Robin Sprong

Robin sprong

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location of Robin SprongCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner and visionary of digitally printed wallpaper and surface design.

  • Education

    • Ferndale high school

      1987 - 1991
      Matric humanities
    • Ferndale high school in johannesburg and a stint at abdm

      1987 - 1991
      Design and applied arts
    • University of cape town

      2008 - 2009
      Web design and internet information services

      I studied part time at UCT back when web design HTML coding was still a thing, I also studies web search technology.

    • Afda

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      Cinematography and directing
  • Experience

    • Robin sprong wallpaper

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      Director
    • Sa navy

      Jun 1991 - Oct 1996
      Sa navy diver

      I qualified as an SA Navy Deep Diver amongst many other things. Probably one of the best times in my life. Loved the Navy and the dive teams, ships, bases I worked at during those years.

    • South african navy

      Jun 1992 - Dec 1996
      Sa navy deep diver

      SA Navy Diver - Ships Diver, Demolitions, Divers Part 1, Deep Diver, MCM's, Ships: SAS Fleur, SAS Umkomaas, SAS Outeniqua, Operational Dive Team.

    • Robin sprong wallpaper

      Jan 2003 - now

      Robin began operations in February 2006 with the aim to take advantage of the fast growing digital printing market and harness the use of photographic flair in home decor. Robin utilizes a wealth of printing possibilities from custom printed wallpapers, lampshades, glass, wood and steel surfaces to create unique decorative environments. Robin Sprong offers clients the service of choosing from a wide array of cutting-edge print designs or their own images reproduced onto any printable material required for the project. Show less

      • Surface Designer

        Jan 2004 - now
      • Surface Designer and Director at RSW

        Jan 2003 - now
    • Redneks clothing

      Jan 2004 - May 2006
      Owner and designer

      "I started Redneks clothing on a whim and thought I could be a fashion designer. I started with mens underwear in funky colours and whacky prints on some hand screen, stenciled and heat transfers. I then ventured into t-shirts, ladies underwear and sweaters. Our brand drew inspiration from simple rough graphics and used imagery that people would usually simply not use. Redneks grew rapidly and was a huge success. We got into massive chain stores, produced thousands of items and I even ended up designing items for a massive lingerie manufacturer. Shortly after though, I decided that fashion was not for me and went straight back into Photography."Redneks featured in several magazine including issues of Elle, Wicked and Salt Water Girl magazines. Redneks was also featured in a popular music video by The Sneaker Pimps. Show less

    • Exposure gallery

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2008
      Gallery owner

      Owner and Creator of Exposure Gallery at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock Cape Town. A photographic and Lomography Shop. Fine Art Photography, Camera Sales and Curation of Photo-Exhibitions. Event planning and art-work creation.

    • Red light studio

      Oct 2008 - Sept 2010
      Marketing director

      Red Light Studios are two 180m2 Lux studios in Maitland Cape Town, One Green Screen and a Black-Out studio. We are also the owners of a RedONE digital camera kit. www.red.com

    • Pink flamingo roof top cinema

      Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
      Co-creator of the pink flamingo roof top cinema

      Co-Creator of the Roof Top Cinema ontop of the Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street, Cape Town. Cinema was situated between the Airstream Park on the roof of the Hotel.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bbbee level 4 contributor

      Sansa bbbee verification agency
      Jul 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robin Sprong
      East Coast Radio House & Garden Show Gold Medal Award East Coast Radio House & Garden Show Jul 2019 This award was for best stand at the prestigious East Coast Radio House & Garden Show for our wallpaper stand at the show. And we have also a special thanks to Yannie from @mrpricehome.
    • Awarded to Robin Sprong
      International Design & Architecture Awards 2018 IDAA Sep 2018 Awarded Silver for Best Wallpaper Design
    • Awarded to Robin Sprong
      Maker to Market Award Design Foundation and M&C Saachi Abel Nov 2017 This award is given to a leading design company that understands the value of brand building and identity, marketing and consumer interaction, elevating business practices within the industry through its example.
    • Awarded to Robin Sprong
      Elle Decoration International Design Awards Elle Decoration South Africa Feb 2007 EDIDA for wallcoverings issued at Design Indaba 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador to South Africa - Visual Literacy Project

      Issued by Lomographic Society International on Jun 2005
      Lomographic Society InternationalAssociated with Robin Sprong