Thato Mankane Ranyere

Design & Visualization: Develop high-fidelity 3D spatial and furniture renderings; Project Management: lead end-to-end project lifecycles with timelines and milestones; Cross-Functional Leadership: coordinate with workshop carpenters, contractors, and suppliers to ensure manufacturing aligns with drawings and quality standards; Client & Strategy: act as primary client contact, manage scope changes, provide color/material consultations, and expand offerings into specialized commercial and laboratory layouts.

Responsible for 3D designs used to engage clients, closely coordinating with carpenters to ensure builds match the designs, managing projects from inception to completion, advising clients on color schemes for entire spaces (not just kitchens), and contributing new design concepts including lab designs and slatted ceilings, as well as furniture design.

Responsible for all design that came through the company; collaborated with carpenters and stone cutters; managed projects end-to-end; advised clients on color schemes for entire spaces; helped improve sales with strong design, often anticipating client needs from the first meeting.