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From Gukurahundi to glory, Zim designer rocks US motor industry - Video
12 Oct 2013 at 05:06hrs | Views
A Zimbabwean designer of stunning automotive products, Thokozani Mabena has brought a spark to the motor vehicle industry in the United States.
The Bulawayo born Mabena, 30, was honoured becoming the first Zimbabwean to feature on the famous Ted America's Finest City program exclusively dedicated to his work this year.
From Gukurahundi to glory, Mabena who has become exposed to companies like BMW, is a designer who crafts from scratch automobiles and other money spinning products before they are built.
Speaking before a crowd of yearning hearts on the prestigious TV program, Mabena was seen ushering the people through highly captivating moments as he explained the design processes and most importantly exactly what motivates his creativity. He explained how he deliberately uses nature to shape his designs effortlessly. In one moment he brought the crowd to a standstill as he morphed a cheetah into a vehicle visual.
The Bulawayo born Mabena, 30, was honoured becoming the first Zimbabwean to feature on the famous Ted America's Finest City program exclusively dedicated to his work this year.
From Gukurahundi to glory, Mabena who has become exposed to companies like BMW, is a designer who crafts from scratch automobiles and other money spinning products before they are built.
Speaking before a crowd of yearning hearts on the prestigious TV program, Mabena was seen ushering the people through highly captivating moments as he explained the design processes and most importantly exactly what motivates his creativity. He explained how he deliberately uses nature to shape his designs effortlessly. In one moment he brought the crowd to a standstill as he morphed a cheetah into a vehicle visual.
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