Goodbikes is a community driven initiative that transforms tourism into a force for social good in Namibia. By encouraging visitors in Swakopmund to purchase bicycles at preferential rates and donate them before departing, the project provides essential transportation for local residents. In collaboration with businesses and the municipality, each donated bike is repaired and redistributed, fostering greater mobility, supporting locals, and promoting sustainable, low carbon transport. A simple yet powerful idea, Goodbikes proves thoughtful design and collective action drive real impact.
Yana has worked in the field of advertising for more than a decade. Her work has gathered international acclaim from multiple print and online publications and was honored with several international awards. Over the years Yana has gained extensive experience in design and visual communication for advertising and has pushed boundaries with an array of non-standard projects. She has been involved creatively with a large list of local and international brands, among which Audi, Coca-Cola, Henkel, Mattel, Procter & Gamble, Unilever. Her work is characterized by strong concepts, carefully crafted design solutions and cutting-edge visuals with incredible attention to detail. After years of working as lead designer and art director at local agencies Yana decided to step up and take the challenge further. With a strong belief in the power of visual communication and the urge to create an effective and lasting impact over people Yana established her own independent creative studio focused on art direction and content creation for advertising – SQUARED. Located in the city of Sofia and counting with a dedicated and restless team of creatives, SQUARED is able to drive businesses anywhere in the world, surprising with unbounded creativity and bold ideas.
Desert & Ocean Coworking is a contemporary coworking space located along Namibia's picturesque Skeleton Coast. It offers a variety of work environments, including hot desks designed in a modern industrial style for flexible seating, private offices constructed with aluminum, glass, and wood for privacy while maintaining visual connectivity, and a fully-equipped boardroom. The space is designed to inspire creativity and productivity, featuring panoramic ocean views and abundant natural light. Additionally, Desert & Ocean Coworking collaborates with Damarana Safaris to provide unique work and travel experiences, allowing members to balance professional endeavours with exploration of Namibia's natural beauty.