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Johannesburg, South Africa
I have 25+ years experience as a Creative Director and Designer. What sets me apart is my ability to guide the client through the creative process to extract their vision while providing educated solutions to their pain points. Brand and Packaging design are my bread and butter, but I'd be more than happy to discuss anything design related that you might need. This is more that a job to me, I love this! Specialties: - Logo Design - Packaging Design - 3D renders / mockups - Shipper Box Design - Commercial Print Processes - Packaging Hierachy + Regulations - Info-graphic Illustrations - Packaging Regulations - Dieline Creation + Adjustment - Full Kit Brand Design - Brand Refresh - Pitch / Presentation Deck Design Software: - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe InDesign - Figma - Powerpoint - Lightroom
- Packaging Design
- Covers & Packaging
- Branding
- Brand Guidelines
- Brand Identity
- Logo Design
- Illustration
- Brand Development
- Design Mockup
- Adobe Photoshop
- Pitch Deck
- Mockup
- Adobe Illustrator
Johannesburg, South Africa
I help consumer brands launch with strategic brand identities and packaging that stand out on shelf, connect with customers, and support long-term growth. With a background in both Marketing and Visual Communication Design, I bring a unique combination of strategic thinking and creative execution to every project. I hold a BCom in Marketing Management and a BA in Visual Communication Design, allowing me to approach branding and packaging from both a business and design perspective. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with startups, growing businesses, and established international brands across industries including beauty, wellness, food and beverage, healthcare, FMCG, hospitality, and consumer products. My focus is always on creating strategic, commercially minded design solutions that not only look great but also support business growth. I specialize in helping founders launch and grow their brands through: • Brand Strategy & Positioning • Logo & Brand Identity Design • Packaging Design & Product Launch Support • Brand Guidelines & Design Systems • Marketing Collateral & Social Media Assets • Custom Illustrations & Icon Design • Print & Production Ready Artwork My process goes beyond creating a logo or package design. I work closely with clients to understand their goals, audience, and market position, ensuring every design decision has purpose and supports the bigger picture. Whether you're launching a new product, building a brand from the ground up, or refreshing an existing brand, I can help create a cohesive brand experience that connects with your audience and stands out in a competitive market. Let's bring your vision to life.
- Packaging Design
- Brand Identity Design
- Logo Design
- Covers & Packaging
- Adobe Illustrator
- Branding & Marketing
- Brand Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Print Design
- Vector Graphic
- Layout Design
- Print Marketing Materials
- Label Design
Sandton, South Africa
Greetings! I am professionally engaged in Graphic design/ Branding and 3D product animation, I have 8 years of experience in industry , I like to to take my creativity to the next level with each project, i keep my style unique fresh and eye catching. I work with startups, e-commerce brands, and businesses that want professional, high-impact visuals. I focus not just on aesthetics, but on strategy—every design is created to match your brand, attract your audience, and elevate your product or message. I am video editor too with almost 100 000 Views on my youtube personal page . I work Professionally with Blender 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects, Premiere Pro and Figma.
- Packaging Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Product Design
- 3D Product Animation
- Brand Development
- 3D Architectural Visualization
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering
- Video Editing
- Photorealistic Rendering
George, South Africa
I’m a qualified graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand identity and visual storytelling. I focus on understanding a client’s vision and the bigger picture. I’m a a fast and avid learner, always aiming to elevate the quality of my work and expand my expertise. Whether you’re building a brand, creating visuals for print or digital, or telling your story through video, I can help. Custom vector illustration, illustration reworks, and visual assets Product and packaging design, branding, and high-quality mockups Video editing, short-form content, and script writing
- Packaging Design
- Illustration
- Product Design
- Video Editing
- 3D Mockup
- Informational Infographic
Vryburg, South Africa
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.
- Editorial Design
- Corporate Communications
- Annual Report
- Layout Design
- Magazine Layout
- Book Layout
- Presentation Design
- Graphic Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Publication Design
- Corporate Branding
- Book Design
- Typography
- Booth Design
- Page Layout Design
- Branding
Durban, South Africa
I am a graphic designer with 15 years experience in brand strategy, design, creating logos, packaging, marketing, websites and more for big and small business. If you need to create a brand, grow your business or have a unique project I can help! • I work in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Wordpress, Shopify, Powerpoint and Canva • I am a great listener and super organised, I'll manage your project in a calm, clear way from start to finish. • I've wide experience working in agencies, eventing, non profit and running my own studio.
- Packaging Design
- Typography
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Logo Design
- Infographic
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Stationery Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Event Marketing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Shopify
- Concept Design
- WordPress
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