Johan du Toit
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About
With more than 30 years’ experience in design for production, I bring a wealth of creativity, technical skill and design thinking to the table.
I have developed a deep knowledge of audiovisual systems integration at room and product scale, through hands-on experimentation and learning, as well as in collaboration with industry experts.
Working within an extended experience design team has equipped me to shape immersive environments with meaningful, well-contextualised content that captures attention and tells a story.
Coupled with the above, I have extensive experience in coordinating batch production and custom-built solutions.
I have received recognition through multiple design awards and have been credited for my contributions in several projects. -
Education
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NHD Industrial Design Industrial DesignCape Peninsula University of Technology1989 - 1993
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Experience
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Head of Product Design & FabricationCape Town, South AfricaApr 2011 - Present (15 years 3 months)Having been part of the company since its early startup phase with just three employees, I have contributed to its growth into a thriving, multi-national business with over 20 professionals. With a natural ability to identify challenges and rapidly visualize solutions, I pride myself in being resourceful and tenacious, working hard to see projects through to the end.
My daily work includes:
-Converting content and narrative to physical and digital user experiences.
-Innovative ideas for user experience in both physical and digital environments.
-Design refinement and value retention from start to finished product.
-The effective application of technology for customised user experiences.
-Deep understanding of systems and integration on larger scale experiences.
-Develop custom engineering solutions for unique, specialised products.
-Clear and effective team, manufacturing and client communication.
Other Responsibilities include:
-Technical coordination with client and suppliers
-Team coordination and resource planning
-Project scope and cost projections & tracking
-Design direction
-Installation planning and site / contractor management
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Awards
-2007 & 2008 Carrol Boyes Metal – Overall winner
-2016 Red Dot Design Award – (Shark Sense VR – formula D_)
-2018 A’Design Iron Award (Shark Sense VR – formula D_)
-2018 IxDA Award Finalist (Shark Sense VR – formula D_) -
Affiliations
-Founding member of the Cape Town Design Network (2010 - 2015)
-Member of the Cape Town 2014 World Design Capital bid team (2010 – 2011)
-Organiser of the CTDN Design Dialogues sessions (2014 – 2015) -
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On Coroflot@JohandT, member since 2025