Ian Nel

Creative Brandcrafter/Director
Status:

2013 is going to be a great one!

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Fine Art (UCT)
Specialising in New Media and design

All about Ian: Ian, co-founder of Engage and talented designer, manages to balance creativity with operations- and production management without missing a beat. His high standards and ability to work well under pressure also means that our office runs like a well-oiled branding machine that exceeds client expectations.
Favourite design piece of the moment:
Africandy is a curated design emporium representing the best South African designers, in an online store that makes cutting-edge interior design accessible wherever you are. Showcasing the finest South African furniture and lifestyle products, Africandy allows its customers to compare and choose from a carefully selected but comprehensive range of quality pieces.

Chris Human

Strategic Brandcrafter/Director
Status:

Inspired by the return of copy driven ads!

Qualifications:

Bcom Economics & Politics (UCT)
BA (HONS) Brand Leadership (VEGA)

All about Chris: Chris (a self-proclaimed perfectionist) is one of the founding members of Engage Brandcraft. His strategic strengths are complemented with a knack for copywriting and an eye for aesthetics. A wide skillset helps him guide the brand development process and ensures that our brand creations are as relevant as they are impactful.
Favourite design piece of the moment:

American Airlines logo rework A great combination of the classic references (A, Eagle and American Flag colours) in a total new package.

Dijon Jones

Snr. Creative Brandcrafter
Status:

Be Smiling!

Qualifications:

BA Creative Brand Communication (VEGA)

Specialising in Visual Communications

All about Dijon: Dijon started his career at Engage and has dedicated much of his time to the meticulous crafting of many brand touchpoints - his particular area of expertise being brand identities and web design. With a Loerie behind his back and his fresh approach and clean design style, he is a vital creative asset and a combination that fits perfectly with the Engage high-end client base.
Favourite design piece of the moment:

In the world of digital, it really is refreshing to see beautiful print work still has it's punch! The execution of the calendar is done extremely well, with beautiful photos and wonderful typography to really make it stand out.

Stephi Holmwood

Creative Brandcrafter
Status:

So excited to start a new year at Engage Brandcraft! Looking so forward to all the new design challenges I'm faced with this year.

Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design & Production, Specialising in Print Design

All about Stephi: I love unique, concept driven design that is minimalistic and clean. I thoroughly enjoy creating type driven design elements as well as designing and crafting layouts and logos. I thrive on design that is all about the finer details and makes you look/think twice. I am a perfectionist and like things to be done and carried out properly and meticulously.
Favourite design piece of the moment:
Si Scott is a full-time artist, designer and
creative consultant based in the UK.

Robynne Rowlinson

Strategic Brandcrafter
Status:

"If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace"- John Lennon

Qualifications:

Performance Diploma in Opera (SACM UCT)
Diploma in fine art & commercial photography (Ruth Prowse School of Art)
Post Graduate in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management (Red & Yellow)

All about Robynne: The advertising & brand crafting industry has allowed me to merge my passion for the creative arts with my drive for a conceptual and strategic thinking process. Strategy allows me to constantly consider and engage with trends and developments of the ad world, as well as contemplate what makes people tick and motivates their choices. Everyday I wake up excited to be able to work in a field that inspires and challenges me. I aim to 'fear comfort' and enjoy the spontaneity of the industry and the versatility of each project.
Favourite design piece of the moment:
A new two-storey mural by Faith47 on the exterior of OnsPlek in Albertus Street is part of a series of interventions by an interconnected web of volunteers who have helped transform this Central City shelter in more ways than one.

Brent
Nygaard

Creative Brandcrafter
Status:

Excited about new clients and our journey into the digital realm!

Qualifications:

BA Creative Brand Communication (VEGA)Specialising in Visual Communications

All about Brent: As an American born in Kenya and living in Cape Town, I know what it means to be versatile and diverse. The same applies to my creative life where I love learning new techniques and new mediums, whatever it takes to make something both conceptually and visually beautiful. My diversity in different mediums also stems from my love of the process. The journey of going from ideas to finished design is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.
Favourite design piece of the moment:
This website and brand