Different
ByDesign.

ByDesign is a full-service communications, content, public relations and digital firm built to deliver real business results in the marketing, advertising and communications research industry.

We have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with partners across the continent, and capabilities across the globe.

Different ByDesign.

ByDesign is a full-service communications, content, public relations and digital firm built to deliver real business results in the marketing, advertising and communications research industry.

We have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with partners across the continent, and capabilities across the globe. 

Our News

Our Services

From strategy, media, social media to content and crisis communications, we’ve got the tools and the team to get it done. It’s all intentional. It’s all ByDesign.

Communication Strategy and Implementation

From internal communications to media and social media, we help deliver your message to the right audience 

Public Relations. Crisis Communications.

Your story, told right, whether you’re launching, growing or navigating change. 

Digital

We turn attention into action and we track every click to optimise performance. Websites, SEO, social content, influencer management or paid media. We make digital deliver business results.  

Investor Relations

In the investor community, we know the nuances and regulations, and how these can impact your reputation. For us, it’s about shaping perception, building trust and attracting long-term investment.   

Training

Whether you’re on stage, in front of the camera, or online, we’ll help you show up. We offer media training, public speaking training, storytelling training and LinkedIn training.  

Research

Our research offering is designed to create insights that matter, to best tell your story.  

Our Clients

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Our Directors

Kevin Welman & Vanessa Baard

Kevin Welman & Vanessa Baard

We’ve been in communications for decades leading agencies, managing reputations and navigating every channel.

Our Directors

Kevin Welman & Vanessa Baard

We’ve been in communications for decades leading agencies, managing reputations and navigating every channel. 

Our Senior Team

Nicola Honey

Associate

Tshepiso Gabaocoe

Associate

Natalie D'Amico

Associate

Syreeta van Rooyen

Associate

Karli Smilkstein

Associate

Kate Morgan

Head of Digital

Peter Mokoko

Head of Media

Our Awards

Since 2016, we’ve been creating award-winning work that delivers business results.  

28

28 Prism Awards

4

4 Sabre Awards

1

1 Cannes Award

5

On average 5 awards per year

16

We’ve won awards on behalf of 16 clients  

ByDesign Communications Our Awards

Contact Us

Vanessa Baard

Mobile: (+27) 82 331 8158

Email: v.baard@bdcomms.co.za

LinkedIn: Vanessa Baard

Kevin Welman

Mobile: (+27) 82 924 5048

Email: k.welman@bdcomms.co.za

LinkedIn: Kevin Welman

Johannesburg Office

Wild Fig Business Park Block E, Unit 51, 1494 Cranberry Street, Honeydew 

Cape Town Office

4 Mountain Close, Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg