Hi, I'm Don Kipta Kiprotich, a creative graphic designer and visual storyteller with over five years of experience crafting social media content, digital ads assets, and in-store materials. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and using the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver engaging visuals that align with brand identities while staying locally relevant. Beyond design, I enjoy collaborating with technical teams and fellow designers to build user-friendly websites and impactful campaigns. I’m continuously learning through tutorials, church design classes, and real-world projects to stay on top of industry trends and push my craft forward.

Hi, I'm Don Kipta Kiprotich, a creative graphic designer and visual storyteller with over five years of experience crafting social media content, digital ads assets, and in-store materials. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and using the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver engaging visuals that align with brand identities while staying locally relevant. Beyond design, I enjoy collaborating with technical teams and fellow designers to build user-friendly websites and impactful campaigns. I’m continuously learning through tutorials, church design classes, and real-world projects to stay on top of industry trends and push my craft forward.

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Hi, I’m Don Kipta Kiprotich, a creative graphic designer and visual storyteller with over five years of experience crafting social media content, digital ads assets, and in-store materials. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and using the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver engaging visuals that align with brand identities while staying locally relevant.

Beyond design, I enjoy collaborating with technical teams and fellow designers to build user-friendly websites and impactful campaigns. I’m continuously learning through tutorials, church design classes, and real-world projects to stay on top of industry trends and push my craft forward.

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English
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French
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Work Experience

Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE RAS Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri
November 1, 2024 - Present
Manage and design visual content for IEEE RAS website, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly experience. Develop graphics and branding elements for events, conferences, and research presentations. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth website functionality and updates.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE CASS Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri
October 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Designed event branding materials, promotional graphics, and merchandise for IEEE CASS. Managed website visuals and digital assets, ensuring a consistent visual identity across platforms. Collaborated with event organizers to develop impactful designs for workshops, competitions, and conferences.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge – Nyeri
November 30, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotionals, sermon notes, and event branding. Developed motion graphics (GIFs, basic animations) for digital campaigns and social media engagement. Trained and equipped graphic design/media members using classes, YouTube tutorials, and collaborations.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creatives – Nyeri
January 1, 2022 - Present
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for various corporate and church events. Created 100+ digital assets per project, including social media graphics, billboards, and merchandise designs. Designed and optimized motion graphics (GIFs, animations) to enhance brand storytelling and audience engagement.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Dedan Kimathi Christian Union – Nyeri
November 30, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Assisted in leading the church’s design team, producing digital and print materials for events and services. Designed visual assets for posters, social media campaigns, and outreach materials. Trained and mentored members in graphic design through classes, YouTube tutorials, and collaborative projects.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE RAS Dedan Kimathi University
November 1, 2024 - Present
Manage and design visual content for IEEE RAS website, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly experience. Develop graphics and branding elements for events, conferences, and research presentations. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth website functionality and updates.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE CASS Dedan Kimathi University
October 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Designed event branding materials, promotional graphics, and merchandise for IEEE CASS. Managed website visuals and digital assets, ensuring a consistent visual identity across platforms. Collaborated with event organizers to develop impactful designs for workshops, competitions, and conferences.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge
November 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotionals, sermon notes, and event branding. Developed motion graphics (GIFs, basic animations) for digital campaigns and social media engagement. Trained and equipped graphic design/media members using classes, YouTube tutorials, and collaborations.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creatives
January 1, 2022 - Present
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for various corporate and church events. Created 100+ digital assets per project, including social media graphics, billboards, and merchandise designs. Designed and optimized motion graphics (GIFs, animations) to enhance brand storytelling and audience engagement.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Dedan Kimathi Christian Union
November 1, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Assisted in leading the church’s design team, producing digital and print materials for events and services. Designed visual assets for posters, social media campaigns, and outreach materials. Trained and mentored members in graphic design through classes, YouTube tutorials, and collaborative projects.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotion notes, sermon notes, and event branding.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creative's
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for various corporate and church events; created 100+ digital assets per project including social media graphics, billboards, and merch designs.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Assisted in leading the church design team? Designed visual assets for university events, posters, social media campaigns and outreach materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Church graphic design projects
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Self-taught through YouTube tutorials, church graphic design classes, and collaborative design projects; gained expertise in branding, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual content creation.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE RAS, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
May 20, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Manage design visual content for IEEE RAS website, ensuring engaging and user-friendly experience.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church, Nyeri
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a design team; developed visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotions, sermon notes, and event branding.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge CreativeS, Nyeri
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for corporate and church events; created 100+ digital assets including social media graphics, billboards, and merch designs.
Self-taught Designer
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Gained expertise in branding, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual content creation through YouTube tutorials, church design classes, and collaborative projects.
Web Master & Graphic Designer at IEEE RASD
May 20, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Manage and design visual content for IEEE RASD website, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly experience. Develop graphics and branding elements for events, conferences, and research presentations. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth website functionality and updates.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotion notes, sermon notes, and event branding.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Christian Union – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Assisted in leading the church’s design team, producing digital and print materials for events and services. Designed visual assets for posters, social media campaigns, and outreach materials. Trained and mentored members in graphic design through classes and YouTube tutorials.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creative – Nyeri
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for various corporate and church events. Created 100+ digital assets per project, including social media graphics, billboards, and merch/print designs. Designed and optimized motion graphics to enhance brand storytelling and audience engagement.
Web Master & Graphic Designer at IEEE RAS at Dedan Kimathi University, Nyeri
May 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Responsible for designing and maintaining web visuals and graphic design assets for university events, conferences, and outreach activities. Ensured engaging user experience, consistency of branding, and timely updates for web properties.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creatives, Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led branding, digital marketing assets, and event visuals for corporate and church events; created 100+ digital assets, including social media graphics, billboards, and merchandise designs.
Graphic Designer Lead at The City of Refuge Church, Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a team in designing visuals for church functions, worship, devotions, sermon notes, and event branding; developed motion graphics for digital campaigns and social media engagement.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE RASD, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
May 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Managed and designed website visuals and digital assets for the university, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience across platforms; developed event branding materials for conferences and research presentations.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church - Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, worship sessions, devotionals, sermon notes, and event branding; created motion graphics for digital campaigns and social media engagement.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creative's – Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for corporate and church events; created 100+ digital assets per project, including social media graphics, billboards, and merch designs; designed and optimized motion graphics to enhance storytelling.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – Nyeri
November 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Assisted in leading graphic design efforts for university events, outreach materials, posters, and social media campaigns; coordinated with teams to deliver timely design assets.
Web Master & Graphic Designer at IEEE RASD, Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri
May 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Manage and design visual content for the IEEE RASD website, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly experience.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church – Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotions, sermon notes, and event branding.
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer at Emidge Creatives – Nyeri
October 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded branding and digital marketing strategies for various corporate and church events. Created 100+ digital assets per project, including social media graphics, billboards, and merchandise designs. Designed and optimized motion graphics to enhance brand storytelling and audience engagement.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Christian Union, Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri
November 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Assisted in leading the church’s design team, producing digital and print materials for events and services.
Webmaster & Graphic Designer at IEEE RAS – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
May 20, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Manage and design visual content for IEEE RAS website, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly experience. Develop graphics and branding elements for events, conferences, and research presentations. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth website functionality and updates.
Graphic Design Lead at The City of Refuge Church – Nyeri
October 20, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led a team in designing visual content for church functions, fellowships, devotions, sermon notes, and event branding. Developed motion graphics (GIFs, basic animations) for digital campaigns and social media engagement.
Assistant Graphic Design Lead at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Christian Union – Nyeri
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Assisted in leading the church’s design team, producing digital and print materials for events and services. Designed visuals for posters, social media campaigns, and outreach activities. Trained and mentored members in graphic design through classes and collaborative projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
November 20, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Self-taught through YouTube tutorials, church graphic design classes, and collaborative design projects with other designers. Gained expertise in branding, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual content creation. Continuously refining skills and adapting to industry trends.

