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As a creative person, I've been drawing since I could first hold a crayon. I love creating beautiful and startling images, by hand and on computer. In my work I focus on originating creative concepts and conceptual visuals that communicate in an eye catching way, without even saying a word. I’ve been called different, funny, strange, shocking and NICE! But in fact I’m just unique, like you. I believe honesty saves time and energy, so I usually say what I feel in order to be fully present and authentic. Which is essential for effective creativity and working in a team. Originality stands out so I believe that the best creative communication is different and unique – to stand out from the crowd. I love creating unexpected solutions – especially those that inspire positive change. CAREER IN 30 SECONDS: After obtaining 4-year degree from Pretoria University in 1993, I secured the position of Assistant Art Director at Hunt Lascaris TBWA, Johanneburg in 1993. Then i moved on to become Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett and Designer at Nicework in London for 2 years. After 5 years as Creative Director at Scharrer Advertising in Joburg I started Magnet DNA in 2006. I handle all design and advertising for my own clients and have 2 programmers who assist with web based work. I have also been freelancing at agencies like Draft FCB, MC Saatchi Abel and 99Cents. Accounts I have worked on include BBC London, Prince Charles Cinemas London, 3i Europe, Vodacom, Cell C, VISA, SA Post Office, Old Mutual and The Times. My creative work has won me the following awards: An INMA (International News Media Association) Award in 2011 for a print and outdoor campaign to launch The Times Newspaper in south Africa; Second place in the Grolsch Creative Headspace competition at Design Indaba 2012; Silver Quill ad of the month for a Salvation Army print ad and Western Cape winner in the Omnigraphics Design on the Move competition.

I create compelling visual narratives that captivate and inspire. With over a decade of filmmaking and editing experience, I excel in capturing and editing the essence of diverse subjects, from music videos to feature-length documentaries. My style is a blend of natural, raw, and emotive imagery that resonates with audiences. I seamlessly merge my creative vision with technical expertise, enabling me to transform initial concepts into impactful visual experiences. Effective communication is a cornerstone of my approach; I engage closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals. Whether you're seeking a director, editor, or cinematographer, my versatility across various production types ensures that I can bring your vision to life. Let's collaborate and create something extraordinary together.

I specialise in editorial and publication design for corporate and institutional clients — with a particular focus on annual reports, investor-facing documents, and long-form publications for listed companies and financial services organisations. With over 15 years of experience, I build design systems that bring clarity, hierarchy, and credibility to complex content. Accuracy and structure matter as much as aesthetics — especially when documents are regulatory, investor-facing, or brand-critical. Most clients bring me in when content has outgrown piecemeal design. I step into complex projects and create visual frameworks that hold — across print, digital, and future updates. What I do: • Annual reports and integrated reporting for listed and institutional clients • Investor relations documents, prospectuses, and financial publications • Editorial design for reports, white papers, and long-form corporate publications • Design systems for consistency across print and digital • UX-focused layout for content-heavy websites and digital products I work primarily in Adobe InDesign and deliver print-ready and web-optimised files. I maintain a 100% Job Success Score, and 94% of my clients return for ongoing work. If your publication needs to communicate credibility, clarity, and authority — I'd be happy to discuss your project.

