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Hey there! I'm Owethu Obuwa, a final-year Fine Arts student at Nelson Mandela University with a hands-on approach to visual storytelling. I blend creative flair with strategic thinking to turn ideas into compelling graphics, brands, and images. I've built a practice around content creation, digital design, and collaborative workshops—organizing exhibitions, leading design sessions, and helping students and clients bring their visual ambitions to life. I love learning new tools and methods, and I'm always eager to take on fresh challenges with a friendly, problem-solving mindset.…Hey there! I'm Owethu Obuwa, a final-year Fine Arts student at Nelson Mandela University with a hands-on approach to visual storytelling. I blend creative flair with strategic thinking to turn ideas into compelling graphics, brands, and images. I've built a practice around content creation, digital design, and collaborative workshops—organizing exhibitions, leading design sessions, and helping students and clients bring their visual ambitions to life. I love learning new tools and methods, and I'm always eager to take on fresh challenges with a friendly, problem-solving mindset.

Owethu Sobuwa

Creative Director, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hey there! I'm Owethu Obuwa, a final-year Fine Arts student at Nelson Mandela University with a hands-on approach to visual storytelling. I blend creative flair with strategic thinking to turn ideas into compelling graphics, brands, and images. I've built a practice around content creation, digital design, and collaborative workshops—organizing exhibitions, leading design sessions, and helping students and clients bring their visual ambitions to life. I love learning new tools and methods, and I'm always eager to take on fresh challenges with a friendly, problem-solving mindset.…Hey there! I'm Owethu Obuwa, a final-year Fine Arts student at Nelson Mandela University with a hands-on approach to visual storytelling. I blend creative flair with strategic thinking to turn ideas into compelling graphics, brands, and images. I've built a practice around content creation, digital design, and collaborative workshops—organizing exhibitions, leading design sessions, and helping students and clients bring their visual ambitions to life. I love learning new tools and methods, and I'm always eager to take on fresh challenges with a friendly, problem-solving mindset.

Available to hire

Hey there! I’m Owethu Obuwa, a final-year Fine Arts student at Nelson Mandela University with a hands-on approach to visual storytelling. I blend creative flair with strategic thinking to turn ideas into compelling graphics, brands, and images.

I’ve built a practice around content creation, digital design, and collaborative workshops—organizing exhibitions, leading design sessions, and helping students and clients bring their visual ambitions to life. I love learning new tools and methods, and I’m always eager to take on fresh challenges with a friendly, problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director/ Sales at African Mamas Crafts

January 1, 2016 - Present

Designed and delivered branding assets, social media graphics, and presentation decks for clients in diverse industries. Created engaging visual content for digital campaigns. Collaborated with clients to conceptualize and execute tailored visual solutions. Achieved National Colours for Robotics in World Robotics Olympia 2016; Slutzkin Trophy Award for top Visual Arts learner.

Student Graphic Designer at Nelson Mandela University

January 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance lecturer in Graphic Design & Printmaking, delivering lectures and tutorials to students. Involved in digital design workflows and mentoring.