Hi, I'm Makhosazana, I specialise in creating a sense of wonder and curiosity in every project, while pushing the boundaries of creativity to elevate your brand experience to new, authentic heights, all from the inner child's perspective. From branding to packaging, web design to immersive experiences, I bring a unique blend of introspection and exuberance to every project I undertake. With my experience working with different clients, I have gained insights into various industries, markets and audiences. This knowledge has helped me to create and curate conceptual ideas that align with the goals and objectives of each project, and to implement strategic campaigns that complement the business's overall objectives.

Makhosazana Mbombo

Hi, I'm Makhosazana, I specialise in creating a sense of wonder and curiosity in every project, while pushing the boundaries of creativity to elevate your brand experience to new, authentic heights, all from the inner child's perspective. From branding to packaging, web design to immersive experiences, I bring a unique blend of introspection and exuberance to every project I undertake. With my experience working with different clients, I have gained insights into various industries, markets and audiences. This knowledge has helped me to create and curate conceptual ideas that align with the goals and objectives of each project, and to implement strategic campaigns that complement the business's overall objectives.

Next availability:
May 1, 2024
credit-card $200 per day ($25 per hour)

Hi, I’m Makhosazana, I specialise in creating a sense of wonder and curiosity in every project, while pushing the boundaries of creativity to elevate your brand experience to new, authentic heights, all from the inner child’s perspective. From branding to packaging, web design to immersive experiences, I bring a unique blend of introspection and exuberance to every project I undertake.

With my experience working with different clients, I have gained insights into various industries, markets and audiences. This knowledge has helped me to create and curate conceptual ideas that align with the goals and objectives of each project, and to implement strategic campaigns that complement the business’s overall objectives.

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Skills

Br
Branding
Il
Illustration
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Poster
Adobe InDesign
Fl
Flyer
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Experience Level

Branding
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Poster
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Email Design
Intermediate
Elementor
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Advanced
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Qualifications

Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
August 1, 2021 - August 3, 2021
Smarter Project Management: M-Cot Corporate Training
May 15, 2018 - May 18, 2018
The International English Language Test : British Council
April 5, 2013 - April 15, 2013

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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    uniE621 Rebranding Project
    CLIENT CHALLENGE Kekana Hlatshwayo Radebe Attorneys (KHR) is a successful black female-owned legal firm that offers practical and efficient legal services to both corporate and walk-in clients. However, after 20 years of growth and development, the firm needed to reevaluate its strategic objectives and align them with its new vision. To achieve this, they approached me to help conceptualise and implement their new corporate identity. SOLUTION Through a collaborative brand strategy session with the core stakeholders, we were able to identify KHR's brand purpose and values, their brand positioning, and brand persona. My solution was to create a sense of pride and African identity that depicts equal representation and breaks stigmas. I achieved this by designing a bold brand identity that made references to art histo- ry, such as the rock art paintings of the Xam people and the style of Henri Matisse's earlier paintings. It is a femme-African ode to "Lady Justice," a well-known legal/law reference. Deliverable’s: Logo design, corporate identity, brand strategy
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