About

About Me

I am a South African Senior Designer, Creative Director and Product Designer with experience across advertising, gaming, technology and startup ventures.

Over the past nine years, I have worked on national advertising networks, commercial video games, government platforms and digital products used by millions of people. My work combines strategic thinking, user-centred design and creative execution to build brands, products and experiences that deliver measurable results.

Skills

Branding & Identity
UI/UX Design
Creative Direction
Website Design, Development, SEO
Campaign Design
Presentation Design
Printing & Stationery
Social Media Marketing
Generative AI
Game Design
Research & Usability Testing
Project Management
Video Editing / Motion Graphics

Software

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
WordPress / Elementor / cPanel
Figma
Microsoft Office Suite
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Adobe Firefly
Midjourney
Canva

Attributes

Confident
Well Spoken
Presentable
Leadership Skills
People Skills
Good Motivator
Passionate

Values

I help brands, projects, and businesses gain a competitive advantage in
the connected world as they grow, launch products and build enduring
relationships with their communities.

Strategy

Whether a company is evolving or new to the industry, I work with projects of all sizes to clarify their purpose, find their voice, understand their customers and clearly define their goals / strategies.

Design

I build brands and products that inspire. Design is about expressing a company’s promise, personality and values, building a comprehensive and consistent experience that resonates with customers and nurtures lasting relationships

User Experience Design

Navigating the digital design world can be complicated. I help mediate the space between users and the information they need by building intuitive, user-centric designs that engage, delight and communicate clearly on all devices and platforms. I align the goals of your project to the needs of your customers

My Story

Over the past nine years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries and challenges. From helping startups define their identities and secure investment, to designing government platforms used by millions of South Africans, to contributing to commercially released video games and national advertising campaigns, each experience has expanded my understanding of design as both a creative and strategic discipline.

Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: a belief that good design should solve real problems. Whether developing a brand identity, designing a user experience, creating a marketing campaign or shaping a game system, I approach every project with a focus on clarity, usability and meaningful outcomes.

Today, I work at the intersection of product design, branding and creative leadership, helping businesses transform ideas into engaging experiences that connect with people and deliver results.

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Get in Touch

I occasionally take on freelance opportunities. Have an exciting project where you need some help? Send me over a message, and let’s chat.