Mlondolozi Hempe

Mlondolozi Hempe

@umongo


Mlondolozi Hempe is a South African multidisciplinary designer, curator and consultant based in Cape Town . His work covers furniture design, architecture, interior design and sustainable design consulting , he has a passion for illustration art, photography and painting he wants to share with the art world.   Through his company Umongo he has curated exhibitions at Design Indaba, and Santa Fe New Mexico. His aesthetic for design can be seen from collaborations with internationally recognised South African designers and artists. He believes collaboration is a strong foundation for purposeful design .     Some of Hempe’s work that has greatly illustrated his design palette and unique perspective include Imdadu bench, Dream Chair , A xhosa inspired living space, A Dining Space, Art Meets Design, Wooden Potjie, Design Indaba, African Contemporary Art Sant Fe.  Hempe has further been invited to be on the judging panel for the Dezeen Awards 2021 , World Interior news 2021, Re-Thinking The Future Awards 2021 and World Architecture Awards2021.