The benefits of bipolar thinking
Being bipolar often gets a bad rap. While the condition is associated with nut cases, the only thing we at BoonBase are nuts about is doing great work. And we thrive on bipolar thinking. The founders, Casper and Benita Scholly are polar opposites in terms of their style and approach to work - and that’s what makes BoonBase an excellent design firm.
Benita Scholly |
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Principal and Graphic Designer |
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| "A mistake is simply another way of doing things." | |
| Passions in life: | |
| Whale watching, surfing (in theory) and photography. | |
| People considered an influence: | |
| · Dr Wessels Smuts (Business) · Les Dyason (Business and Life) · Anneke Schölly (Business and Life) · Tanja Robertson (Life) |
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| More about Benita Scholly: | |
| Since moving her studio and business from Pretoria to George, South Africa, Benita has committed to never take fresh, clean air for granted for as long as she graces this beautiful piece of eden. Me-time is spent early morning on the beach soaking in the day before going into overdrive from computer-time to one meeting after another. Photography is one of the things she wishes to have more time for, but all in good time. | |
| What has Benita Scholly done to improve the environment? | |
| · Walk instead of using the car. · Rather have arms full of groceries and no hands free to unlock the car than buying plastic bags. |
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Casper Scholly |
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Creative Director and Web Developer |
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| "I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill." | |
| Passions in life: | |
| Watching the waves of technological advancements. | |
| People considered an influence: | |
| · Dr Wessels Smuts (Business) · Mr Alan Hoffmann (Business, life and politics) · Dr Bertie du Plessis (Branding and communication) · Mr Imel Rautenbach (Web development and internet technologies) |
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| More about Casper Scholly: | |
| Casper’s other interests include spending time on the beach and supporting the local food market . In his spare time, he experiments with several internet technologies and continues to expand his knowledge and skills through reading several books and technology blogs. | |
| What has Casper Scholly done to improve the environment? | |
| · Turning lights off when no one is in the room. | |
Chris Henning |
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Web Developer |
| Favorite quote: | |
| "Make sure you visualize what you really want, not what someone else wants for you." | |
| Passions in life: | |
| · Learning something new every day · Latest Technology · Good Food |
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| People considered an influence: | |
| · Willem Botha (Life Skills) · Michael Lindnaar (The meaning of commitment and some excellent jokes to get a party started) |
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| More about Chris Henning: | |
Fascinated by technology, devoted to perfection and obsessed with quality I develop user-friendly, content driven and functional web sites to reflect your company's identity, thereby adding the necessary elements with which you can distinguish yourself from your competitors. This, coupled with my dedication to professionalism and precision, is my commitment. |
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| What has Chris Henning done to improve the environment? | |
| Recycling | |
Rochelle Stuurman |
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DTP Operator and Web Assistant |
| Favorite quote: | |
| "He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful." | |
| Passions in life: | |
| Learning, singing (to heal the spirit), my son and to be a blessing to the people close to me. | |
| People considered an influence: | |
| · Ellen Stuurman (Life) · Steven Louw (Life) · Herman Pieters (Life) · Mark Khoury (Life) |
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| More about Rochelle Stuurman: | |
She seems to enjoy herself at everything she does. Has a positive outlook on life, always eager to learn, and she’s thankful for every breath she takes. |
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| What has Rochelle Stuurman done to improve the environment? | |
| Trying to save as much water as possible in drought stricken George. | |