Stories From The Motorhuis Kantoor

jane&paul design and build the feature areas at the AOW exhibition in Cape Town.

jane&paul were thrilled to collaborate with Hyve Events at their AOW exhibition in Cape Town.  Working with their talented team; Bethany O’Conner and Paul Hewitt, jane&paul created the exhibition features utilising the hexagon shape of the Hyve logo.  This architectural feature was integrated throughout the exhibition creating a visually attractive and considered look and feel … Read more

jane&paul build at Solar Africa, Jhb.

jane&paul had the pleasure of collaborating with the international agency, Dylunio, to produce the PVH stand at Solar Africa in Johannesburg.  A dramatic colour palette of dark grey and white gave the exhibition stand a powerful and sophisticated presence on the exhibition floor.  The 42m2 space provided the client with ample branding and client meeting … Read more

jane&paul design and build Ghana Pavilion at Mining Indaba 2022

jane&paul had the pleasure to design and build the Ghana Pavilion at Mining Indaba 2022. The Ghana Pavilion, a 9 by 6m exhibition space played host to 8 participating companies.  Exhibition stand designer, Paul Hugo, created a pavilion stand that provided each exhibitor with visibility, individual branding, and a meeting space.  jane&paul worked in plywood … Read more

jane&paul design and manufacture exhibition branding at Mining Indaba 2022

The hosting of Mining Indaba 2022 is one of the biggest events to return to the CTICC after 2020. The feature areas and exhibition branding at Mining Indaba 2022 designed, manufactured, and installed by jane&paul ensured high visibility for the event and its sponsors. From Registration, Business Matchmaking, Speakers Lounge, Press Lounge, Ministerial Lounge and … Read more

jane&paul design and manufacture feature areas at Mining Indaba 2022. 

jane&paul were honoured and thrilled in equal measure to be appointed by Hyve Events to design and manufacture the special areas at Mining Indaba 2022.  Hyve’s requirement for a fresh and sustainable brand architecture for Mining Indaba gave the duo an opportunity to showcase a new approach to event infrastructure.  Modular, flat packable furniture with … Read more

jane&paul exhibition design and build at Propak 2022

jane&paul were delighted to be asked to design and build the Ishida stand at Propak 2022. The stand, designed by Paul Hugo and project managed by Jane Steel, was required to showcase Ishida’s food packing machinery as the primary focus of the exhibit. To achieve this the couple designed and built an impressive 50m2 rigged … Read more

The South Exhibition Calendar is filling up

More ribbon cutting moments coming up as the exhibition calendar in South Africa starts filling up. If you have been missing the action of an exhibition trade show, you will be happy to cast your eye on a sample of exhibitions, shown below, which have set dates for their 2022 event. Propak, 8-11 March, Johannesburg … Read more

“Start from scratch” attention

Art design of a alternative building

At jane&paul each design project gets “start from scratch” attention. We are not a design catalogue studio, nothing is copied or borrowed from the past.  Each project merits its own individual concept and story. jane&paul work closely with clients to learn and understand their brand’s narrative. Our process ensures we stay fresh, relevant, and authentic to our design … Read more

jane&paul partnership

Jane Steel and Paul Hugo from past to present

At jane&paul (Pty) Ltd I get to spend my working day in the company of the super creative architect designer Paul Hugo. Hugo is a designer of huge scope and imagination coupled with the exacting eye of an engineer. He is a rare breed of flair and precision. I have spent the last 17 years selling and … Read more

Proud moment at Top Women in Mice 2019

Jane Steel holding the Top Women award in Mice 2019

Super proud to be a winner and share this moment with my fabulously talented colleague Rene Fielies. Thank you to Justin and Alex Hawes of Scan Display for always believing in me and giving me the opportunity to grow.

An International Exhibition Destination

Sunset image of Table Mountain in Cape Town

Cape Town continues to hold its own as a sought after international exhibition destination. The city’s combination of world-class hotels, restaurants, scenery and venues continue to bring back events like We Are Africa and attract WCTP, World Aquaculture, and IMAST to our local event calendar. Seasoned local exhibition suppliers frequently work with more international clients … Read more