PORT FO L I OTENJIWE MOYANAINTERIOR DESIGNER
Interior designer, entrepreneur, blogger. Founded Zuva Interiors in Zimbabwe & South Africa.Passionate & self-motivated with retail, corporate & residential design experience.Strong project management & client relationship management
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INTERIOR DESIGN RETAIL STYLING
BEFORE
BEFORE
PRIVATE KITCHEN PATIOJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
ONGOING
PROJECT Kitchen patio designOBJECTIVE Complete outdoor design for a kitchen patio;
direct and supervise landscaper to integrate landscaping design into overall concept
EXECUTION Full-service interior design & project management
YSWARA/L’OCCITANEJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
2014
PROJECT In-store activation for Yswara at L’Occitane flagship store launch at Melrose Arch
OBJECTIVE Create a concept that celebrates the essence of Yswara as a luxury brand; communicate the brand’s ethos of “origins” “journey” “essence” and “community
EXECUTION Installation concept, retail styling, brand activation
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INTERIOR DESIGN
PRESTIGE DRY CLEANERJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
ONGOING
PROJECT Retail store renovationOBJECTIVE Devise a concept for a newly bought franchise;
create modern decor, enhance space utilisation, optimise functionality of services o�ered
EXECUTION Full-service interior design & project management
OUTDOOR DESIGN
PRIVATE FIRE PITJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
ONGOING
PROJECT Fire pit designOBJECTIVE Complete outdoor design for a fire pit; direct
and supervise landscaper to integrate landscaping design into overall concept
EXECUTION Full-service interior design & project management
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INTERIOR DESIGN
PRIVATE RESIDENCEJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
ONGOING
PROJECT Renovation of 3-bedroom homeOBJECTIVE Re-design and furnish recently bought home,
creating a sense of openness with modern elements - emphasise luxury style without sacrificing comfort and coziness
EXECUTION Full-service interior design
DINING
BAR
LIFESTYLE MATERIAL INTERIORSTYLE
CONCEPT
LOFT RENOVATION CONCEPTMILAN, ITALY
2013
PROJECT Renovation of 2 separate apartments into 1 loftOBJECTIVE Create an urban sanctuary for an architect with
a mezzanine work space and open living space. Optimize a small space to enhance functionality for seamless city dwelling
EXECUTION Design conceptualisation and technical drawings. Grade: 90%; Diploma overall grade: Suma cum laude
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INTERIOR DESIGN
AFRICA PRACTICEHARARE, ZIMBABWE
2012
PROJECT Conversion of 4-bedroom house into o�ce
OBJECTIVE Create an open-plan o�ce environment that ensures privacy while promoting collaboration
EXECUTION Full-service interior design
KIYOMI COUTUREJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
2011
PROJECT Conversion of dilapidated o�ce into fashion boutique
OBJECTIVE Create a glamorous atmosphere that invites leisurely shopping and interaction with owner
EXECUTION Design concept
INTERIOR DESIGN
BEFORE
PRIVATE RESIDENCEJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
2010
PROJECT Furnishing 2-bedroom residential apartment
OBJECTIVE Create a sanctuary that incporates the client’s existing furniture and found pieces in an ecclectic, modern style
EXECUTION Full-service interior design
INTERIOR DESIGN 4
PROJECT Diploma Final Project: Hospitality design concept
OBJECTIVE Visually represent a living room in one-point perspective
EXECUTION Design concept and 3D visualisations. Grade: 100%, Diploma overall grade: 93% distinction
CONCEPT
INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTEJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
2012
ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGNMILAN, ITALY
2013
CONCEPT
PROJECT Temporary store design for FirmenichOBJECTIVE Create a concept for Firmenich for a temporary
store that will solve a unique challenge the brand is facing. Determine event concept, location, timing, and marketing
EXECUTION Design concept, technical drawings, visualisations, space plan. Grade: 93%, first in class. Diploma overall grade: Suma cum laude
Company History Installation
ScentExperience
Social Space
Social Space
Flavour Experience
PUBLIC ENTRANCE
PRIVATE ENTRANCE/EXIT
PUBLIC EXIT
PUBLIC EXIT
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ENDTENJIWE MOYANAINTERIOR DESIGNER
Interior designer, entrepreneur, blogger. Founded Zuva Interiors in Zimbabwe & South Africa.Passionate & self-motivated with retail, corporate & residential design experience.Strong project management & client relationship management
M +27 73 394 8224
B tumblr.com/ZUVALifeCulture
P pinterest.com/tenji
F facebook.com/zuvainteriors
T twitter.com/zuvainteriors
FOUNDER
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Skills
TOOLS
• 3-D modeling & rendering • Technical drawings • Design conceptualisation • Design plan (FF&E schedule, costing,
sourcing, supply & installation) • Project management • Client & supplier relationship manage-
ment • Languages: English, Shona, advanced
French, beginners Italian
AutoCADSketch-UpInteriCAD 3DIllustrator
PhotoshopMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Publisher
TENJIWE MOYANAINTERIOR DESIGNER
Design experienceDESIGN PRINCIPAL, Zuva Interiors, Johannesburg 2014Manage company, including company strategy, financials, budgeting, marketing, social media, branding, web design, client pitching, relationship managementCreate design concepts (moodboards, materials, colour scheme, 3D visualisations, sketches), technical drawings, create & execute design plan, project sourcing & supply, project management, retail installation concept & stylingProjects: 3-bedroom house renovation; dry-cleaner renovation; garden, patio & fire-pit design & execution; bedroom redecora-tion; loft concept; retail installation; design consultations
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN, BLAST Architetti, Milan 2013Source lounge design elements, supervise site, conduct target client lifestyle analysis, write lifestyle analysis report for submission in French and EnglishProjects: Apartment renovation, government housing proposal
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Zuva Interiors, Harare 2012Conduct design consultation, create design concept, gen-erate floor plans, outline & execute design plan, project budgeting and managementProjects: Renovation of house into commercial o�ce; fashion boutique design concept, NGO o�ce suite design, design consul-tations, professional shopping
Interior designer, entrepreneur, blogger. Founded Zuva Interiors in Zimbabwe & South Africa.Passionate & self-motivated with retail, corporate & residential design experience.Strong project management & client relationship management
M +27 73 394 8224
F facebook.com/zuvainteriors
T twitter.com/zuvainteriors
B tumblr.com/ZUVALifeCulture
P pinterest.com/tenji
FOUNDER
ZuvaInteriors.com
Education2013 Diploma of Interior Design Istituto Europeo di Design, Italy
2012 Diploma of Interior DesignDistinction The Interior Design Institute of
South Africa, South Africa
2007 Bachelor of Arts, Economics Harvard University – United
States
Suma CumLaude
Work experienceCORPORATE FINANCE ANALYST, Liquid Africa 2010–12 Equity capital raisingTransactions executed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, Africa-Day.org 2010Event managementWorld Cup Gala Dinner attended by 200 guests
INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST, J. P. Morgan 2008–09Mergers & acquisitions; capital raisingTraining in New York, Transactions worth $33.7bn executed
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