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I’m Lea Terblanche, a UX/UI and Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience spanning publishing, branding, packaging, advertising, and digital product design.
I thrive at the intersection of research, strategy, and craft—leading end-to-end design processes from user research and stories to scalable UI systems and brand frameworks. I blend functionality with storytelling and illustration to create engaging, accessible solutions, and I value cross-functional collaboration to align product vision with user needs.
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Language
English
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Afrikaans
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Work Experience
Head of Design at Inkblot Design
July 1, 2023 - PresentSpearheaded full-cycle product design, from UX research and user stories to final UI delivery. Established scalable design systems and brand frameworks, reducing design time. Directed UX strategy, creating user flows, wireframes, and conducting usability testing. Designed responsive, accessible UI components for cross-platform products. Partnered with developers and stakeholders to align product vision with user needs.
Senior Graphic Designer at 2U (Remote)
July 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Designed graphics, layouts, and illustrations for global online university courses. Produced animations and interactive media with strong accessibility focus. Developed and maintained style guides, ensuring consistency across platforms. Collaborated with international teams to deliver scalable design solutions for EdTech.
Art Director at 3Verse
December 1, 2018 - September 19, 2025Directed visual branding and campaigns for high-end clients across print, digital, and photography. Delivered creative strategy and execution that improved client engagement. Managed and mentored junior designers to maintain quality standards.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Jam Factory / Magnetic Creative
April 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025Designed packaging, print, and bespoke illustrations for national and international brands. Led visual development for branding campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
Junior Designer at HSM Business Titles
September 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025Designed infographics, magazine layouts, and sourced international imagery.
Head of Design at Inkblot Design
July 1, 2023 - PresentSpearheaded full-cycle product design, from UX research to final UI delivery. Established scalable design systems and brand frameworks; directed UX strategy with user flows, wireframes, and usability testing. Designed responsive, accessible UI components for cross-platform products. Partnered with developers and stakeholders to align product vision with user needs.
Senior Graphic Designer at 2U (Remote)
July 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Designed graphics, layouts and illustrations for global online university courses. Produced animations and interactive media with strong accessibility focus. Developed and maintained style guides, ensuring consistency across platforms. Collaborated with international teams to deliver scalable design solutions for EdTech.
Art Director at 3Verse
December 1, 2018 - September 19, 2025Directed visual branding and campaigns for high-end clients across print, digital, and photography. Delivered creative strategy and execution that improved client engagement. Managed and mentored junior designers to maintain quality standards.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Jam Factory / Magnetic Creative
April 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025Designed packaging, print, and bespoke illustrations for national and international brands. Led visual development for branding campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
Junior Designer at HSM Business Titles
September 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025Designed infographics, magazine layouts, and sourced international imagery.
Lead UX/UI Designer at Inkblot Design
July 1, 2023 - PresentLed end-to-end product design including UX research, user stories, wireframes, and final UI delivery; established scalable design systems and brand frameworks; directed UX strategy, user flows, usability testing; designed responsive, accessible UI components for cross-platform products; collaborated with developers and stakeholders to align product vision with user needs.
Senior Graphic Designer at 2U (Remote)
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023Designed graphics, layouts, and illustrations for global online university courses; produced animations and interactive media with strong accessibility focus; developed and maintained style guides, ensuring consistency across platforms; collaborated with international teams to deliver scalable design solutions for EdTech.
Art Director at 3Verse
June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018Directed visual branding and campaigns for high-end clients across print, digital, and photography; delivered creative strategy and execution that improved client engagement; managed and mentored junior designers to maintain quality standards.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Bravo Design
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017Created packaging, print materials and bespoke illustration; led visual development for branding campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Jam Factory / Magnetic Creative
February 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015Designed packaging, print, and bespoke illustrations for national and international brands; led visual development for branding campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
Education
BA Communication Management (Creative Brand Communications) at Vega School, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Certificate in Web Design at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025International Baccalaureate Diploma at Ecole Mondial World School, Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008BA Communication Management (Creative Brand Communications) at Vega School – Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Certificate in Web Design at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020International Baccalaureate Diploma at Ecolé Mondial World School, Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008High School at The British School of Colombo
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003High School at Yew Chung International School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007High School at Istanbul International Community School
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008International Baccalaureate Diploma at Ecolé Mondial World School, Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008BA in Communication Management (Creative Brand Communications) at Vega School – Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Certificate in Web Design at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020International Baccalaureate Diploma at École Mondial World School, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008High School at The British School of Colombo
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003High School at Yew Chung International School, Shanghai
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005High School at Istanbul International Community School, Istanbul
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007High School at École Mondial World School, Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
BA Communication Management (Creative Brand Communications)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Certificate in Web Design
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025International Baccalaureate Diploma
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Gold Winner – Best Illustrated Cover | JSE Magazine, Tabbie Awards (2013, International)
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025Silver – Harper’s Wine & Spirit, Asado Club Malbec (2016)
January 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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