Melo Nhlapo - https://hellomelo.co.za/

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Hi, I’m Melo, a multidisciplinary creative specializing in art direction and fashion design.

About

Hi, I’m Melo, a multidisciplinary creative specializing in art direction and fashion design. Passionate about stories told through design, I bring ambition, drive, and a collaborative spirit to every project I undertake.

I thrive in dynamic, challenging environments and value the power of teamwork and meaningful connections to achieve shared goals. A lifelong learner, I’m always eager to expand my knowledge and skills to create impactful and inspiring work.

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • TswanaIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 2

Humiliated online, a determined wannabe influencer enrols in the only university that will accept her, hoping to reclaim her lost social status—whatever it takes

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  • Art Director

Trapped in poverty at the crumbling Hotel Afreeca, three workers uncover a hidden room and a machine that prints endless cash. But the price is unthinkable: every hour, it must be fed a freshly dead body. As greed overtakes survival, their humanity begins to unravel—and escape may cost more than their lives.

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  • Production Designer

Work experience

Production Designer · Sisanda Henna FilmsJul 2024 – Oct 2024 · 4 mos

Creating graphics | Creating presentations | Overall creating distinct visual identities for each story while maintaining a cohesive series style

Education

National Certificate inFashion Design & Retail Buying · Damelin2010 – 2012

Winner of 2010 Fashion Show

Certifications and awards

Best Production Design Nominee2024 – 2025

South African Television And Film Awards

Best Achievement In Art Direction TV Comedy Nominee2024
Best Production Design Nomniee2025
Best Production Design Nominee2025

Fame Shorts Film Festival 2025

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