Hi! I'm Duncan Stevens, a Senior Visual Designer and Creative Strategist with a passion for crafting scalable design solutions that resonate with global audiences. I love blending data-driven insights with creative leadership to optimize visual systems and deliver impactful brand initiatives across various sectors, especially tech and social impact. My work has allowed me to collaborate with amazing clients like Amazon, Google, and IKEA, turning research insights into compelling visual stories. I'm deeply committed to sustainable and inclusive design, which I actively integrate into my projects and teaching. Having worked pro-bono with organizations such as ICROSS in Kenya and Greenpop in South Africa, I strive to make a positive impact through ethical design practices. Teaching at iXperience and mentoring students in UX/UI fuels my passion for knowledge sharing and community engagement.…

Duncan Stevens

Hi! I'm Duncan Stevens, a Senior Visual Designer and Creative Strategist with a passion for crafting scalable design solutions that resonate with global audiences. I love blending data-driven insights with creative leadership to optimize visual systems and deliver impactful brand initiatives across various sectors, especially tech and social impact. My work has allowed me to collaborate with amazing clients like Amazon, Google, and IKEA, turning research insights into compelling visual stories. I'm deeply committed to sustainable and inclusive design, which I actively integrate into my projects and teaching. Having worked pro-bono with organizations such as ICROSS in Kenya and Greenpop in South Africa, I strive to make a positive impact through ethical design practices. Teaching at iXperience and mentoring students in UX/UI fuels my passion for knowledge sharing and community engagement.…

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Hi! I’m Duncan Stevens, a Senior Visual Designer and Creative Strategist with a passion for crafting scalable design solutions that resonate with global audiences. I love blending data-driven insights with creative leadership to optimize visual systems and deliver impactful brand initiatives across various sectors, especially tech and social impact. My work has allowed me to collaborate with amazing clients like Amazon, Google, and IKEA, turning research insights into compelling visual stories.

I’m deeply committed to sustainable and inclusive design, which I actively integrate into my projects and teaching. Having worked pro-bono with organizations such as ICROSS in Kenya and Greenpop in South Africa, I strive to make a positive impact through ethical design practices. Teaching at iXperience and mentoring students in UX/UI fuels my passion for knowledge sharing and community engagement.

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Work Experience

Advisory, Ex-Director (ESG/Corporate Impact/Amplification) at Margin Innovation
July 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Full-time advisory and executive role focused on ESG, corporate impact, and amplification initiatives, leveraging design strategy to drive sustainable and impactful business transformation.
Design Manager (ESG/Corporate Impact) at Margin Innovation
July 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Design Manager role emphasizing ESG and corporate impact, responsible for leading design projects that align business objectives with sustainability and social impact goals.
Project Lead (Research Project Management) at Studio intO
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Led research project management, coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing strategic visual design and user experience projects to optimize outcomes.
UX/UI Programme Head at iXperience
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Seasonal leadership role managing UX/UI design curriculum with focus on sustainability, mentoring students in UI/UX principles, color theory, and design psychology. Implemented horizontal team structures to enhance collaboration.
Co-Founder at Regenera
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
Co-founded Regenera, a pro-bono initiative focused on sustainable and regenerative design practices and education.
Creative Executive at Tsogo Sun
February 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Managed brand-consistent design across African markets, optimized multi-million dollar campaigns with a focus on sustainability, and oversaw cross-channel advertising outputs.
Acting Creative Director at Dossier Magazine
February 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Directed visual identity implementation, created cohesive magazine style guides for international brands, and managed photographers and production teams.
Contract Specialist | Branding & Design at Various Clients
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
Developed visual identities and brand guidelines for global clients including Vodacom, MTN, and Sony Pictures. Managed international design projects end-to-end.

Education

BTech Industrial Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
February 1, 2016 - November 30, 2019

Qualifications

BTech Industrial Design
February 16, 2016 - November 22, 2019
Data Science & Machine Learning
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Professional Diploma Visual Communication, Graphic Design & Animation
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Cert. User Experience Design: Human Factors and Culture in Design
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Professional Diplomat
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Regenerative Practitioner
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Cert. Climate Risk Landscape
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Cert. ESG
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Cert. Strategy and Sustainability
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Cert. Green Business Strategy
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications
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