I am a conceptually strong designer and creator who fully embraces the idea that concept is king. I believe that an effective strategy allows for a more efficient execution, and on the road to the completion of that successful project I will ask those important questions that will define the outcome of your end product. The average graphic designer WILL NOT and DOES NOT ask those questions, they will simply design something pretty. It is my experience and professionalism in strategy and design that will set your product/service apart from the rest and ultimately resonate with your audience. If you will take just 1 minute to read some of my client testimonials below, you will see proof of how much value I have added to their project, and I can do the same for you! I am not just a designer, I am here to be YOUR creative partner! As a designer I am very at home in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop + InDesign + Illustrator), as well as Canva if client needs require it, and can build a contemporary Wix site that is both engaging and optimised for mobile. So whether you're looking to roll out a design project that is digital or print, I am able to do both professionally and to a very high level of design. My career path over the last few years has seen me move from being a multi-award winning art director at Men's Health magazine, to the creative lead of a digital agency, and now one of Upwork's TOP-RATED branding specialists. This work is MY passion. It's what I do, it's what I love, and I am very good at it. I look forward to working with you! And please, if you have any questions about your project - feel free to drop me a message and I promise to get back to you within a few hours. ---------------------------- CLIENT FEEDBACK 📢 ---------------------------- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint was great. Super creative and great at what he does, but also a great collaborator. Everything was on time, communication was superb, and he was patient as things kept evolving during the project. He helped us with our website, e-book, postcards, business cards, and even content and technical help. Thanks Clint!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint is a great designer. He worked very closely with us to get great work done. He has great skills and is a great communicator. He also is very creative worker, so feel free to give him "artistic space" to get the work done. We will be working closely with him in the future. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Concept creation, understanding of project needs, creativity, budgeting, pretty much everything - awesome work, I'd hire Clint every time he was available! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) What a joy Clint was to work with. He grasped our concepts with ease and made them come to life beyond our expectation! We are so happy with the outcome and highly recommend Clint. We will definitely use him again in the future. Thanks again Clint! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint is fantastic, he took such care in figuring out exactly what my brand needed and created an INCREDIBLE logo and brand identity which suites my business perfectly. THANK YOU! I'm so thrilled.

Are your ads getting scrolled past? I help brands design visuals that convert—not just look good. I'm a freelance design director turned performance ad creative specialist, focused on high-converting visual assets for B2B and B2C campaigns. My work helps clients: Generate leads through LinkedIn and Meta ads Increase click-through rates on cold traffic campaigns Align brand strategy with campaign performance 🔹 10+ years experience in brand, UI, and visual systems 🔹 Now focused on results-driven design for paid media 🔹 Fluent in strategy, execution, and audience targeting I’ve worked with startups, agencies, and legacy brands—across the UK, UAE, and Europe—to create ad assets that feel bold, clean, and effective. 📩 Ready for your ads to actually perform? Let’s chat.

✨ Hello, I’m Tania! ✨ Struggling to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that win clients and secure funding? My name is Tania, a Brand Designer with 𝟏𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 of experience trusted by global brands like LinkedIn and Coca-Cola. I’ve helped startups and VCs boost credibility and close deals with impactful white papers, infographics, and branding. 🎨 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔 ✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 Craft compelling, professional documents that clearly communicate your complex ideas and drive business results. 📊 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Transform complex data into engaging, easy-to-understand visuals that captivate your audience. 🚀 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 Design persuasive presentations and capital-raising materials that help secure funding and win investor confidence. 🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 Develop cohesive brand systems and logos that reflect your unique vision and stand out in the market. ⚡ 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 Benefit from 15+ years of experience with ultra-reliable service, fast turnaround, and clear client collaboration. ============================ 🌟 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬 🌟 ❝ We worked with Tania to design an investment brief, and she delivered high-quality work quickly. We were very satisfied with the results. ❞ – Robert M. ❝ Tiana did a fantastic job delivering my whitepaper for a client of mine. I'm so grateful to have had her creativity and guidance along the way. Blessed to have a designer in my back pocket for future work. She is truly the best. Thank you, Tiana, you are amazing and I'm so excited to work with you again soon!! ❞ – Client ❝ Tania was amazing to work with. Clear communication, understood our design vision and created the materials in a fast and efficient manner. Definitely would hire her again. ❞ – Ameet K. ============================ ➤ 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 Ready to transform complex ideas into stunning designs? 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and let's craft your perfect white papers, infographics, or brand identity. I typically respond within 6 hours and deliver fast, reliable results. ============================ 🎨 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 & 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 • Adobe InDesign & Adode Illustrator • Figma • Canva 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 • Brand Identity Design • Logo Creation • Brand Refresh 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 • White Paper Design • Case Study Design • Sales & Marketing Collateral • Ebook Design 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 • Presentation & Pitch Deck Design • Infographics • Data Visualisation 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 • ChatGPT • Sora • MidJourney • Adobe Firefly 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 • Clear Communication • Fast Turnaround • Client Collaboration Brand Designer, White Paper Design, Case Study Design, Infographic Designer, Data Visualization, Pitch Deck Design, Brand Identity Systems, Lead Magnet Design, Graphic Design, Investor Relations Collateral, Presentation Design, Marketing Collaterol Design