Michael Bierut is a long-time supporter of the Design Indaba Conference and one of the most respected and awarded graphic designers globally. His work features in numerous collections, including the prestigious MOMA and Met in New York City.
Erik Kessels, creative director of communications agency KesselKramer, is also recipient of numerous photography and arts awards, with more than 50 published books to his credit. He is viewed as one of the most creative minds in the Netherlands.
Margaret Calvert is a South African-born British typographer and graphic designer credited with the design of UK road signs, along with her colleague Jock Kinneir. She is also responsible for designing the Transport font used on road signs and the Rail Alphabet font used on the British Railway system.
Other guests included members of the international consulting team tasked with the redesign of the Times Media newsrooms and operational systems, reflecting the modern requirements of a progressive media organisation. This year will see the implementation of a new multi-platform content management system, which will support a digital first approach to content. The group will also be relocating to new purpose-built premises towards the end of 2016.
The SMITH Gallery delivered an ambience to reflect the collection of talented, creative media and advertising personalities at the dinner table, paired with the imaginative food creations of Hemelhuijs chef, Jacques Erasmus.