Reshaping the Conversation: Margot Molyneux on Collaboration and Creative Integrity

Margot Molyneux is a name synonymous with the evolution of South African design. After years of defining minimalist elegance through her own label, she has shifted her focus to a larger mission: showcasing the depth of our local talent through Design Week South Africa.

We caught up with Margot to talk about the beauty of collaboration and what it means to lead with integrity in the creative industry.

The Uniform: Ballo x Sindiso Khumalo

Margot’s current hardware of choice is a piece of wearable history: the Nova frame by Ballo x Sindiso Khumalo.

"I love both brands and have watched them grow and shine over the years," Margot tells us. "A collaboration is always a special marking in time, a point at which two designers meet to create something new. The glasses are also beautiful and timeless."

On Resilience and Optimism

In a landscape that can often feel challenging, Margot finds her inspiration in the "resourceful and resilient" nature of the makers themselves.

"We need to remind ourselves that the possibilities—despite the hardships we face—are endless," she says. For Margot, the shift in the global conversation comes down to self-belief: "I think we are learning to listen and to love our own voices. It’s through this integrity that we are proving to the rest of the world that our craftsmanship, creativity and perspective matter."

Championing the Future

Through Design Week South Africa, Margot is moving beyond conversation and into action, creating the infrastructure for the next generation of creatives to thrive.

"We aim to make an integral change for the future of the creative industry in our country," she notes, a sentiment that resonates deeply with our own mission at Ballo.

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