Siyabonga Rapakgadi Johannesburg - South Africa Graphic Designer

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Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have cultivated my ability to blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver visually captivating designs. My experience working with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,Premiere, After effects and InDesign to name a few, has allowed me to develop a solid foundation in design principles, typography, and layout techniques. I am confident in my ability to translate conceptual ideas into tangible designs that resonate with the target audience. I am passionate about exploring innovative design trends and staying up-to-date with industry developments, ensuring that my work is not only aesthetically pleasing but also aligned with current design standards. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my meticulous attention to detail. I understand that even the smallest elements can make a significant impact on the overall design. Whether it's ensuring precise color matching, pixel-perfect alignments, or consistent branding, I take pride in producing designs that are flawless and engaging.

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skills

Graphic Designer
Art Director
Editor
Photographer

education

Diploma in Graphic Design

experience

National Research Foundation-SAASTA Graphic Designer/Multimedia 2023 – to date •Capturing pictures for corporate communications. •Shooting videos on behalf of corporate communications. •Editing pictures on Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. •Compiling and editing on Adobe Premiere Pro footage for Science shop projects to post on YouTube. •Designing creative material for corporate events on Adobe Illustrator, such as World Aids Day 2023 •Designing and creating content for the social media pages of the organisation. •Introduced a content strategy plan for social media content. Gauteng Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Environment (Head Office) Graphic Designer/ Multimedia 2022- 2023 •Assisted in capturing photographic and video content for the social media pages. •Compiled and edited videos for The 6000 Green Army campaign. •Designed motion graphics video for The Green Scorpions. •Designed social media posts for World Environment Day. •Created industry grade branding and packaging design for various agro-processing external clients. •Introduced marketing strategies and well as social media content strategy planning to the beneficiaries. •Designed print and digital collateral for the agro-processing and farm business. •Created prototype websites. •Captured commercial class photographs. •Designed editorial layouts for The Public magazine. South African Post Office Depot (Head Office) Graphic Designer 2019 •Assisted in compiling the annual report. •Created a prototype application for the philatelic department.

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