Our Stories
Meet Naturalis
Based in Cape Town, Naturalis is much more than a chair manufacture factory, it has grown to become a family of nearly 40 people, some of whom come from challenging backgrounds, including those who have done prison time. We chat to Naturalis founder Sandalene Dale-Roberts and her team about how creating and manufacturing chairs has given the Naturalis team purpose, and had a transformative effect on their lives and families.
Nando’s HYD 2018 – Patterns of Success
Currently preparing for its third iteration, the Nando’s Hot Young Designer Talent Search continues to reveal a wealth of fresh local creative talent. The 2018 competition — in which designers were asked to submit a pattern with a forward-thinking South African aesthetic — was flooded with entries.
Nandos Hot Young Designer Talent Search Pattern Hunt
When Nando’s put out a call for pattern design entries for the 2018 edition of the annual Nando’s Hot Young Designer Talent Search, hundreds of talented young South Africans sent in entries that told amazing stories, inspired by various uniquely African narratives. Meet the 10 finalists in the clip above and hear from the panel of judges.
