South Africa, July 11 -- My name is Bathabile Xaba, I've been working in the creative industry for six years now, part of the Sunshinegun team for five of those. I am a senior designer and my work focuses on visual identities, packaging, and art direction - all driven by a love for turning big ideas into beautifully crafted design.

I actually studied financial accounting first, but my love for the arts started in high school. Eventually, I followed that passion and found my way into design.

Sunshinegun was awarded a partner pass from Open Chair through a collaboration we'd done with them. As part of that, I was nominated by Sunshinegun to attend as a Young Lion. Open Chair is a community for women in advertising and marketing, created t...