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ConHill – Creative Uprising

ConHill – Creative Uprising

Creativity Meets Constitution

A design mentorship programme supporting young creatives to develop products inspired by South Africa’s democratic values.

Emerging designers often lack the resources or support to transform their ideas into tangible products — especially ones that engage with national narratives.

Two square needlepoint designs display tally marks. One is white with black tallies, the other black with white tallies. Both show four vertical lines crossed diagonally by a fifth line, representing the number five, and are set on a transparent background.

Three stacked black bucket hats, each with a white band and a rectangular patch on the front. The top hat reads “RESPECT,” the middle “JUSTICE,” and the bottom “EQUALITY,” all in white capital letters.

Youth-led design rooted in democratic ideals

Products showcased and sold at the Movement Store

Practical design mentorship and enterprise coaching delivered

ART AID mentored a cohort of young entrepreneurs through a product development process centered on the values of the South African Constitution. Participants created sellable items for the Movement Store, learning to connect civic themes with commercial potential.

Participants created Constitution-themed product ranges, honed storytelling skills grounded in civic identity, and gained exposure and income through formal retail channels.

A colourful shop display features vibrant patterned fabrics, art prints of children on a grey wall, mugs with bold designs, beaded jewellery, white aprons, stacked boxes, and shelves with folded textiles. The store has an artistic, modern, and eclectic style.

A gold rectangular pendant with the word “MASKIND” in stylised cut-out letters hangs from a black cord, resting on a textured dark grey fabric background. The pendant has smooth, shiny edges and an attached gold loop for the cord.

A hand with medium brown skin rests on a white surface, wearing two wide, black beaded bracelets with white beaded letters spelling “dignity.” The lighting is soft, with the bracelets as the focal point.

A neon sign on a weathered beige wall reads

A man in a red striped shirt and black mask hands papers to a woman in colourful traditional attire. They sit at a table with two laptops and documents. Two other people, one wearing a mask, are in the background inside a sunlit, worn room.

A red shirt with white text reading “healed by healing others Thokoza! Makhosi!” hangs behind two black, round, woven tray-like baskets displayed on a dark, textured surface. The background wall is grey and partially visible.

A black-and-white illustration shows a smiling person wearing a hat and shawl seated in a wheelchair. The background is filled with white dots. Below, handwritten text reads, “Everyone has the right to life.”.

Three black bucket hats stacked on top of each other, each featuring a white rectangular patch with bold black text. From top to bottom, the hats read:

A display shelf holds six colourful woven pouches tied with string, each above a white square with a black letter. Together, the squares spell “RIGHTS.” The shelf and background are black, giving a bold contrast to the vibrant pouches and letters.

A group of people gathers inside a colourful, well-lit shop filled with shelves and art. A large, bright sign above reads “THE MOVEMENT SHOP” in multicoloured block letters. The walls and displays feature vivid decor and creative arrangements.

People stand in front of The Movement Shop at night, illuminated by colourful lights (red, green, blue). A white marquee and speakers are set up nearby. Wet pavement and leafy tree branches frame the lively, urban outdoor scene.

Colourful geometric murals with bold shapes (triangles, circles, rectangles) are painted on black walls. Three framed, vibrant, cartoon-style artworks hang nearby. Part of a metal mesh vent appears above, adding texture to the eclectic scene.

A black display wall features metal afro combs and black-and-white prints of people attached with clips. Two hats labelled

Three silver chains with black pendants shaped like the African continent are laid out vertically on a white surface, evenly spaced and parallel to each other. The pendants are glossy and reflect light, highlighting their distinct Africa silhouette.

A boutique display with colourful jewellery, hats, and patterned wristbands on black shelves. Hanging below are bright scarves, white T-shirts with

Five rectangular, beaded panels are arranged in two rows on a beige surface. Each panel features vertical stripes and a diagonal line. Three have white backgrounds with black stripes, whilst two have black backgrounds with white stripes.

Six square panels with beaded blue backgrounds and large, orange beaded letters on each, spelling

Black and white illustration of joyful people with raised arms, including a person in a wheelchair, celebrating together. The background features radiating lines and partially visible text at the top that reads:

Three keyrings shaped from wire spell out “Democracy,” “Equality,” and “Respect” in cursive writing. The words are arranged one below the other on a textured dark background. The wire is light-coloured, standing out against the surface.

Close-up of a mosaic made from small, round, shiny beads arranged on a grid. The beads form an abstract black and white pattern with scattered clusters that create a high-contrast, pixelated effect, resembling a digital image or code.

Four white bucket hats are stacked on a white surface against a dark wall. Each hat has a black band and a rectangular patch with black text:

A black wristwatch with a shiny face lies on a dark fabric. The strap is made of dark beads and brown string, with white cube beads spelling “FREEDOM” in black letters woven into the strap.

ConHill – Creative Uprising

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