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Hi, I’m Joseph—a designer who thrives at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling. I design 2.5D interfaces and engaging visuals that elevate user experience while staying rooted in Pacific communities. My practice blends brand identity, illustration, and cultural design to create meaningful, inclusive experiences for communities and clients alike. I mentor junior designers and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable design systems and compelling narratives. I’m passionate about translating complex strategies into clear visuals and ensuring every project respects cultural context and accessibility.…Hi, I’m Joseph—a designer who thrives at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling. I design 2.5D interfaces and engaging visuals that elevate user experience while staying rooted in Pacific communities. My practice blends brand identity, illustration, and cultural design to create meaningful, inclusive experiences for communities and clients alike. I mentor junior designers and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable design systems and compelling narratives. I’m passionate about translating complex strategies into clear visuals and ensuring every project respects cultural context and accessibility.

Joseph Gagau

Creative Director, Brand Designer, Illustrator, +1

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Hi, I’m Joseph—a designer who thrives at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling. I design 2.5D interfaces and engaging visuals that elevate user experience while staying rooted in Pacific communities. My practice blends brand identity, illustration, and cultural design to create meaningful, inclusive experiences for communities and clients alike. I mentor junior designers and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable design systems and compelling narratives. I’m passionate about translating complex strategies into clear visuals and ensuring every project respects cultural context and accessibility.…Hi, I’m Joseph—a designer who thrives at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling. I design 2.5D interfaces and engaging visuals that elevate user experience while staying rooted in Pacific communities. My practice blends brand identity, illustration, and cultural design to create meaningful, inclusive experiences for communities and clients alike. I mentor junior designers and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable design systems and compelling narratives. I’m passionate about translating complex strategies into clear visuals and ensuring every project respects cultural context and accessibility.

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Hi, I’m Joseph—a designer who thrives at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling. I design 2.5D interfaces and engaging visuals that elevate user experience while staying rooted in Pacific communities. My practice blends brand identity, illustration, and cultural design to create meaningful, inclusive experiences for communities and clients alike.

I mentor junior designers and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable design systems and compelling narratives. I’m passionate about translating complex strategies into clear visuals and ensuring every project respects cultural context and accessibility.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Analyst (Human Centred Design and Social Equity) at PwC

June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Analyzed design operations across proposals and internal teams; designed a suite of 12+ Pasifika cultural motifs rooted in Samoan visual language; transformed SVG files into PowerPoint shapes for internal use across proposals, presentations, and Pasifika-related projects. Created a design hub with customer experience frameworks, ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs. Supported international contexts and developed assets to streamline future proposals while translating complex strategies into clear visual narratives.

Creative Director at Kafa Collective

June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022

Led brand identity and visual storytelling for Pasifika communities and clients. Created brand templates and assets for multiple engagements, facilitated workshops across workstreams, and supported regional partners including health providers. Produced event marketing materials (Games Night, Creative Fono, Share the Vibes) and delivered visual strategies aligned with culturally relevant elements.