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[ The studio ]

Built onobsession.

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Dev404 is an independent creative studio based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We work with brands who believe that great design is a business decision, not just a finishing touch.

[ Manifesto ]

What webelieve.

The core principles that drive our decisions, define our relationships, and shape the work we put out into the world.

01

CURIOSITY FIRST

Every brief is an invitation to ask better questions before we draw conclusions.

02

CRAFT OVER TREND

We design for longevity, not for the immediate micro-season.

03

CONVICTION IN EVERYTHING

Half-measures produce half-results. We commit fully to the decisions that matter.

04

PARTNERSHIP, NOT SERVICE

Our best work happens when we are treated as collaborators in the outcome.

[ The team ]

GONTSE SEBOLAI

FOUNDER AND DIGITAL ARCHITECT

DESIGN DIRECTION

VISUAL SYSTEMS AND EXPERIENCE

ENGINEERING PARTNER

NEXT.JS, TYPESCRIPT AND INTEGRATIONS

STRATEGY AND RESEARCH

POSITIONING, CONTENT AND VALIDATION