Great design is built on great foundations. Our team is dedicated to empowering your workflow by connecting you with the essential resources and insights needed to master 3D modelling.
Whether you are looking for technical documentation, community forums, or creative inspiration, we are here to ensure you have the right tools at your fingertips to bring your vision to life with precision and ease.
Athol Phillips is the Founder and Executive Member of iRender, with a career spanning more than three decades in design software solutions for the Southern African market. Since 1986, Athol has been at the forefront of introducing and supporting leading design technologies for the region’s architectural and interior design community.
In 2001, he secured the Southern African distribution rights for SketchUp — a decision that established iRender as a trusted name in conceptual modelling software and led to the development of strong, enduring partnerships with architectural and interior design practices across the region.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Marcelle Chuter joined iRender in 2016 and has since played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s marketing presence and client engagement strategy. She leads iRender’s social media campaigns and marketing communications, while also being closely involved in new sales and the management of maintenance and support renewals.
Marcelle’s location in Australia is a strategic advantage for iRender, extending our operational reach and enabling the team to attend to client needs across virtually every time zone.
Shirley Phillips provides essential administrative support across the iRender business, ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly and efficiently.
A talented artist in her own right, Shirley brings the same attention to detail and dedication to her professional role that she applies to her passion for oil painting. Qualities that are reflected in the high standard of service our clients consistently receive.
Deborah Geldenhuys is the dedicated point of contact for all SketchUp subscription renewals at iRender. She proactively manages the full annual renewal cycle on behalf of each client — tracking licence expiry dates, initiating timely renewal communications, and coordinating seamless licence continuity to ensure that your team experiences zero downtime.
With Deborah overseeing your account, you can remain focused on designing and delivering outstanding work, with complete confidence that your SketchUp access is always in capable hands.
Our goal is to ensure you have the right foundation to build something incredible. Beyond this team, you have access to a wealth of technical guides, video tutorials, and expert forums designed to help you master every dimension of SketchUp. We can’t wait to see what you create.
