Darren Bester, 2005
IT IS Design
Darren Bester began his working career in the corporate world but always had a burning desire to become an Interior Design. After a two-year stint in Europe he returned to South Africa to follow his passion for design. His studies saw him complete...
a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Interior Design at Greenside Design Center in 2005. He is a previous winner of the PG Bison Student Design Awards and has had his Honours work published in Denmark. Darren apprenticed as a junior designer at The Kite Works, under the mentorship of Charles Storr, before forming his own company, IT IS Design, in 2004 while completing his honours degree.
His company has vast experience and specializes in commercial, retail and restaurant design and has been involved on numerous projects throughout South Africa and Africa. His design philosophy is strongly based on passion, commitment to hard work and attention to detail. Darren has been on the panel of judges for various student and professional competitions and is constantly enthusiastic about promoting young interior designers in South Africa.