As a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience creating science-related illustrations and infographics for the educational sector and news media, I have worked with numerous clients, including the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), ACK Media (India), and various schoolbook publishers such as Maskew Miller Longman, Heinemann, Vivlia, Nasou via Afrika, and Awareness Publishing. I have collaborated closely with editors to produce learner-friendly illustrations and diagrams for various publications, including books and magazines. My portfolio includes work for several children’s science magazines and science-themed comics. One career highlight was a project to create illustrations for the children’s encyclopedia series Awareness World of Knowledge for Awareness Publishing. My passion lies in visual storytelling and in developing visual solutions that make complex scientific information understandable and engaging for children. One expression of this passion was the creation, research, and writing of my own science education comic story titled Time Gliders, which has been published in various children’s magazines.…

Jacob Prinsloo

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As a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience creating science-related illustrations and infographics for the educational sector and news media, I have worked with numerous clients, including the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), ACK Media (India), and various schoolbook publishers such as Maskew Miller Longman, Heinemann, Vivlia, Nasou via Afrika, and Awareness Publishing. I have collaborated closely with editors to produce learner-friendly illustrations and diagrams for various publications, including books and magazines. My portfolio includes work for several children’s science magazines and science-themed comics. One career highlight was a project to create illustrations for the children’s encyclopedia series Awareness World of Knowledge for Awareness Publishing. My passion lies in visual storytelling and in developing visual solutions that make complex scientific information understandable and engaging for children. One expression of this passion was the creation, research, and writing of my own science education comic story titled Time Gliders, which has been published in various children’s magazines.…

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As a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience creating science-related illustrations and infographics for the educational sector and news media, I have worked with numerous clients, including the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), ACK Media (India), and various schoolbook publishers such as Maskew Miller Longman, Heinemann, Vivlia, Nasou via Afrika, and Awareness Publishing.

I have collaborated closely with editors to produce learner-friendly illustrations and diagrams for various publications, including books and magazines. My portfolio includes work for several children’s science magazines and science-themed comics. One career highlight was a project to create illustrations for the children’s encyclopedia series Awareness World of Knowledge for Awareness Publishing.

My passion lies in visual storytelling and in developing visual solutions that make complex scientific information understandable and engaging for children. One expression of this passion was the creation, research, and writing of my own science education comic story titled Time Gliders, which has been published in various children’s magazines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Various Clients
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed 3D visualisations, infographics, and visual content for print and digital platforms; created educational comics, posters, and basic animations; developed layouts for reports, newsletters, and magazines; collaborated with education, government, and publishing sectors including EduScience (Australia), SAASTA (South Africa) and GCIS (South Africa).
Graphic Designer at Graphics24 (Media24), South Africa (SA’s largest newspaper publisher)
November 1, 2013 - September 1, 2019
Designed infographics, illustrations, and animations for multiple national newspapers; developed full editorial features, including research, writing, and layout design; created motion graphics for online media; worked closely with journalists and editors to develop visually engaging content.
Senior Clinical Lecturer at Department of Visual Arts, University of Pretoria, South Africa
February 1, 2003 - March 1, 2013
Developed curricula and study materials for undergraduate students; designed interactive learning assessments via LMS platforms; created layouts for study guides, art catalogues, and training materials; coordinated open days and student exhibitions.

Education

BA Degree in Information Design at University of Pretoria
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe ACE Certification | Illustrator CS6 & Photoshop CS
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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