Hello, I’m Panashe Nyakabau, a multidisciplinary graphic designer specializing in visual systems that balance clarity, consistency, and abstraction. I support narrative-driven outcomes across corporate and conceptual environments by focusing on presentation design, branded document formatting and guidelines, editorial layout and publications, as well as brand identities. I’m principled and passionate about crafting brand narratives and design systems that enable conceptual outcomes across corporate, personal and artistic contexts. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cohesive brand governance and scalable design systems. My approach blends strategy with hands-on execution, delivering high-quality proposals, templates, and motion graphics that strengthen communication touchpoints and brand equity.

Panashe Nyakabau

Hello, I’m Panashe Nyakabau, a multidisciplinary graphic designer specializing in visual systems that balance clarity, consistency, and abstraction. I support narrative-driven outcomes across corporate and conceptual environments by focusing on presentation design, branded document formatting and guidelines, editorial layout and publications, as well as brand identities. I’m principled and passionate about crafting brand narratives and design systems that enable conceptual outcomes across corporate, personal and artistic contexts. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cohesive brand governance and scalable design systems. My approach blends strategy with hands-on execution, delivering high-quality proposals, templates, and motion graphics that strengthen communication touchpoints and brand equity.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Panashe Nyakabau, a multidisciplinary graphic designer specializing in visual systems that balance clarity, consistency, and abstraction. I support narrative-driven outcomes across corporate and conceptual environments by focusing on presentation design, branded document formatting and guidelines, editorial layout and publications, as well as brand identities. I’m principled and passionate about crafting brand narratives and design systems that enable conceptual outcomes across corporate, personal and artistic contexts.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cohesive brand governance and scalable design systems. My approach blends strategy with hands-on execution, delivering high-quality proposals, templates, and motion graphics that strengthen communication touchpoints and brand equity.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
June 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across over seven departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations working collaboratively with HR, Marketing, and IT departments. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering strictly to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for more than five clients across assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production to meet client needs.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 30, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Led development for real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained critical corporate systems including HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management platforms. Designed brand identities for clients in the fashion and beauty sectors, blending development and design expertise.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
September 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Remote
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
September 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Freelance Remote Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
September 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote)
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
September 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
September 30, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Freelance (Remote)
January 31, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
April 30, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Graphic Designer at Compass Project Consulting
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Designed and implemented visual systems to elevate brand consistency across 7+ departments. Developed motion graphics, templates, and digital assets for internal and external campaigns. Produced high-impact proposals, bids, and presentations in collaboration with HR, Marketing, and IT. Maintained visual integrity across communication touchpoints by adhering to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
May 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Delivered brand identities, advertising collateral, publications, and illustrations for 5+ clients in assorted sectors. Collaborated on concept development, creative direction, and digital asset production.
Junior Developer at Youngmind (Pty) Ltd
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
Led development of real-estate and transportation applications. Maintained corporate systems for HRM, CRM, insurance, and risk management. Designed brand identities in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Remote Graphic Designer at Panashe CJ
May 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Delivered brand identities, campaigns, and editorial assets for 5+ clients across multiple sectors. Collaborated on creative direction and concept development from idea to execution.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Management at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Regent Business School, Mbabane, Eswatini
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree in Information Technology (ADIT) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Mbabane, Eswatini
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ICDL WebStarter
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edoxi Training Institute Adobe InDesign Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ICDL
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
ICDL WebStarter
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification, Edoxi Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Education, Other