I'm a designer from... I am currently focused on illustrations, a passion that has deepened over my 30 years as a graphic designer. As a South African living in France, I started as a storyboard illustrator and later expanded into graphic design, bringing creativity and expertise to the design and advertising industries. My friendly demeanour and sense of humour help cultivate strong relationships with clients and colleagues. I specialize in advertising, corporate identities, illustrations, and commercial interiors. Driven by a love for conceptual design, I create impactful work that communicates effectively while thriving in collaborative environments that bring ideas to life.…

ilse Steyn Grand

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I'm a designer from... I am currently focused on illustrations, a passion that has deepened over my 30 years as a graphic designer. As a South African living in France, I started as a storyboard illustrator and later expanded into graphic design, bringing creativity and expertise to the design and advertising industries. My friendly demeanour and sense of humour help cultivate strong relationships with clients and colleagues. I specialize in advertising, corporate identities, illustrations, and commercial interiors. Driven by a love for conceptual design, I create impactful work that communicates effectively while thriving in collaborative environments that bring ideas to life.…

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I’m a designer from…

I am currently focused on illustrations, a passion that has deepened over my 30 years as a graphic designer. As a South African living in France, I started as a storyboard illustrator and later expanded into graphic design, bringing creativity and expertise to the design and advertising industries.

My friendly demeanour and sense of humour help cultivate strong relationships with clients and colleagues. I specialize in advertising, corporate identities, illustrations, and commercial interiors. Driven by a love for conceptual design, I create impactful work that communicates effectively while thriving in collaborative environments that bring ideas to life.

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Skills

Ad
Advert Design
Ad
Advertising Illustration
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Banner
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Greetings Card
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Experience Level

Advert Design
Expert
Advertising Illustration
Expert
Banner
Expert
Greetings Card
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Icon
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Book Illustration
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
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Language

Education

Higher National Diploma Fine/Studio Arts, General at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
January 2, 1988 - December 19, 2000
I have majored in Painting and Print Making
Higher National Diploma at AAA School of Advertising Johannesburg, South Africa
January 2, 2025 - January 2, 2025
Higher National Diploma at AAA School of Advertising Johannesburg, South Africa
January 2, 1991 - December 19, 2000
Commercial and Advertising Art and Graphic Design

Qualifications

Adobe suite
January 2, 1994 - January 2, 2025
Advanced level, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign. Proficient in After Effects and Premiere Pro

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality
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