[Design Indaba 2015] The Emerging Creatives Class of 2015

With a record number of applications for 2015, the curators had the near-impossible task of narrowing 262 applications to just 40 successful candidates.

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 at Design Indaba Expo 2015:

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

Design Indaba and the Department of Arts and Culture have also selected five up-and-coming designers to be part of their Mentorship Programme, to learn from seasoned professionals.

They are:

• "Buzz" Nxasana - Mentor: Mark Horner and Andrew Makin (Design Work Shop)
  
• Chantell Lungiswa Joe - Mentor: Bryan Ramkilawan (Cape Town Fashion Council)
  
• Muhammad Gangat - Mentor: Veejay Archary (Black Africa Brand Consulting)
  
• Koketso Mohlala - Mentor: Geraldine Fenn
  
• Musonda Kabwe - Mentor: Ross Chowles

For more information visit Design Indaba.