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I am a freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a solid background in packaging design. I love collaborating with startups and small businesses to help them grow and communicate their message through eye-catching branding and packaging. I deliver agency-level work at freelance rates, thrive on fresh, inspiring ideas and reliable execution, and pride myself on meeting deadlines. Since starting to freelance in 2005, I have built a home-based studio and worked with local and international clients, while maintaining professional standards and creative curiosity.…I am a freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a solid background in packaging design. I love collaborating with startups and small businesses to help them grow and communicate their message through eye-catching branding and packaging. I deliver agency-level work at freelance rates, thrive on fresh, inspiring ideas and reliable execution, and pride myself on meeting deadlines. Since starting to freelance in 2005, I have built a home-based studio and worked with local and international clients, while maintaining professional standards and creative curiosity.

Lisa Kowalsky

Graphic Designer, Social Media Freelancer, Packaging Designer, +5

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I am a freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a solid background in packaging design. I love collaborating with startups and small businesses to help them grow and communicate their message through eye-catching branding and packaging. I deliver agency-level work at freelance rates, thrive on fresh, inspiring ideas and reliable execution, and pride myself on meeting deadlines. Since starting to freelance in 2005, I have built a home-based studio and worked with local and international clients, while maintaining professional standards and creative curiosity.…I am a freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a solid background in packaging design. I love collaborating with startups and small businesses to help them grow and communicate their message through eye-catching branding and packaging. I deliver agency-level work at freelance rates, thrive on fresh, inspiring ideas and reliable execution, and pride myself on meeting deadlines. Since starting to freelance in 2005, I have built a home-based studio and worked with local and international clients, while maintaining professional standards and creative curiosity.

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I am a freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a solid background in packaging design. I love collaborating with startups and small businesses to help them grow and communicate their message through eye-catching branding and packaging.

I deliver agency-level work at freelance rates, thrive on fresh, inspiring ideas and reliable execution, and pride myself on meeting deadlines. Since starting to freelance in 2005, I have built a home-based studio and worked with local and international clients, while maintaining professional standards and creative curiosity.

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Freelancer / Graphic Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2005 - Present

Freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer based in Johannesburg, focusing on packaging design and branding. I collaborate with startups and small businesses to help them grow, delivering innovative, eye-catching designs that clearly convey the intended message. I provide agency-level output at freelance rates and welcome local and international clients. Since starting as a freelancer in 2005 after becoming a mom, I have built a flexible, reliable practice capable of handling multiple projects, from branding and packaging to marketing collateral and website design.

Freelancer at Self-employed / LK Designs (Freelance)

January 1, 2005 - Present

Print and Digital Graphic Designer with nearly three decades of experience, freelancing from home since 2005. Specializes in packaging design and collaborating with start-ups and small businesses to grow their brand. Delivers innovative, eye-catching designs while clearly communicating your message. Provides agency-level work at freelance rates and welcomes local or international clients. Known for reliability, creativity, and meeting deadlines.

Freelance Senior Designer at Self-employed / LK Designs (Freelance)

January 1, 2005 - Present

Freelance print and digital graphic designer focusing on packaging design; collaborate with startups and small businesses to grow brands; provide agency-level work at freelance rates; manage deadlines; ran agency with partner and employed eight staff; experience in art direction, repro, traffic and print production; launched and grew into a recognized brand designer with clients such as Clover, Kellogg's, Five Roses, Revlon, Manhattan Sweets.

Senior Designer at Creation Station Design Studio

December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025

Led design projects as a Senior Designer, delivering creative solutions and collaborating with clients across packaging, branding and marketing collateral.

Junior Designer at Jansen Graphics

December 31, 1995 - September 11, 2025

Early career role gaining hands-on experience in packaging and print setup, working under Marsha Jansen to develop precision for print.

Freelancer / Senior Designer at Creation Station Design Studio

January 1, 2005 - Present

Freelance print and digital graphic designer with a focus on packaging design; involved in art direction, repro, traffic and print production; collaborated with startups and small businesses; launched marketing initiatives; directed photoshoots; reliable and deadline-driven; started the agency with a partner and grew to 8 staff.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2005 - Present

Freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer focused on packaging, branding, brochures, website assets and social media visuals. Manages end-to-end design projects for start-ups and small businesses, delivering agency-level creative at freelance rates. Based in Johannesburg, I’ve worked from home since 2005 and build long-term client relationships while meeting tight deadlines.