About
We work exclusively with organisations whose values align with ours ~ and we’ve been doing it since 2007.
We are a small, close-knit core team. Decent livelihoods matter to us. We bring genuine passion, deep sector knowledge and technical depth to every project ~ and we like working alongside our clients as part of your team.
Karien van der Westhuizen
Strategic creative & founder
A strategic creative with 30+ years media & communications experience, Karien cofounded the earth is round in 2007. She has deep experience in strategic branding, copy writing & web & publication design and brings a genuine passion for values-based work.
Michelle Nelson
Studio manager
A veteran studio manager with 19 years experience, Michelle orchestrates project management, accounts and production workflows. Her meticulous approach to deadlines and budgets combined with a warm & calm demeanour ensures low-stress execution of creative projects.
Sumit Malakar
Website developer
A versatile full-stack developer bringing expertise in both front-end and back-end development. Sumit is skilled in translating design concepts into responsive and user-friendly fully functional websites. Always ready to jump in on any task, no matter how big or small, Sumit brings quick delivery at a high standard.
Cindy de Bruyn
Senior website developer
A seasoned web developer with 16 years of building robust and scalable digital solutions. Cindy combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of modern web architectures to deliver high-quality solutions. Always ready to tackle complex challenges, Cindy brings intelligent and creative solutions to web projects.