I’m a creative and hard-working designer. I bring 25+ years of experience in Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Web Design and SEO. I’m passionate about inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly and accessible design – ensuring my work reaches the widest possible audience. My work ethics include Neurodiversity & Accessibility, Quality & Value, and Bigger Picture, Strategic & Creative Thinking. I’m working toward European Accessibility Act compliance and WCAG principles to guide my work, and I believe in delivering high-quality, value-driven design in partnership with my team and clients to achieve outcomes that exceed expectations.

Caroline Vermeulen

I’m a creative and hard-working designer. I bring 25+ years of experience in Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Web Design and SEO. I’m passionate about inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly and accessible design – ensuring my work reaches the widest possible audience. My work ethics include Neurodiversity & Accessibility, Quality & Value, and Bigger Picture, Strategic & Creative Thinking. I’m working toward European Accessibility Act compliance and WCAG principles to guide my work, and I believe in delivering high-quality, value-driven design in partnership with my team and clients to achieve outcomes that exceed expectations.

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I’m a creative and hard-working designer. I bring 25+ years of experience in Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Web Design and SEO. I’m passionate about inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly and accessible design – ensuring my work reaches the widest possible audience.

My work ethics include Neurodiversity & Accessibility, Quality & Value, and Bigger Picture, Strategic & Creative Thinking. I’m working toward European Accessibility Act compliance and WCAG principles to guide my work, and I believe in delivering high-quality, value-driven design in partnership with my team and clients to achieve outcomes that exceed expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Owner / Brand Strategist at Mystery Hare Ltd
February 1, 2023 - Present
Brand strategy development, brand identity exercises, and graphic design across digital and print; editable templates; accessible website design; WCAG-conscious practices; SEO-driven growth and user-centric design for multiple clients.
Brand Expert / White Label Designer at Hill & Co. Ltd
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Consulted on brand identity creation and implementation across client touchpoints; led branding meetings; conducted Brand Definition Exercises; created Brand Identity assets and Brand Guidelines.
Freelance Designer at Various Clients
April 1, 2014 - January 31, 2021
Variety of projects including layout design, branding & website design.
Designer (Freelance) at Pocket London
November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Regular London event DL booklets – local area interests listings, floorplan, exhibit details; designed adverts within the booklets; website banners & digital version of the booklet.
Senior Designer at Denplan
July 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
Print-based literature, adverts, event invites, direct email campaign templates, stationery, flyers, posters; trained & supported the in-house Junior Designer.
Designer at Bmore Creative
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Creative concepts for proposals; layout work from brief; variety of print-based design work.
Designer at Archant
December 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011
Magazine Advert department; ad hoc adverts; dedicated designer for client accounts; streamlined processes for client accounts; Project Team Leader for the redesign of Promotional Features; mentored graduates.
Designer at Guide Dogs
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Multitude of projects including Annual Reviews & Reports; adverts; magazines; training material; branded stationery; marketing material; celebration projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2004
Lego packaging, Point of Sale materials, brochures; Direct Wines DM; Brand Guardian for Natwest and Barclays Bank.

Education

Degree at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Diploma (Graphic Design & Business Languages) at CENTEC (Central Technical College)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

GrowMyBiz workshops: Marketing, Business Planning and Time Management
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Project Management Methodology Training
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Creative Thinking (Central St Martins) - part-time course
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
D&AD lectures
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Annual Neurodiversity in Business Conference
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet