About
Simba is an Art Director and Creative Strategist working across visual identity, creative direction, and cultural research. His multidisciplinary practice bridges design, music, fashion, and contemporary culture, using research-led thinking to develop concepts that are both strategically grounded and culturally relevant.
Working across brand systems, campaigns, editorial, and spatial experiences, Simba develops visual narratives that connect with audiences through clear ideas and thoughtful execution. His approach combines conceptual rigour with experimentation, drawing on critical research to challenge convention and shape distinctive creative outcomes.
Education
Royal College of Art
MA Experimental Visual Communication, 2022–2023
Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship
University of the Arts London – Central Saint Martins
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design, 2016–2019
University of the Arts London – Camberwell College of Arts
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Product Design), 2015–2016
Selected Experience
Common Knowledge
Creative & Brand Direction Consultant
Colours x Studio
Insights & Research
New Balance Football (via SHELTER)
Visual Research
Colournary
Head of Design (Relaunching Soon)
Burberry
Art Direction – Brand Experience
PUMA
Insights & Visual Research
Forever. Faster. Campaign, 2024
Visual Strategy
Jordan Brand
Media Strategy
It’s Nice That
Creative Researcher
Nike
Creative & Art Direction
Creative Hackathon, 2019
Featured Articles
Show Two, CSM Degree Show: Simba Ncube
AIGA, Eye On Design, What Does It Mean To Decolonize Design
Medium.com
RCA Student Statement
Colour Outside the Lines: Decolonizing Design
Decolonizing Design: Acknowledging The Embedded Colonization In Design Industry
Role: Creative Direction
Role: Associate Art Director - Set Direction
Role: Associate Art Director - Set Direction
Role: Associate Art Director - Set Direction
Role: Associate Art Director - Experience
Role: Associate Art Director - Experience
Role: Associate Art Director - Set Direction
Role: Associate Art Director - Experience