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Leigh Wessels

Industrial Designer | Founder & Director at Point Zero | Oxford Blockchain Strategy Alumni 

Leigh Wessels is a seasoned industrial designer and entrepreneur, known for his forward-thinking approach to product development and strategic innovation. He is the founder and director of Point Zero, a South African design consultancy that has delivered cutting-edge industrial design solutions for clients including DaimlerChrysler, MTN, Vodacom, IMAX, Goldfields, and Saatchi & Saatchi.

With dual South African and British nationality, Leigh also leads Point Zero International Limited in the UK, furthering the global reach of his design vision. His work is characterized by a unique ability to fuse aesthetic clarity with technical performance, making him a trusted partner in both commercial and creative sectors.

Leigh expanded his expertise into emerging technologies through the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of blockchain’s potential to transform business models and digital ecosystems.

With a commitment to innovation, design excellence, and technology-driven strategy, Leigh continues to shape impactful user experiences and future-facing solutions.

He is also known to have won over 22 prestigious Loerie Awards for his excellence in UX,  branding and product design.

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