South African Design
Welcome to Compass Rose Collective
We're a design studio & creative hub in Observatory, Cape Town that fabricates and designs sets, costumes, props, & decor for film, theatre, events, & private clients.
Our little pink house also hosts a on-the-rack retail store featuring art, crafts, fashion, jewellery, & artisinal products by more than 25 local designers.
Our core mission:
Connecting Artists to Industry.
We've expanded! Our new studio is available for in-house events, workshops, and birthday puppet shows. Want to run a workshop or use some workshop space for a project? Get in touch!
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What We Do: We Design, Decorate, & Fabricate
Set Design & Builds
We create sets for film, TVCs, & theatre, from conception to installation. Our team cater to all budgets: private, school, university, professional, & international.
Costume Design & Custom Costume Fabrication
Our combination of skilled designers, crafters & seamstresses design & manufacture custom costumes for all ages and sizes. Contact us for mascot costume design, high quality cosplay costumes, dance & performance costumes, adult, kids, and baby Halloween costumes and more!
Prop Design & Custom Prop Fabrication
We design props using a combination of old-school techniques like paper mache & modern technologies, including 3D printing. Our lead Prop Fabricator is always up for a new challenge.
Custom Event Decoration & Floral/Plant Design
From draping, to unique props, & flower design, our team is available to design events with a personal touch. Whether you're looking for corporate event decoration or decor for a wedding, We'll transform any space, large or small.
Our Crew
Our skilled trainees & professionals are available as art & costume crew for film, theatre, events & TVCs. We train our team to be hard workers and adhere to industry protocol. With over 50 years of experience between us, we know what we're doing!
Our Readymade Store
Our beautiful store on Lower Main Road, Observatory features costumes, fashion, art, artisanal products, & more.
All locally made as small runs or one-of-a-kind items by artists, designers, & artisans from all over South Africa.
Remember to shop proudly South African.
Contact Us
Let Us Bring Your Design Vision To Life