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Michael O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$35/hr
4.9
68 jobs

🎯I solve product communication problems through clear technical illustrations by helping businesses, engineers, patent inventors, educators and product teams turn complex systems into clear, structured visuals so users can quickly understand how things work. From product diagrams and patent drawings to instruction manuals and icon systems, I focus on clarity, precision, and consistency across every asset. 🍀Most clients come to me when: • Their diagrams look messy or hard to follow • They need clean, professional visuals for technical or product documentation • They have rough sketches, photos, or AI outputs that need to be redrawn properly What I deliver 🍀Technical Illustration • Product diagrams and dimension drawings • Exploded views and assembly illustrations • Engineering and schematic diagrams • Patent drawings (USPTO-style line work) • Instructional and training graphics 🍀Instruction & Product Visuals • User manuals and product guides • Step-by-step instructional diagrams • Infographics for technical processes • Clear layout and visual structuring 🍀Icon Design & Vector Work • Clean, consistent icon systems • Manual vector redraw (no auto-trace) • SVG optimization (minimal anchor points, lightweight files) • Brand asset conversion to production-ready vectors 🍀How I work • Clean, precise vector construction (Adobe Illustrator) • Strong focus on readability and structure • Consistent style across all assets • Fast turnaround with clear communication 🍀Deliverables • AI / SVG / EPS source files • Print-ready PDFs • Web-optimized assets (PNG / SVG) • Structured, organized file sets 🍀If you already have: • A sketch • A rough diagram • A reference image • An AI generated visual I can refine it into a clean, professional, production-ready result. If your goal is to make your product, system, or idea easier to understand, I can help you get there.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Line Drawing
  • 2D Illustration
  • Technical Illustration
  • Instructional Design
  • Cartoon Style
  • Patent Drawing
  • Instructional Infographic
  • Vector Graphic
  • Graphic Design
  • User Manual
  • Icon Design
  • Instruction Manual
  • Diagram
Henry R.

Nairobi, Kenya

$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I'm a creative and reliable illustrator and designer who gives personal attention to my clients and pays excellent attention to detail to ensure my client gets exceptional work with minimal stress. I have a degree in Arts and Design which has provided a strong foundation of design principles in my thinking process and output. On top of my education, I’ve had several years of experience working with different clients and various established companies as a freelance designer. Services I Offer: • Illustrations (Children's books, Portraits etc) • Editorial Design (Magazines, Company Profiles, Reports & Presentations) • Layout Design (Novels & eBooks) • WordPress Website Design • Photo Retouching I look forward to working together on your next project!

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Drawing
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Colorful Style
  • Watercolor
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • WordPress
  • Photo Retouching
  • Cartoon Art
Joseph B.

Nairobi, Kenya

$35/hr
5.0
38 jobs

I help brands and agencies execute illustration-led campaigns, editorial visuals, and digital assets delivering consistent, ready-to-use work across platforms with minimal back-and-forth. My work goes beyond creating individual visuals. I focus on building cohesive illustration systems that translate across web, social, print, and campaign environments ensuring consistency, clarity, and strong visual impact at every touchpoint. I’ve collaborated with global brands and teams including Google, UN Africa Magazine, SC Johnson, Royal Swinkels, Campari Nigeria, Droplet Australia, Kiwi Shoe Polish, Ogilvy Africa, Have You Heard (SA), Eliud Kipchoge delivering illustration work that supports real-world campaigns and brand communication. What I Offer: • Campaign illustration systems (multi-asset rollouts across platforms) • Editorial and publication illustration • Brand illustration and visual identity assets • Website and digital product graphics • Illustration direction within larger brand or marketing workflows How I Work: I’m comfortable working within structured teams, collaborating with designers, marketers, and creative directors and translating briefs into clear, effective visuals without unnecessary iteration cycles. My process emphasizes clarity, momentum, and delivery so projects move forward smoothly and deadlines are met without friction. My Style: Visually, my work is built around strong line, expressive form, and bold composition creating distinctive assets that remain adaptable across formats and scalable for broader use. AI: I incorporate AI tools within my workflow where they improve speed and exploration, while maintaining full creative control, quality, and decision-making throughout the process. If you’re looking for a reliable illustration partner who can take ownership of visual execution and deliver work that holds up across platforms, I’d be glad to collaborate.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Drawing
  • 2D Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Vector Graphic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Animal Illustration
  • People Illustration
  • Contemporary Style
  • Graphic Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • NFT Art
  • Portrait Art
Billy M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$21/hr
4.9
3 jobs

