Winner
GIDEON WILLIAMS
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
DONALD FLINT & BARRY BRADLEY
I am in pursuit of that which is unusual, interesting, and whimsical. To explore beyond the boundaries of what is supposed to be the proper way. Searching for a new way. To let go of what this world wants me to be. To abandon the System.
2nd PLACE
ANDREW PROUDMAN
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
DONALD FLINT & BARRY BRADLEY
Armed with a passion for people, architecture and sustainability, design is a significant part of who I am, it’s in everything I do, and in everything I want to do. Consistently learning and growing, obtaining skills and knowledge, I hope to become a positive influence in the future of design.
3rd PLACE
IRYNA KHANENKO
DESIGN TIME SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
ANEL JOUBERT
Hi, I’m Iryna.
I love collaborating with the people, sharing ideas that inspire me in order to make the world a beautiful place.
My heart beats Africa. My passion for diversity and progression lights the fire within me for everything I do. My main goal is to create awareness around sustainable living, to uplift our communities and do something wonderful in design to inspire our new generations.
Finalists
ALEXANDRA MCLENNAN
BHC SCHOOL OF DESIGN
RINO BALSAMO
As an interior designer, there is no such thing as a “cookie cutter” approach. Every design and project is meant to capture the essence of your concept. Your thinking should be constantly focused on the smallest detail to design something outstanding. An Interior Designer’s worst enemy is self-doubt.
CAITLYN MELNICK
BHC SCHOOL OF DESIGN
RINO BALSAMO
My philosophy is using design to break boundaries and create spaces that evoke positive emotions. Design has influenced me from young, and I relish the creative journey of developing a simple concept into an extraordinary design. Studying in this field continuously unlocks my creativity and perseverance, and I love it.
MARCELLE VAN GREUNEN
CAD4ALL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED ARCHITECTURE
MARGA DE VOS
As Frank Lloyd Wright said: “Form and function are one”. When designing something these two aspects should go hand in hand. This is also one of the reasons I am studying in this field, to have the opportunity to design something for people that is not only an experience but something so much more.
RUAN ERASMUS
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY
VICTOR MOKABA
Architecture inspires a creative passion in me, whether it’s the tangible or intangible creation of space; I’m constantly enthralled by the impression it leaves and the fulfilment it provides personally. Creating moments, finding the balance of beauty and purpose within architectural experiences, all contribute to the journey with others.
RUBEN CARSTENS
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
DONALD FLINT & BARRY BRADLEY
Once part of a networked industrial landscape to export South African grown grain, the jetty is now transformed into a public market/space capable of growing its own produce.
I study architecture to better understand how space influences our everyday lives. This fuelled my interest in urban design and intervention.
RYAN VAN ZYL
BHC SCHOOL OF DESIGN
RINO BALSAMO
Design has always played an important role in my life, yet it is the vibrancy of cultural diversity that fuels my artistic expression. Through showcasing a combination of cultural and historic references I try to create a harmonious contrast within every unique design, each one drawing inspiration from the next while encapsulating its own identity.
