Founded in 2014, Circle Branding by Design is a strategic branding and creative studio based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. We partner with visionary businesses to build sustainable, high-impact brands rooted in clarity, purpose, and creativity.
As a Level 2 QSE with 51% black ownership, we are proudly independent, diverse, and committed to contributing meaningfully to South Africa’s creative economy.
We work with purpose-led startups, established enterprises, and visionary leaders who value the power of design. If you’re ready to elevate your brand, we’re ready to partner with you.
Led by Debby Stuart, our multidisciplinary team combines design thinking with business acumen. We’re collaborators, creators, and critical thinkers, always pushing the boundaries of what branding can do.
Debby is Circle’s visionary, opportunist and champion. With a remarkable background in both production and management, Debby has a profound understanding of both the creative process and the business behind it. She’s a real go-getter who embraces challenges and seeks new opportunities to maximise clients’ return on investment. She’s headed up a variety of projects for clients such as Absa, Alliance Media, Edgars, Gosh Cosmetics, South Point, Sun International, Vox Telecom and White Pearl Resorts. She co-leads Circle with equal attention to the business and the creative goals of clients with steadfast dedication to bring clarity, commitment and delight to all she does.
Rob is an award-winning creative director that brings a holistic approach to branding. Combining strategy, design, advertising and art direction, his experience gives him a point of view unique to the industry. Over the years, he’s created breakthrough work for large and small brands including Absa, Maybach, Standard Bank, Sun International, Vox Telecom, and many more. His work has been recognised by The Loeries, The Clio Awards, Logo Lounge and Brand Magazine, as well as being featured in a wide range of design and creative publications. Rob is also an experienced piper, the bandleader of the Benoni MacTalla Pipe Band, and an avid motorcyclist.
Devina is a results-driven leader with a collaborative approach and passion for people and creativity. Proven track record of driving growth, impact, and excellence in teams and clients. She has expertise in building high-performing teams, business and brand respositioning initiatives, and fostering inclusive cultures.
Tracy Porter is a seasoned advertising and branding specialist with 28 years of experience spanning through-the-line campaign management, client success, and integrated operations. She began her career in the industry in an IT and operational role, where she helped develop a groundbreaking online branding tool that bridged technology and marketing. With deep agency experience in big and small brands, Tracy is known for her ability to align people, processes, and creative delivery—ensuring exceptional results through strategic resource and project management.
Let’s get in touch
info@circledesign.co.za
+27 (0)83 305 1108
Physical Address
Third Floor, Silky Oak House
Ballyoaks Office Park
35 Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, 2022
Company Details
Circle Branding by Design Pty (Ltd.)
Company Reg: 2014/208590/07
VAT Reg: 4790267993
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Circle Branding by Design is a Level 2 QSE with 51% black ownership.