The Big Reveal: South Africa’s Design Indaba 2015 Emerging Creatives

Each year, Design Indaba goes on the hunt for South Africa’s top design talent. And year-on-year, we unearth the next wave of talent who go on to soaring heights and successful careers. And this year is no different.

With a record number of applications this year, our curators had the near-impossible task of narrowing down nearly 270 applications to just 40 successful candidates.

We were blown away by the talent and innovation of South Africa’s young creatives. From 3D fashion printing and community art projects to children’s books and contemporary sewing patterns, the class of 2015 shows an exciting and forward-thinking mix of young designers.

These creatives will be showcasing their most innovative work, as well as offering products for sale. Don’t miss the chance to pick up something from South Africa’s future design stars.

Here they are – the Emerging Creatives Class of 2015:

Alawie & Ruda Darries
Amanda van der Walt
Anine Roos
Bentley van Wyk
Bonga Jwambi
Buzwe “Buzz” Nxasana
Camilla Kruger
Carla Erasmus & Christa Botha
Catherine Ash
Celeste Theron
Chantell Lungiswa Joe
Jason Sandows
Jenna Skead
Jennifer Bradley
Jennifer Jacobs
Karien van Langelaar
Khosi Mpungose
Kiara Gounder
Ofentse Letebele aka King Debs
Koketso Mohlala
Lesedi Mogale
Lloyd Matthew Moodley
Lukhanyo Mdingi
Maria Magdalena
Maria Uys
Matthew Bradley
Megan Parker
Michelle Liao
Muhammad Gangat
Musonda Kabwe
Nicola Hemmes
Nikki Onderstall
Ntsindiso Nqakaza
Rendani Nemakhavhani
Rich Mnisi
Simone Toerien
Tania Whiteley
Thulisizwe Mamba
Uté Francke
Wade Lambert & Jeanette Oosterhuis