Experts

Jaqui Hiltermann is a writer with a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Cape Town. She specialises in human geography and cultural studies– how people behave in and interact with space and place informs her work. Jaqui has lectured and tutored at numerous South African tertiary...

Dr. Ron Irwin grew up in the United States and has taught in the University of Cape Town Centre for Film and Media since 2009 where he is a Senior Lecturer. He has acted as a brand management consultant to numerous companies, including Strategic Name Development in Minneapolis and Interbrand in New...

Stuart Tolley is a graphic designer, editorial art director, author and educator. He is the director of Transmission graphic design studio and works with clients in the arts, culture, lifestyle and publishing industries.

Mark has over 22 years of design experience, specialising in brand identity and type design. During this time he has worked with some of the world’s leading design studios, producing logos and typefaces for major global brands and agencies. His clients to date include: NASA, Virgin, Coca-Cola,...

Marina Soto is a graphic designer who specializes in brand identity, communication and art direction. She lives and works in Barcelona. She is currently the lead designer at Artofmany Studio. She has developed projects for many clients, from local companies and businesses to international...

Luka has been working in the motion design industry for 6 years now at a couple of creative agencies in Zagreb, Croatia. Specializing in After Effects has brought him to his current position as a Motion Design team lead at Holographik where he works on projects ranging from brand awareness videos,...

Raissa Pardini is a UK based designer who works with type & colours and take parts of exhibitions, festivals and talks. She works with clients like Apple, Nike, MTV, New York Times, Kim Kardashian and artists like The Rolling Stones, Blur Maneskin, Nadia Lee Cohen. Her work is included in the...

Marta runs Yarza Twins, a design studio that helps brands tell their stories in a fresh, human and memorable way. She’s worked with clients from global companies to startups across tech, fashion, culture, sustainability and more. At Yarza Twins, design means creating identities and systems that...

Matt is a passionate designer, education and collector. His collection of over 5,000 design artefacts form a basis of his teachings and design output. He is currently the co-director of Out of Place Studio, a small agency specialising in design for arts and culture organisations and charities. Matt...

Johan has 20 years of invaluable brand experience and a seasoned strategic brand developer. He loves crafting compelling brand narratives and strategies, understanding that each present unique challenges and opportunities. His holistic approach to building dynamic brands has consistently delivered...

Armed with a Master’s in Science in Medicine, I discovered a passion for data wrangling and programming tools that was too exciting to ignore. After a few years diving into the fascinating world of AI—where creativity meets cutting-edge tech—I now lead development at a multinational marketing...

Eva Yarza is the co-founder of Yarza Twins, an award-winning design studio known for bold, human, and story-driven branding. With over a decade of experience, she has led projects across culture, tech, and fashion, earning recognition from the Spanish National Design Awards, D&AD, and Laus....

With 32 years of experience in the creative and marketing industry, you could say that Haldon knows 1 or 2 things about a thing or two. Specialising in Concept Ideation, Brand Positioning, Name & Tagline Development, he excels in Brand Creation & Campaign Ideation. As a skilled...

Jonathan Da Costa is a multidisciplinary designer and art director based in Paris. He is the founder of Index Studio, a creative partner to forward-thinking companies seeking refined and impactful brand experiences.

Tom is an Associate Creative Director at Re, a brand-led experience business. He prides himself on creating brands that are distinct, dynamic and full of character. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry and has worked with global clients such as FIFA, Skyscanner, The Global Fund and...

Dimitris Koliadimas is the Founder and Creative Director of Semiotik Design. He has been generating impactful solutions for brands and organisations for almost two decades. He holds an MA in Typo/graphic studies from the London College of Communication. Semiotik Design has contributed to the visual...

Tyrone has built an impressive 22-year career as a designer, art director, and creative director across various industries. He has gained recognition for his successful integrated campaigns, innovative design thinking, and strong collaborative approach. Tyrone has worked with diverse brands, from...

Will Knight is a freelance Art Director based in London. He previously led the creative team at It’s Nice That, an award-winning platform dedicated to inspiring the global creative community. His work includes projects for clients such as Apple, Spotify, Google, Newcastle United and Universal...

Frederick Peens, founder of MARK Studio in Cape Town, is a distinguished packaging designer with over 18 years of expertise in visual communication. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Frederick has garnered global acclaim, establishing new standards in the field. His...