Joan Viljoen | Creative Director

Joan Viljoen is a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic design, brand development, and interior design. She holds a BA (Fine Arts) in Graphic Design from Stellenbosch University and began her career in Cape Town’s top creative agencies, including King James RSVP and Lowe Bull South Africa. Her portfolio includes work for global names like Levi Strauss, Johnny Walker, Nike, Allan Gray, and Elle Décor — ranging from brand identities and editorial campaigns to high-end corporate and promotional material. Joan later served as Creative Director at Shofar, leading brand and media design for non-profits and public campaigns. Her passion for interiors grew as she took on large-scale spatial projects, blending brand identity with interior space.

Today, Joan leads Joan Viljoen Design, with a focus on high-end residential and commercial interiors. Her work has been featured internationally in Elle Décor (UK, Japan, SA), House & Leisure, Home Beautiful (Australia), and Creative Review, earning recognition from awards like D&AD (UK) and One Show (USA).

Jeandré Viljoen | Operations Director

Jeandré’s journey from physical therapy to interior design brings a unique blend of care, precision, and practical skill to the studio. With years of experience helping people move better, he approaches design with the same attention to detail and problem-solving mindset — focusing on how spaces feel and function in everyday life.

Over the past decade, Jeandré transitioned from supporting the business behind the scenes to a full-time leadership role at Joan Viljoen Design. As Operations Director, he manages projects, procurement, and production — ensuring every detail is carefully planned and executed. He’s also an avid furniture designer and skilled carpenter, bringing a hands-on edge to the studio’s creative and build process.