Hello. I’m Karen - freelance graphic designer and branding junkie. I’m an accidental creative - having studied Information Technology before realizing that analytical code was not my future destination, so graphics it is. Over my career, I’ve worked as a programmer, assistant marketing manager and graphic designer. I’m not really any of these things. I’m just insanely interested in everything. Curiosity creates ideas and I like projects and ideas that mess with the mainstream. I work from my gut and I'm a big fan of not killing a thought before it becomes an idea. I love to create meaningful stories for my clients and their audiences by juggling design, art and the digital world. Sometimes clients need a specialized campaign or sometimes a mash-up of ideas. Whichever your direction, I’ll be your guide. My wheelhouse includes design and production, from concept to print, photo manipulation, basic repro work and copy writing. Corporate Identity * Logos * Print Advertising * Brochures * Manuals * Newsletters * Presentations * Web Graphics * Catalogues * Product Overviews * Company Profiles * Photo Manipulation * Banners and Signage * Stationery * Vehicle branding * Apparel * Social Media

Karen Steyn

Hello. I’m Karen - freelance graphic designer and branding junkie. I’m an accidental creative - having studied Information Technology before realizing that analytical code was not my future destination, so graphics it is. Over my career, I’ve worked as a programmer, assistant marketing manager and graphic designer. I’m not really any of these things. I’m just insanely interested in everything. Curiosity creates ideas and I like projects and ideas that mess with the mainstream. I work from my gut and I'm a big fan of not killing a thought before it becomes an idea. I love to create meaningful stories for my clients and their audiences by juggling design, art and the digital world. Sometimes clients need a specialized campaign or sometimes a mash-up of ideas. Whichever your direction, I’ll be your guide. My wheelhouse includes design and production, from concept to print, photo manipulation, basic repro work and copy writing. Corporate Identity * Logos * Print Advertising * Brochures * Manuals * Newsletters * Presentations * Web Graphics * Catalogues * Product Overviews * Company Profiles * Photo Manipulation * Banners and Signage * Stationery * Vehicle branding * Apparel * Social Media

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Hello. I’m Karen - freelance graphic designer and branding junkie.

I’m an accidental creative - having studied Information Technology before realizing that analytical code was not my future destination, so graphics it is. Over my career, I’ve worked as a programmer, assistant marketing manager and graphic designer. I’m not really any of these things. I’m just insanely interested in everything. Curiosity creates ideas and I like projects and ideas that mess with the mainstream. I work from my gut and I’m a big fan of not killing a thought before it becomes an idea.

I love to create meaningful stories for my clients and their audiences by juggling design, art and the digital world. Sometimes clients need a specialized campaign or sometimes a mash-up of ideas. Whichever your direction, I’ll be your guide.

My wheelhouse includes design and production, from concept to print, photo manipulation, basic repro work and copy writing.

Corporate Identity * Logos * Print Advertising * Brochures * Manuals * Newsletters * Presentations * Web Graphics * Catalogues * Product Overviews * Company Profiles * Photo Manipulation * Banners and Signage * Stationery * Vehicle branding * Apparel * Social Media

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Skills

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Business Card
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Logo
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Letterhead
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Infographic
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Experience Level

Business Card
Expert
Logo
Expert
Letterhead
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Icon
Expert
Greetings Card
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Catalogue
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Branding
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Banner
Expert
Artwork
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Signage
Expert
Postcard
Expert
Poster
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Email Design
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Microsoft Powerpoint
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
WordPress
Intermediate
Wix
Intermediate
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Intermediate
MailChimp
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Copywriting
Intermediate
Product Design
Intermediate
Adobe Dreamweaver
Beginner
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Industry Experience

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    uniE621 Tourism profile for a luxury game lodge in Zululand.
    A game lodge in Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa required a brochure for their guest lodge and game safari's. The brief was for it to look very Colonial with and "Out of Africa" feel. #graphicdesigner #branding #designer
    uniE621 Private security company App
    This was commissioned by a private security company for their App. They wanted all-in-one functionality so that clients could manage their own accounts, contact services and use the app as a panic system, which would send security officers to their location in case of emergency. #graphicdesigner #branding #designer #app
    uniE621 Coffee Table book - 50th birthday holiday
    This one was super fun. My client was celebrating his 50th birthday and took his entire family to Thailand to celebrate. He wanted to make them each a book of memories but didn't want to use the standard, boring layout that photo book makers use, so he called me and asked me to, as he said "funk it up". With lots of small embellishments, anecdotes and fun layout, he was really thrilled with the outcome and his family were very happy to get a fun book to remember their trip. #graphicdesigner #photo #designer
    uniE621 Local Artist Bio
    An extremely talented local artist branched into the international arena and required a biography and portfolio of his work. This was an exceptionally fun project - I learned a lot about fine art, painting, exhibiting and the creative process of an artist who works on a different media to me. #graphicdesigner #designer
    uniE621 Yoga Studio logo and brochure
    A small local yoga studio wanted to gain more exposure and create a brand. They required a logo, brochure and business cards and wanted their image to reflect the serenity and calmness of their studio. They also wanted a tropical, aquamarine colour theme since they are located near the beach. #graphicdesigner #branding #logo #designer
    uniE621 Coffee table book - private commission
    This client had researched her heritage and wrote a book to give to her children about where they came from. She gave me a box of old photo's and a family tree timeline and asked me to design a coffee table style book. This project was a labour of love, lots of fun and I was honoured to be invited into their family during the process of making this book. Definitely one of my favourite projects. #graphicdesigner #photo #designer
    uniE621 Plumbing piping catalogue and branding
    Client required a brochure, flyer and product catalogue for his plumbing piping products. #graphicdesigner #branding #designer