IDIDTHAT JUDGE
THEMBALETHU MSIBI
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE PARTNER
BLACKSWAN
SOUTH AFRICA
JUDGE’S BIO
I am the Co-Founder of BlackSwan, a boutique powerhouse creating magic for various brands, including Telkom, Absa, Miway, Bidvest Group, Clicks, and Glencore.
In my journey to becoming an all-rounder, I’ve been fortunate to work across various disciplines, including sponsorship, brand design, and activations. This privilege sets me apart and enables me to appreciate the value of smart ideas, which I chase passionately every day. I am teachable, easily distracted by pictures of miniature pigs, and a firm believer in purpose-driven communication.
JUDGE’S PICKS – WISH I DID THAT
WISH I DID THAT
Judge’s Pick – Thembalethu Msibi
JUDGES COMMENT
“Visually joyful piece that elevates the brand into a new era. Trusts it’s audience to understand the insight and idea without overcompensating for those who don’t.”
AWARDED
25 May 2026
WISH I DID THAT
Judge’s Pick – Thembalethu Msibi
JUDGES COMMENT
“Powerful addition to the existing core organising idea that still manages to be empathetic, smart and purposeful.”
AWARDED
25 May 2026
WISH I DID THAT
Judge’s Pick – Thembalethu Msibi
JUDGES COMMENT
“Gorgeous illustrations. An honour to the “hand-made”, and we could all use a bit of that in our craft.”
AWARDED
25 May 2026
