Hey KC Fam! We are excited to, once again, share the amazing creatives that take part in our programmes!
This week we will be sharing the creatives that took part in our Creative Hub Incubator Programme, done in partnership with the Kingston Creative Hub, IDB Labs and the Development Bank of Jamaica.
The Creative Hub Incubator is a 6 month programme that provides entrepreneurs with a workspace in the Kingston Creative Hub, mentorship and training sessions to achieve product market fit.
Below are the amazing Creative Hub Incubator awardees!
1. Javier Dayes
Javier Dayes is the multidisciplinary artist behind TheArtistJavier. Javier specialises in traditional painting, digital art, street art (including murals) and tableware! His unique style will definitely catch your attention and is an artist you should have on your radar!
Learn more about Javier here: https://theartistjavier.wixsite.com/javier
2. Amanda Lazarus
Currently employed as a Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer of Photography at Edna Manley College (SCEAP Dept.), Amanda is also working hard at developing her own niche service; Photo Restoration and Digitization. Her passion for photography expands even further as she also specialises in boudoir photography.
Her photography skills and photo restoration services are worth seeing for yourself. She is truly a talent!
Learn more about Amanda Lazarus here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-lazarus-ja/?originalSubdomain=jm
3. Glen Henry
Glen Henry is the face and fingers behind SpriteWrench Studios, an independent gaming studio that focuses on smaller, self-contained titles with an emphasis on narrative elements. He also offers consultancy services within his areas of expertise.
Learn more about SpriteWrench Studios here: https://spritewrench.com/
4. Aquino Davis (Rouge)
Aquino Davis, who prefers to go by the name Rogue, is the talent behind the Jen Quinson clothing brand. Specialising in beach wear, resort wear, sandals and lingerie, Rogue aspires to bring their grandmother’s dream of a clothing brand to life.
Learn more about Jen Quinson here: https://www.instagram.com/jqkingstonwest/
5. Andre Hutchinson
Andre Hutchinson is the author, designer and mind behind the Scribbles, a compelling story book series for all ages.
Learn more about Scribbles here: https://scribblespencil.com/about-us/
6. Danijah Taylor
Danijah Taylor is the owner of Studio Dan, a Jamaican-based production studio that focuses on “penpowerment”; the improvement of literacy, creativity, and critical thinking in our youth.
Learn more about Danijah here: https://www.instagram.com/writinggod/
7. Lisa Golding
Lisa Golding designs vibrant and uplifting stationery for ambitious women who are ready to heal, to reclaim their joy and thrive. She inspires positive thinking, joy and personal growth.
Learn more about Lisa here: https://www.behance.net/inspirespring?fbclid=IwAR1T_aHuVgbdLJRjOpd_PFkkqG3GT1FTbK-5u20sIBRIq4EeoVK1zzsV_7s
8. Jerry Valentine
Jerry Valentine is a serial entrepreneur and board enthusiast. He is owner and craftsman at BoadHaus a local woodshop that creates authentic Jamaican Woodcrafts and signs.
Learn more about BoadHaus here: https://boadhaus.com/
9. Rebecca Meek
Rebecca Meek is a self taught designer and photographer. She has worked with companies such as RCA, Def Jam, Philip Johnson, Island Records, Sony Music, and Deutsche Grammophon and photographed icons such as Etta James, The Isley Brothers, Run DMC, Sly & Robbie, Capleton and DJ Quik.
Learn more about Rebecca here: https://rebeccameek.com/
10. Odari Pusey
Odari Pusey is the CEO of DARI Clothing, a clothing company that does custom embroidery, printing and graphics based on customer requests.
Learn more about Odari Pusey here: https://www.instagram.com/dari_clothing/
11. Cleon Williams
Cleon Williams is the founder of Final Render Animation Studio (F.R.A.S), an independent studio that creates immersive and dynamic content for global consumption and engagement within the animation and game development society.
Learn more about Final Render Animation Studio: https://cleowillo.itch.io/
12. Khadijah Hurst
Khadijah Hurst is the mind behind MoBay Link, a company that aims to become a thriving network of and for Entrepreneurs: to support and scaffold solid bases from which to thrive and promote their products, services, businesses, brands, and personalities both island-side and beyond Jamaicas shores.
Learn more about Khadijah here: https://www.facebook.com/MoBayLink/
The Creative Hub Incubator is one of several initiatives under the Kingston Creative CREATECH programme, a partnership with IDB Lab designed to provide opportunities for creative entrepreneurs. To learn more about CREATECH visit: https://kingstoncreative.org/createch/.