Experience

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  Abi James Interiors

  • Cape Town

  • Interior Designer

    • May 2010 - Present
    • Cape Town

    Interior Design for safari/beach lodges & private homes.Focus is to bring a modern African twist to interior design. In particular bringing my experience in textile design and artistic background to my projects, often working with local craftsmen on certain aspects of the designing process as well. Projects include: Kaya Maya Lodge, Likoma Island, MalawiNorman Carr Safaris, South Luangwa, ZambiaKanyemba Lodge, Lower Zambezi, ZambiaRoma House, Lusaka, ZambiaHoliday home, Hermanus, South AfricaHoliday home, Pezula Golf Estate, South AfricaCurrently working on:Tongabezi, Livingstone, ZambiaLatitude Hotel, Lusaka, ZambiaDesign consultancy work:Jackal & Hide Shop, Lusaka, ZambiaTribal Textiles, South Luangwa, ZambiaKatundu Textiles, Likoma Island, Zambia

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  SOUL design

  • Retail & Accessories

    • Apr 2009 - Present

    Jewellery & Accessories aimed at safari & beach lodge shops, everything is handmade in Africa, creating & sourcing only the best in sophisticated African design. I also offer a service tailored to create unique retail spaces for safari & beach lodges. Soul design also has a soft furnishing aspect to our studio, where we make up cushions & throws for interior projects using fabrics sourced for the project.

  • Director/Owner

    • Apr 2009 - Present

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  Katundu Textiles

  • Production and Design Manager

    • Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

    Designer and Production manager of this small, bespoke hand beaded linen homeware textiles company in Malawi.

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  Tribal Textiles

  • Production and Design Manager

    • Feb 2005 - Jan 2008

    Designer and Production manager at hand painted batik textile company in Zambia.Overseeing a workforce of 1508 new design ranges per year, including 2 kids design ranges.