori, who features in season two of the 10 Collection by Fotolia.
    Fukuoka, Japan
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    August
    August is a womenswear label that captures the essence of relaxed chic.
    South Africa
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    Lady Venom
    Musician
    This Cape Town DJ will be heating up the dance floors with her set that includes some hip-hop.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Skermunkil Design Studio's mixed stone and brass bracelets. Standard
    Skermunkil Design Studio
    Jewellery Designer
    Skermunkil Design is a small studio in Cape Town, focussing on geometric lines in contemporary jewellery.
    South Africa
  • Africa!Ignite Standard
    Africa!Ignite
    Non-Profit Organisation
    Africa!Ignite collaborates with rural crafters across KwaZulu-Natal, developing and marketing contemporary craft products.
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography. Standard
    Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography
    Educator
    The Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography is a private higher education institution specialising in visual communication.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Lisa Frere Standard
    Lisa Firer Design
    Ceramicist
    Lisa Firer Design is a Cape Town-based ceramicist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Adriaan Kuiters + Jody Paulsen. Standard
    Adriaan Kuiters + Jody Paulsen
    Fashion Designer
    Adriaan Kuiters' clothing expresses understated style and painstaking craftsmanship in every detail.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Mezimbite Forest Centre Standard
    Mezimbite Forest Centre
    Environmentalist
    Mozambique-based Mezimbite Forest Centre is a community based programme with an integrated sustainable design, forest management and education/training centre.
    Mozambique
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    Simone le Roux – Ondier
    Simone le Roux's Ondier range will be showcased as part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Potchefstroom, South Africa
  • Lulu K Designs. Standard
    Lulu K Designs
    Accessory Designer / Fashion Designer
    Lulu K creates a range of contemporary African handmade bags and accessories made from cabling, ornate twines and chainettes.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • PICHULIK Standard
    PICHULIK
    Jewellery Designer
    Inspired by African and Middle Eastern ornamentation, PICHULIK creates statement pieces for bold and courageous women.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Cape Wools South Africa Standard
    Cape Wools SA
    Non-Profit Organisation
    Cape Wools SA is a non-profit organisation promoting the production, trade and consumption of South African Merino wool.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Tracy Lee Lynch is a design, décor and styling guru Standard
    Tracy Lee Lynch
    Curator / Design Consultant / Interior Designer
    Tracy Lee Lynch is a design, décor and styling guru.
    South Africa
  • Pro-account 2018
    Leroy Mwasaru
    Entrepreneur / Technology Designer / Writer
    Design Thinking
    Kenya
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