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Hi, I’m Michael Kersten, a driven, passionate and creative graphic designer and illustrator. I love blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create unique visuals that solve problems and bring brand stories to life. In 2022 I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Distinction at Vega School in Johannesburg, where I combined art with practical skills like brand building, marketing strategy and creative thinking to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.…Hi, I’m Michael Kersten, a driven, passionate and creative graphic designer and illustrator. I love blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create unique visuals that solve problems and bring brand stories to life. In 2022 I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Distinction at Vega School in Johannesburg, where I combined art with practical skills like brand building, marketing strategy and creative thinking to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.

Michael Kersten

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Michael Kersten, a driven, passionate and creative graphic designer and illustrator. I love blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create unique visuals that solve problems and bring brand stories to life. In 2022 I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Distinction at Vega School in Johannesburg, where I combined art with practical skills like brand building, marketing strategy and creative thinking to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.…Hi, I’m Michael Kersten, a driven, passionate and creative graphic designer and illustrator. I love blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create unique visuals that solve problems and bring brand stories to life. In 2022 I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Distinction at Vega School in Johannesburg, where I combined art with practical skills like brand building, marketing strategy and creative thinking to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.

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Hi, I’m Michael Kersten, a driven, passionate and creative graphic designer and illustrator. I love blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create unique visuals that solve problems and bring brand stories to life.

In 2022 I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Distinction at Vega School in Johannesburg, where I combined art with practical skills like brand building, marketing strategy and creative thinking to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

September 1, 2019 - Present

Self-employed graphic designer serving clients including Twinkl Education Company (UK), Propertycoza, and Torque Marketing; created logo and other creative materials; collaborated with Ambition (UK) on brand assets.

Personal Trainer at Ignite Fitness

August 31, 2019 - September 23, 2025

After completing a Strength and Conditioning diploma, worked as a personal trainer; developed client communication and people skills that informed design work.

Graphic Designer at Timesquare Advertising

February 29, 2024 - September 23, 2025

Graphic designer working with iconic South African brands such as Nando's, Clover, Jacaranda FM, and more.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

September 1, 2019 - Present

Provide design services for clients including Twinkl Education Company (UK), Propertycoza and Torque Marketing; designed logo and creative material for the UK gym/health club Ambition. Collaborate with clients to develop brand identities, marketing collateral and digital assets.

Graphic Designer at Timesquare Advertising

February 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025

Graphic Designer working with iconic South African brands such as Nando’s, Clover and Jacaranda FM; contribute to brand campaigns, print and digital assets.

Personal Trainer at Ignite Fitness

August 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025

Worked as a personal trainer after completing Strength and Conditioning diploma; developed strong communication and people skills which aided client interactions and design conversations.