Twine
Twine

Hey there! I'm a creative designer from Johannesburg, South Africa, with a passion for bringing brands to life. With 4+ years in the design world, I've worked across educational, FMCG, aerospace, Tech and beauty sectors. My

Shaharazaad Louw

Hey there! I'm a creative designer from Johannesburg, South Africa, with a passion for bringing brands to life. With 4+ years in the design world, I've worked across educational, FMCG, aerospace, Tech and beauty sectors. My sweet spot is brand strategy and design, though I've been diving deeper into web design lately. What makes me different? I see the big picture while nailing the details. I'm not just about making things look pretty (though I do that too!) - I transform client needs into visual stories that

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Hey there! I’m a creative designer from Johannesburg, South Africa, with a passion for bringing brands to life.

With 4+ years in the design world, I’ve worked across educational, FMCG, aerospace, Tech and beauty sectors. My sweet spot is brand strategy and design, though I’ve been diving deeper into web design lately.

What makes me different? I see the big picture while nailing the details. I’m not just about making things look pretty (though I do that too!) - I transform client needs into visual stories that actually connect with people.

Employment and Project Experience:
Graphic & Web Designer Superior Digital Marketing
January 2024 - Present

  • Built brand strategies and visual identities for the Superior Business Group family
  • Created engaging social media content and marketing materials for Superior IT
  • Developed a skincare brand from scratch - strategy, visual identity, packaging, the works!
  • Refreshed ANDI MRO’s brand while honouring their history

Graphic Designer BitGroup
October 2023 - November 2023

  • Created packaging designs for food brands like Plus and Dassler
  • Designed store signage for Plus2Go shops

Graphic Designer Twinkl Ltd.
June 2023 - October 2023

  • Crafted educational resources for teachers, parents, and kids
  • Led design projects for big clients like Accenture and Havas Media Group

Graphic Design Intern Cognician
June 2022 - May 2023

  • Brought UI designs to life and turned briefs into visual solutions
  • Created learning program materials that made online education more engaging

Freelance Graphic Designer
February 2021 - March 2022

  • Worked with everyone from local bookstores to global organisations like WHO and USAID.
  • Designed materials that communicated complex information clearly and beautifully

Publishing Intern Wits University Press
February 2020 - January 2021

  • Project managed publishing projects from concept to completion
  • Fully managed a book project while designing marketing materials
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Skills

Br
Branding
Br
Brochure
Bu
Business Card
Fl
Flyer
Il
Illustration
Po
Poster
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Experience Level

Branding
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Poster
Expert
Signage
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Canva
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Education

Bachelors Degree in Psychology & English at University of the Witwatersrand
February 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Honours Degree in Publishing at University of the Witwatersrand
February 2, 2020 - November 30, 2020

Qualifications

Diploma in Graphic Design
January 8, 2023 - May 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization

Skills

Br
Branding
Br
Brochure
Bu
Business Card
Fl
Flyer
Il
Illustration
Po
Poster
See more

Experience Level

Branding
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Poster
Expert
Signage
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Canva
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
See more