Hmmm, where to start? Well, I am a graphic designer with almost 10 years experience within the design industry and a bit of a coffee junkie. I started my graphic design adventure at the Port Elizabeth Technikon, now known as NMMU - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where I experienced the joys of dabbling in design for the first time and discovered how coffee would play an important role in my creative process.

So 7385.5 cups later I find myself in my home studio drinking yet another cup of coffee while writing my newly designed site’s blurb. And boy have I come a long way. After finishing my degree and getting my first proper design job under my belt, I left South Africa for the coffee houses of London. After spreading my wings and enjoying the freelancer’s lifestyle for 3 years I decided to take up permanent employment at Media Corporation, a London based company, as their Senior Designer. And five years later I decided to relocate to Dorset in search of fresh sea air and even more coffee. My time at MDC was an experience which was great fun and broadened my expertise immensely, and I can’t thank them enough for it.

This portfolio contains a selection of my work during this time and beyond. So get yourself a good cup of coffee (better still get someone to make it for you) and take a look around.

  • 10 Things to know about Me

  • 01. After 4 great years I graduated in 1999 with a Degree in Graphic Design...young, driven & enthusiastic
  • 02. Bonfire Night 2000 - Arrived in London and freelanced for 3 years
  • 03. Proceeded to then work for Media Corporation plc from June 2003 to March 2008
  • 04. Currently freelancing for a couple of UK and USA clients
  • 05. My Motto: GOOGLE IT!
  • 06. I think my Wacom Tablet is the coolest thing since the Invention of Photoshop
  • 07. Love roadtrips! Love Classic VW Camper Vans. Love being creative
  • 08. I have a very eclectic music taste, which can’t really be pigeonholed to something too specific
  • 09. I love sushi and all seafood for that matter. Good thing I moved back to the coast!
  • 10. This is my email address: melanie@creativeblend.com