Hi there! I'm Meiko Jaftha, a UI/UX Graphic Designer specializing in creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and expressive branding. I blend technical craft with creative storytelling to deliver designs that look great and work beautifully across web and print. I collaborate with universities, festivals, and industry partners, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS, and WordPress to turn ideas into vibrant, accessible experiences. When I'm not designing, I lead student communities and contribute to exhibitions and academic projects.

Meiko Jaftha

Hi there! I'm Meiko Jaftha, a UI/UX Graphic Designer specializing in creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and expressive branding. I blend technical craft with creative storytelling to deliver designs that look great and work beautifully across web and print. I collaborate with universities, festivals, and industry partners, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS, and WordPress to turn ideas into vibrant, accessible experiences. When I'm not designing, I lead student communities and contribute to exhibitions and academic projects.

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Hi there! I’m Meiko Jaftha, a UI/UX Graphic Designer specializing in creating clean, user-friendly interfaces and expressive branding. I blend technical craft with creative storytelling to deliver designs that look great and work beautifully across web and print.

I collaborate with universities, festivals, and industry partners, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS, and WordPress to turn ideas into vibrant, accessible experiences. When I’m not designing, I lead student communities and contribute to exhibitions and academic projects.

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Work Experience

Founder at Nelson Mandela University Art, Design and Photography Society
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Founded and led the university's Art, Design and Photography Society, organizing events and exhibitions to promote student creativity.
Visual Artist at Karoo Kaarte (division of Klein Karoo National Arts Festival)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created visual artworks and contributed to festival programming.
Graphic Designer at ITM Gqeberha
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Part-time graphic design for ITM Gqeberha.
Website Designer (Contract) at Nelson Mandela University Medical School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contract website designer for Medical School site.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Art (Graphic Design) at Nelson Mandela University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Bachelor of Visual Art Honours (Graphic Design) at Nelson Mandela University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Certificate in Web Design at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Masters Candidate in Visual Art (Graphic Design) at Nelson Mandela University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Web Design
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other