The Freelancers: Candice Bondi is kicking things up a gear in 2025 and enjoying the fun of the flow

Welcome to our interview series, The Freelancers! Diving into the challenging world of self-employment, we discuss the highs, lows and day-to-day requirements of freelancing at different design studios and brands as a career choice. For entry 19, Candice Bondi takes us to the glistening white sandy beaches of Cape Town. Newly energised, she tells us about some of the exciting directions she’s exploring in her practice, balanced with embracing hobbies old and new in her spare time. After all, with freelancing’s inevitable ebbs and flows, taking care of ourselves is fundamental. Here, Bondi opens up about navigating her own path as a freelancer, from initial fears to finding her groove in Cape Town’s thriving creative scene. PT: Hey, Candice! How are you? CB: Hello Poppy! Super honoured and excited to be here, thanks for having me. I’m doing great, thank you, feeling quite positive and energised at the moment. :)