We are a small creative team obsessed with helping brands tell their story authentically through intelligent strategy and thoughtful design.

Collaboration is critical for success. Our holistic, everyone-on-board approach ensures our clients are involved in the process from concept to execution, bringing voice and connection to the work from the get-go.
As co-founders of Unknown and creators of the work, Linel Louw and Coenraad Sutton are the primary contacts for every client and bring experience, passion and commitment to every project. Bound by their love for intelligent design, the team come together each day with the goal to produce beautiful, impactful and results-driven work. Linel and Coenraad both hold an Honours Degree in Information Design from the University of Pretoria and have both been working with brands since 2008.

Recently, their branding for Nico Van Der Meulen Architects was selected to be featured in The Best Professional Services Designs by DesignRush, a platform known for promoting some of the best design from around the world.

Linel and Coenraad for Visi Magazine, photographed by Marijke Willems.

We are a small creative team obsessed with helping brands tell their story authentically through intelligent strategy and thoughtful design.

Collaboration is critical for success. Our holistic, everyone-on-board approach ensures our clients are involved in the process from concept to execution, bringing voice and connection to the work from the get-go.

As co-founders of Unknown and creators of the work, Linel Louw and Coenraad Sutton are the primary contacts for every client and bring experience, passion and commitment to every project. Bound by their love for intelligent design, the team come together each day with the goal to produce beautiful, impactful and results-driven work.

Linel and Coenraad both hold an Honours Degree in Information Design from the University of Pretoria and have both been working with brands since 2008.

Recently, their branding for Nico Van Der Meulen Architects was selected to be featured in The Best Professional Services Designs by DesignRush, a platform known for promoting some of the best design from around the world.

Linel and Coenraad for Visi Magazine, photographed by Marijke Willems.

When our clients are happy, we're happy.

Zale Hechter
Chief Executive Officer, CliqTech


Their process is very unique and inspirational (when coming to understand our brand). Understanding what makes our brand tick has also helped us to communicate to our staff and transformed our on-boarding process.

It’s really been a game-changer for us.

Evette Annandale
Director, Design Central SA


With each meeting, email, Zoom call and each proposal I felt listened to, and my brand cared for. With each step of the development process, my confidence kept growing as Design Central flourished under their craftsmanship. They dedicate time, passion, energy, creativity, care, soul and spirit to the work they do – and the results are world-class designs.

André Krige
Architect | Director, TwoFiveFive Architects


Working with UNKNOWN is a refreshing experience. Their approach to design is unique. Their design methodology is clear and applied successfully. They deliver on time and within budget. Their work speaks for itself. UNKNOWN will remain our first choice for brand strategy and identity design.

Joe Paine
Product Designer


Working with UNKNOWN is constructive, decisive and efficient when it comes to finding solutions to my numerous branding and web problems, and are congruently perceptive and sensitive to the execution of the visual communication and strategy.

Greg Gamble
Owner, Tonic Design


Working with UNKNOWN is uncomplicated. They make the design process seem effortless and stress free. I know it is not. Their confidence in their ability is commendable.

Hendre Bloem
Interior Designer, Stylist and Consultant


Working with UNKNOWN is truly effortless. From start to finish they go the extra mile in executing exactly what I wanted my brand to portray. Give them full creative freedom to come up with a unique, one of a kind design and product, presented in the most beautiful and professional manner. The end result speaks for itself.

Unknown Design Agency
Founded 2014 in Johannesburg,
South Africa
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Our Terms of Service

All projects are subject to our Terms of Service, which we provide to clients before we commence with business. Our terms provide a comprehensive overview of our processes in relation to the project scope and ensures that our clients understand these as well.

You are welcome to send us an email with any queries.