Hi, I am Billy. I help Amazon KDP publishers create professional coloring books, activity books, and print-ready interiors that stand out and sell. Over the years, I’ve achieved: ✅ 4.8★ rated freelance designer with satisfied Fiverr clients ✅ Designed 200+ print-ready coloring books for Amazon KDP ✅ Specialized in engaging children’s and therapeutic adult coloring books ✅ Experienced in KDP formatting, print layout, and copyright-safe designs ✅ Professional support from concept creation to final KDP-ready delivery ..................................................... 🧩 What I Can Help You With ..................................................... ✔️ Coloring Book Design & Illustration ✔️ Children’s Activity Books ✔️ Adult & Therapeutic Coloring Books ✔️ Book Covers & KDP Interiors ✔️ Print & Digital Formatting ✔️ KDP Upload Assistance ✔️ Copyright-Safe Image Design ✔️ Custom Line Art & Black-and-White Illustrations ..................................................... 🎯 Clients I Work With ..................................................... ✔️ Amazon KDP Publishers ✔️ Children’s Activity Book Creators ✔️ Adult Wellness & Relaxation Brands ✔️ Special Needs & Disability-Focused Authors ✔️ Educational Content Creators ✔️ Motivational & Self-Help Publishers ✔️ Seasonal & Holiday Book Sellers ..................................................... 🛠️ Tools I Use ..................................................... ✔️ Adobe Photoshop ✔️ Canva ✔️ Adobe Illustrator ✔️ CorelDRAW ✔️ Adobe After Effects ..................................................... 📅 Monthly Support Plan Available ..................................................... Ongoing support to help you consistently launch high-quality books: ✔️ Monthly new designs (custom requests welcome) ✔️ Themed series planning ✔️ Fast turnaround time ✔️ Strategy sessions for brand growth ..................................................... 📩 Do not hesitate, let’s connect on Upwork. Message me now. I will help you realize your creative vision and build a powerful brand presence on Amazon KDP. Looking forward to collaborating with you! Billy Manda key words Coloring Book Design, Children’s Coloring Book, Adult Coloring Book, Therapeutic Coloring Book, Printable Coloring Pages, Coloring Book Illustrator, Custom Coloring Book Art, Vector Coloring Illustrations, Line Art Illustrations, Mandala Coloring Book, Book Cover Design, Canva Coloring Book Layout, Coloring Book Formatting, Coloring Book for KDP, Coloring Book Creation, Coloring Book for Self-Publishing, Kids Activity Book, Digital Art, 2D Illustration, Cartoon Style Illustration, Hand-Drawn Style, Organic & Natural Style, Black & White Style, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, Vector Graphic, Cover Art Design, Children’s Book Illustration, Nature Illustration, Concept Art for Books, Storybook Design, Storyboarding, Realistic Illustration, Full Body Illustration, Scenery Illustration, Botanical Illustration, Landscape Illustration, People Illustration.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Drawing
  • Line Drawing
  • KDP Interior
  • Book Design
  • Formatting
  • Character Illustration
  • Amazon Book Category Research
  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Illustration
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Vector Art
  • Kindle Niche Research
Fridah M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$40/hr
4.9
18 jobs

Hello, I am an illustrator who specializes in Children's book illustrations and Character designs for both animation and books. Looking forward to working together!

  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Children's Literature
  • Book Illustration
  • Book Cover Design
  • Character Illustration
Alice G.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Your brand should be working as hard as you are. If your visual identity doesn't reflect the quality of what you actually do, you're spending twice the energy earning trust that a stronger brand receives automatically. That's the gap I close. ◆ What I do I'm Alice, a strategic brand identity designer based in Nairobi, working with entrepreneurs and growing businesses who are ready to stop blending in. Before I open a single design tool, I study your business, your market, and your audience. That groundwork is what separates a brand that looks good from one that works, driving differentiation, building credibility, and giving you something consistent to grow into. ◆ How it works Every project follows the same four-phase process: ✧ Discover: I research your business model, target audience, competitive landscape, and market positioning to surface what makes you different. ✧ Define: I translate that research into a clear brand strategy: your positioning, personality, archetype, and values, the foundation on which everything else is built. ✧ Develop: I create two distinct creative directions, then refine your chosen concept through up to three rounds of revisions until it's exactly right. ✧ Deliver: You receive a complete brand system with comprehensive guidelines, so you (and anyone you work with) always know exactly how to use it. ◆ What I deliver ✧ Full brand strategy document ✧ Logo suite: primary, secondary, submark, and variations ✧ Colour palette with hex, RGB, and CMYK values ✧ Typography system ✧ Brand assets and supporting design elements ✧ Mockups across relevant contexts ✧ Comprehensive brand guidelines ✧ A live walkthrough session so you leave knowing exactly how to use everything I have worked with health consultancies, live events companies, and film production companies that have something real to offer and need a brand that communicates that without them having to explain it. Whether you're building from scratch or repositioning an existing identity you've outgrown, the level of strategic thinking is the same. Ready to build a brand that works for you? Tell me about your project, and I'll be in touch

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Brand Strategy
  • Rebranding
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Packaging Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Logomark
  • Logotype
  • Versatile Logo Design

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