About
A studio rooted in Juba, thinking continent-wide
Savvy Gorilla Technologies was born from a simple observation: African teams and creatives are doing serious work, but often without tools and narratives that match the weight of what they carry.
Who we are
We are a small, focused studio that sits between technology, communication, and storytelling. Our work pulls from banking, humanitarian response, media, and Pan-African organising.
- We speak both “let's get this into production” and “how will this land with communities and donors?”
- We care about design that feels modern without forgetting where it is coming from.
- We believe African stories and systems deserve world-class polish — not leftovers.
What we believe in
Our work is anchored in a few commitments that shape how and why we build.
- Pan-African imagination. We see each project as part of a larger story about African unity, dignity, and self-determined futures.
- Practical elegance. Tools must be beautiful enough to be loved and simple enough to be used.
- Care for people. Behind every dashboard, report, or podcast episode are human beings trying to do their best inside imperfect systems.
- Documenting the journey. We are intentional about archiving processes so that others can learn, adapt, and build on what exists.
How we show up in projects
When you work with Savvy Gorilla, you are not just hiring a designer or developer. You are bringing in a thinking partner who cares about the long-term life of your idea.
- We ask many questions before we touch design or code.
- We prefer honest timelines over rushed promises that collapse later.
- We design with the future in mind: handovers, documentation, and room for growth.