I am Marthie de Wet, a graphic designer and web developer with extensive experience in corporate communications, branding and digital design. I founded Graphite Interactive in 2001 and Tilt Interactive in 2012, delivering publications and marketing materials for NGOs and international organisations such as UNHCR, VSO and Fair Trade in Tourism SA. I have led in-house branding, website development and marketing projects across educational institutions and corporate environments. I specialise in brand and website development with a strong focus on concept development, usability and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with independent professionals and agencies to craft premium brands and digital experiences. Outside work I value family, painting, running, literature and film.…

Marthie de Wet

I am Marthie de Wet, a graphic designer and web developer with extensive experience in corporate communications, branding and digital design. I founded Graphite Interactive in 2001 and Tilt Interactive in 2012, delivering publications and marketing materials for NGOs and international organisations such as UNHCR, VSO and Fair Trade in Tourism SA. I have led in-house branding, website development and marketing projects across educational institutions and corporate environments. I specialise in brand and website development with a strong focus on concept development, usability and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with independent professionals and agencies to craft premium brands and digital experiences. Outside work I value family, painting, running, literature and film.…

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I am Marthie de Wet, a graphic designer and web developer with extensive experience in corporate communications, branding and digital design. I founded Graphite Interactive in 2001 and Tilt Interactive in 2012, delivering publications and marketing materials for NGOs and international organisations such as UNHCR, VSO and Fair Trade in Tourism SA. I have led in-house branding, website development and marketing projects across educational institutions and corporate environments.

I specialise in brand and website development with a strong focus on concept development, usability and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with independent professionals and agencies to craft premium brands and digital experiences. Outside work I value family, painting, running, literature and film.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Profit Creative (Advertising agency)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Through the line advertising. Design, layout and printing, account management.
Graphic Designer at ADCOR Marketing
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Through the line advertising. Design, layout and printing, account management. Especially the layout of magazines (Die Bruidsgids/The Bridal Guide).
Graphic Designer at Mmino Designer Things
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Through the line advertising. Brand management, creative conceptualisation, copywriting and media buying.
Graphic Designer and Webmaster at Continuing Education, University of Pretoria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2016
Graphic designer and webmaster responsible for in-house brand marketing: mass media advertising, brochures, posters, annual reports and course catalogues; website design, development and maintenance; copywriting; creative conceptualisation; client service and account management; brand custodian and communications leader; sole designer and developer handling marketing of over 500 short courses.
Graphic Designer / Corporate Communications at Enterprises at University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Three campus companies amalgamated into one entity and I was responsible for the entire rebrand as a member of the corporate communications team.
Founder / Creative Specialist at TILT INTERACTIVE
April 1, 2018 - Present
Built TILT INTERACTIVE into a fully fledged design collective focused on brand and website development; collaborates with top talent on a project-specific basis.
Graphic Designer at Mmino Designer Things (Advertising agency)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Through the line advertising. Brand management, creative conceptualisation, copywriting and media buying.
Graphic Designer and Webmaster at Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2016
Responsible for all in-house brand marketing: mass media advertising and media buying; all marketing brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, annual reports and course catalogues; marketing materials for conferences and expo’s; website design, development and maintenance; strategic presentations; copywriting; creative conceptualisation and design; client service and account management; brand custodian and communications leader; sole designer and developer; marketed over 500 short courses.
Graphic Designer / Corporate Communications at Enterprises at the University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Rebrand of multiple campus companies as part of a corporate communications team of five experts; end-to-end branding exercise completed in a record time.

Education

BA Degree (Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, History of Art & English Literature) at North West University - Potchefstroom Campus
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
National Diploma (Creative Software) at Open Window Art Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BA Degree (Graphic design, Communications, Journalism, History of Art & English Literature) at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
National Diploma (Creative Software) at Open Window Art Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Open Window Art Academy certificate / Online Short Courses at Open Window Art Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

Online short courses
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BA Degree (Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, History of Art & English Literature)
January 1, 1997 - February 5, 2026
National Diploma (Creative Software)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Open Window Art Academy Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
National Diploma (Creative Software)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper 88 e-commerce website

    New e-commerce website launched! This was a collaboration between White and TILT Interactive for Origin 88, a brand new dog treat.

    Website Design & Development: Marthie De Wet
    Platform: Squarespace Custom
    Visit the site here: https://www.twine.net/signin