Education

Bachelor of science at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
September 10, 2020 - May 10, 2025
Certificate of Participation at IEEE CASS Innovation Challenge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Participation at IEEE CASS Summer School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Merit at Red Cross Kenya
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Certificate of Merit at Red Cross Kenya
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
BSc Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – Nyeri
January 1, 2021 - July 23, 2025
BSc at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering at Nyeri University of Technology
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2025
BSc Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Graphic Design Education at Dedan Kimathi University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Nyeri, Kenya)
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2025
BSc Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B Sc Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2025
BSc Mechatronics Engineering at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Participation – IEEE CASS Innovation Challenge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Participation – IEEE CASS Summer School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Merit – Red Cross Kenya
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Certificate of Participation – IEEE CASS Innovation Challenge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Participation – IEEE CASS Summer School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certificate of Merit – Red Cross Kenya
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet
    uniE621 IEEE RAS DEKUT: Advancing Robotics and Automation
    This sleek retractable banner design captures the essence of IEEE RAS DEKUT, highlighting their commitment to advancing robotics and automation through scientific research, education, and innovation. The dynamic visual elements, combined with clear and concise messaging, effectively communicate the society's mission and values. photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer branding logo
    uniE621 IEEE RAS DEKUT: Advancing Robotics and Automation
    This sleek retractable banner design captures the essence of IEEE RAS DEKUT, highlighting their commitment to advancing robotics and automation through scientific research, education, and innovation. The dynamic visual elements, combined with clear and concise messaging, effectively communicate the society's mission and values. photo graphicdesigner illustrator branding logo designer
    uniE621 Easy to Own Apple Devices
    This eye-catching graphic promotes an easy payment plan for acquiring Apple products like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. The bold typography and vibrant color scheme immediately grab attention, while the clear bullet points outline the simple requirements for eligibility. The image effectively conveys the message that owning Apple devices is now more accessible than ever. designer branding graphicdesigner logo photo illustrator
    uniE621 Easy to Own Apple Devices
    This eye-catching graphic promotes an easy payment plan for acquiring Apple products like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. The bold typography and vibrant color scheme immediately grab attention, while the clear bullet points outline the simple requirements for eligibility. The image effectively conveys the message that owning Apple devices is now more accessible than ever. photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer webdesigner branding logo
    uniE621 Own Now, Pay Later digital Graphics
    This project showcases a sleek and engaging promotional design for FastGadgets Kenya, highlighting premium smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series and Apple iPhones with an "Own Now, Pay Later" plan. The goal was to create a modern yet playful visual style using dynamic typography and contrasting colors to capture attention while maintaining brand professionalism. The second design variation incorporates a more playful font, giving the layout a fresh and youthful feel. 📌 Key Design Elements: ✔ Elegant, bold typography for emphasis ✔ High-quality product imagery for a premium feel ✔ Clean layout with key details prominently displayed ✔ A refined color palette to enhance readability 💻 Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer webdesigner branding logo
    uniE621 Samsung Galaxy S25 Series:Digital Ad Campaign
    This dynamic digital ad campaign for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series highlights the cutting-edge "Galaxy AI" technology. The sleek design showcases the premium aesthetics of the S25 Ultra and S25 models, while the bold typography and vibrant color scheme grab attention. The clear pricing and concise messaging make the offer compelling and easy to understand. This campaign aims to generate excitement and drive sales for the latest Samsung flagship devices. photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer webdesigner branding logo
    uniE621 MegaCell Kenya: Valentine's Day iPhone Deals
    This eye-catching graphic promotes special Valentine's Day discounts on various iPhone models at MegaCell Kenya. The bold typography and heart-shaped design elements create a festive and romantic atmosphere. The clear pricing and model specifications make it easy for customers to find the perfect deal for their loved ones. graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer webdesigner photo logo