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  • Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas Pro-account
    Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas
    Artist
    Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas is an architect and artist
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Design Academy of Fashion Standard
    Design Academy of Fashion
    Educational Institution
    The Design Academy of Fashion (DAF) offers a three-year diploma in fashion, and has an outstanding reputation as a leader in fashion education.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Formula D interactive Standard
    Formula D Interactive
    Design Studio / Developer / Interaction Designer
    Formula D Interactive create rewarding and memorable interactive experiences using cutting-edge media technology.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Afternoon Standard
    Jennifer Jacobs
    Fashion Designer
    Jennifer Jacobs designs clothing and sewing patterns for her business, Afternoon, and is part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Robin Sprong Wallpaper
    Textile Designer
    Robin Sprong Wallpaper is a Cape Town-based wallpaper company that has recently expanded internationally.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Chimpel Standard
    Chimpel
    Fashion Designer
    Chimpel is a range of luxury leather accessories that showcases the unique spirit and feeling of Africa in a fashionable way.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • cyberfibre visual design Standard
    Cyberfibre Visual Display
    Design Studio
    Cyberfibre Visual Display specialises in the design and manufacture of visual decor for seasonal retail installations and special events.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Molo Mimi Standard
    molo mimi
    Textile Designer
    Lisa Nettleton's molo mimi aims to repurpose discarded items, off-cuts and old finds.
    Port Alfred, South Africa
  • Kaross Standard
    Kaross
    Artist
    Kaross is an embroidery company creating cushion covers, tableware, art pieces, wall hangings, furniture and fashion accessories from embroidered textiles.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Luke Dale-Roberts
    Chef
    Luke Dale-Roberts is a name synonymous with the finest, most creative and innovative food in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Standard
    Silver Spoon
    Fashion Designer
    Silver Spoon is a clothing label originating in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Caversham textiles. Standard
    Caversham Textiles
    Design Studio
    The Caversham Press takes printmaking to new heights, producing handmade fine art fabrics under their latest division, Caversham Textiles.
    Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Chic Fusion Standard
    Chic Fusion
    Fashion Designer / Product Designer / Textile Designer
    Chic Fusion is a design and manufacturing studio making hand-felted products using 100% merino and karakul wool.
    South Africa
  • Shift Standard
    Shift
    Educational Institution
    SHIFT aims to showcase the innovate capacity and potential of the people of Stellenbosch.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • dew. Standard
    dew
    Jewellery Designer
    Japanese-inspired dew creates handmade accessories from unpolished silver, gold, semi-precious stones, fish scales and found objects.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Morphé. Standard
    Morphé
    Fashion Designer
    Morphé means "to transform outwardly" – something fashion designer Marize Malan aims to do with her line.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • The Hornet's Nest Standard
    Uté Francke
    Jewellery Designer
    Uté Francke is a contemporary jewellery designer, owner of The Hornet’s Nest and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Paarl, South Africa
  • John Newdigate Standard
    John Newdigate Ceramics
    Artist / Ceramicist
    John Newdigate produces functional ceramics that incorporate art, design and imagination, using the ever-changing ocean as a constant source of inspiration.
    Swellendam, South Africa
  • Joie d' vivre Standard
    Joie d' vivre
    Product Designer / Textile Designer
    Joie d' vivre is a creative business using offcuts and animal skins to produce environmentally friendly camera slings
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pepper Plum Designs Standard
    Pepper Plum Designs
    Design Studio / Product Designer
    Pepper Plum Designs is a lifestyle design company specialising in the design and manufacture of polypropylene, PVC and plastic products.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Mr and Ms
    Fashion Designer
    Mr and Ms is a clothing label focussed on individual expression.
    South Africa
  • Five Past Five Design. Standard
    Five Past Five Design
    Industrial Designer
    Five Past Five offer design-driven products and services, specialising in prototypical development and conceptual design.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Camilla Kruger Standard
    Camilla Kruger
    Graphic Designer
    Camilla Kruger is a Durban-based designer and a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Durban, South Africa
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    Head on Design
    Sculptor
    Head on Design creates African animal sculptures that resemble hunting trophies.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas Pro-account
    Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas
    Artist
    Lehlogonolo Carol Khaas is an architect and artist
    Cape Town, South Africa
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