Real partnerships. Measurable growth.
Websites, web applications, branding, and digital marketing built to move your business forward.

Trusted by 32 brands, across 9 industries.

WeWork South Africa The Loeries KFC Gong Cha Nando's Cheadle Thompson & Haysom PPM Attorneys CC Imelmann Laboratory Supplies ICF South Africa The Collective X Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Flame WeWork South Africa The Loeries KFC Gong Cha Nando's Cheadle Thompson & Haysom PPM Attorneys CC Imelmann Laboratory Supplies ICF South Africa The Collective X Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Flame
Philosophy

Every decision has a purpose.

Strategy before execution.

01

What problem are we solving?

02

Who are we solving it for?

03

What opportunities are we trying to create?

04

What does success look like?

05

How do we measure it?

Why 1Pulse

A single partner, full-stack.

Creative-led

Design and strategy sit at the centre of every project.

One team, every discipline

Design, development and marketing under one roof.

Built for growth

Every decision is measured against business outcomes and engagement.

Established in 2017

Almost a decade of helping businesses grow.

End-to-end delivery

One point of contact from strategy to launch.

Trusted across 9 industries

From fast food to fintech, non-profit to real estate.

We stay small on purpose

You'll work directly with specialists.

We move quickly

Lean teams. Fast decisions. Fast delivery.

We think beyond the brief

We look at the customer journey: the business model, the marketing, the technology, and the opportunity.

Long-term partnerships

Many of our clients have worked with us for years.

Who We Serve

Partners at every stage.

Startups

Branding, websites and MVPs to launch with confidence.

SMEs

Establishing or growing a professional digital presence.

Enterprise

Modernising websites, marketing, and bespoke software.

Marketing Teams

An external partner to execute campaigns, design, and development.

The Team

The people behind the work.

Daniella van der Linde
Daniella van der Linde
Co-Founder & Marketing Lead
Erick van der Linde
Erick van der Linde
Co-Founder & Tech Lead
Parson Gapa
Parson Gapa
Testing & Front-End Dev
Mariska Steyn
Mariska Steyn
Multimedia Design
What We Do

Where we create impact.

Strategy

Finding opportunities before building solutions.

  • Digital strategy
  • Brand strategy
  • Customer experience
  • Research & insights
  • Workshops
  • Analytics

Design

Creating experiences people remember.

  • Brand Identity
  • CI Rollout
  • UI & UX
  • Websites
  • Campaign creative
  • Motion

Technology

Websites and systems built to load fast, and convert.

  • Websites
  • Web apps
  • E-commerce
  • Integrations
  • Automations
  • Hosting
  • Maintenance

Growth

Helping businesses reach the right people.

  • SEO / AEO / GEO
  • Paid media
  • Content
  • Social
  • Email
  • Events
  • Reporting
Our Process

From discovery to growth.

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Discover

Understand your business, audience, and goals.

02

Design

Craft brand and experience concepts that fit.

03

Build

Develop and launch the website, app, or campaign.

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Grow

Measure, refine, and scale what's working.

↻ Then back to Design: Design, Build, and Grow repeat.

Proof

Six partnerships.
Six different kinds of value.

Client 01: The Loeries Africa & Middle East

Partner since 2018.

Branding the region's premier creative awards across diverse venues, from Cape Town City Hall to The Rockefeller, while managing last-minute changes and delivering year-round marketing with tight deadlines and zero room for error.

Website & Archive DevelopmentEvent BrandingSocial & Email MarketingOn-Site Event CoordinationInternal Marketing AssetsMerchandiseAnalytics
0%increase in archive engagement
  • 25% higher engagement across Entries, Ticket Sales & Creative Week campaigns
  • 200+ branded assets delivered annually
Read full case study →
Media & Creative · Awards & Events
Loeries out-of-home billboard, Africa & Middle East creative agency rankingsLoeries Creative Week 2024 column wraps, Cape Town City HallLoeries Creative Week 2022 event branding, Cape TownLoeries Winners Archive websiteLoeries website homepage and archive listingLoeries Instagram post, Loerie Awards night oneLoeries Instagram post, International Seminar of CreativityLoeries email marketing campaignLoeries branded merchandise, t-shirtLoeries print collateral, Mayor's Brunch menuLoeries Creative Week event dailies magazineLoeries social media campaign assets
Client 02: KFC

Global brand, integrated campaign design.

KFC needed fast, cohesive, high-quality creative across every customer touchpoint, while strictly maintaining complex global brand standards.

Campaign VisualsMulti-Format Rollout
0distinct campaigns delivered: signage, loyalty, promotional & in-store activations
Read full case study →
Fast Food · QSR
KFC out-of-home billboard mockupKFC double poster campaignKFC Hisense TV in-store screen campaignKFC PS5 promotional campaignKFC window vinyl branding
Client 03: WeWork South Africa

Full-stack systems partner.

Build one connected digital ecosystem for public marketing, member self-service, and staff administration.

Public WebsiteMembers PortalStaff WorkstationSEO Strategy & OptimisationAnalytics
0%of new user acquisition driven by organic search since launch: SEO-only, with zero paid or social spend
Read full case study →
Co-Working · Real Estate
WeWork South Africa websiteWeWork South Africa mobile siteWeWork Workstation internal platform
Client 04: Gong Cha

Global franchise, go-to creative partner.

Deliver fresh, globally consistent yet locally relevant creative for internal events, franchise communications, and public campaigns.

Franchisee ConventionInternal Engagement CampaignsPublic Store CampaignsReportingBrochure DesignLogo DesignBrand Identity CreationCorporate Brand Rollout
0distinct campaign types designed and delivered across internal and public channels in one year
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Food & Beverage · Global Franchise
Gong Cha campaign visualGong Cha Great Values Day social media mockupGong Cha Games campaign logo mockupGong Cha Great Values Day merchandiseGong Cha Great Values Day print merchandiseGong Cha Great Values Day social media assetsGong Cha Great Values Day campaign poster
Client 05: IMBE

Digital transformation, non-profit sector.

Help an early-childhood-development non-profit build credibility online and effectively reach ECD owners across South Africa.

Website Redesign and DevelopmentMeta Ad StrategyAudience TargetingAnalytics
0+ECD owners reached nationwide in just 4 months
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Non-Profit · ECD
IMBE website on iMacIMBE website mobile viewIMBE social media campaign mockupsIMBE annual report designIMBE nutrition booklet design
Client 06: The Collective X

One identity, built to scale everywhere.

Translate an existing brand into one consistent system that works across web, print, social, and live events.

Website UI & UXBrand RolloutMarketing CollateralSocial Templates
Every touchpoint, one system.Website, brand collateral, and social templates, all built from a single source
Read full case study →
Non-Profit · Digital Skills Development
The Collective X website on desktopThe Collective X website mobile viewThe Collective X brand identity systemThe Collective X marketing brochureThe Collective X brochure designThe Collective X social media template systemThe Collective X event branding installationThe Collective X exhibition branding
Industries

Nine industries. One team.

Property

Hospitality

Food & Beverage

Legal

Technology

Education

Non-Profit

Media & Creative

Financial & Research

How We Work Together

A simple path to getting started.

01

Discovery Call

We learn about your business, goals, and challenges.

02

Proposal & Plan

A clear scope, timeline, and investment tailored to you.

03

Design & Build

Collaborative sprints with regular check-ins and reviews.

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Launch & Grow

Ongoing support and marketing to keep momentum going.

Let's build your next digital chapter.

Tell us where you want to grow, and we'll bring the strategy, design, and build to get you there.

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