Exploring circularity to inform contemporary South African design process

Hall 5 Seminar Theatre

Mohammed Jogie

Head of Strategy and Design, Institute of Media, Strategy & Design (iMSD)

Exploring circularity to inform contemporary South African design process

Time: 13h30 – 14h00

Sustainability without sacrificing aesthetics. For many years the assumption in packaging design was that minimalist aesthetics equalled sustainability. While it’s true that simpler designs often use fewer resources, sustainability is not limited to a stripped-back look. Increasingly, brands are rethinking their packaging strategies to align with environmental goals while maintaining strong visual identities.

Mo will unpack the following:

Sustainable packaging design trends 2025: What’s next for brands, print providers and designers.
Multimodal packaging design: How packaging companies, designers and brands can leverage circular economy principles to accelerate their market position.

3. Regenerative packaging design – A case study on how to leverage circularity in your business.

Mohammed Jogie is an award-winning designer, artist, writer and educator. He studied fine art, graphic design and multimedia design. His current research focuses on design strategy with particular emphasis on circular and regenerative design. He has done work for a number of tech multinationals, including Apple, Wacom, HP, Alludo and Adobe. He is head of Strategy and Design at the Institute of Media, Strategy & Design (iMSD), a comprehensive creative consultancy. He is the founder of Creativeweek. He has hosted workshops across the globe, enabling a wide variety of audiences.

He is an Adobe Certified Expert. He has served as Vice President of Ico-D and board member of think, DSA, Cafe and the Central REC for Printing SA. He is a member of SAGD, ISTD, London City and Guilds, Index, and Indigo. He is a lead on the Mandela poster project collective and 20×20 design democracy initiatives. His current board/ executive committee engagements include Vansa, Defsa, PADI, DCSA, and the G20 working group. He teaches design, creativity and tools to individuals and corporates and is currently a lead lecturer for the senior integrated communication design program at the Tshwane University of Technology. He is an accredited assessor and moderator with the MCT and FP&M Setas. He has just released a trans-disciplinary design book called InDesign Masterclass, which is available on Amazon.