I’m Byron Koekemoer, a Graphic Designer with two decades of professional experience rooted in Fine Art and print-based design. I recently upskilled in User-Centred Design to bring a growing UX practice to print and digital touchpoints. I have a strong visual sensibility, deep production knowledge, and a penchant for designing clear, usable, and visually refined experiences across print and digital media. I’ve completed UX research and prototyping training with Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (2025), and undertaken practical work integrating usability, information architecture, and testing. My background spans design and production across branding, large-format print, editorial, and promotional materials, supported by photography, retouching, and an evolving research-led approach to user experience.

Byron Koekemoer

I’m Byron Koekemoer, a Graphic Designer with two decades of professional experience rooted in Fine Art and print-based design. I recently upskilled in User-Centred Design to bring a growing UX practice to print and digital touchpoints. I have a strong visual sensibility, deep production knowledge, and a penchant for designing clear, usable, and visually refined experiences across print and digital media. I’ve completed UX research and prototyping training with Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (2025), and undertaken practical work integrating usability, information architecture, and testing. My background spans design and production across branding, large-format print, editorial, and promotional materials, supported by photography, retouching, and an evolving research-led approach to user experience.

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I’m Byron Koekemoer, a Graphic Designer with two decades of professional experience rooted in Fine Art and print-based design. I recently upskilled in User-Centred Design to bring a growing UX practice to print and digital touchpoints. I have a strong visual sensibility, deep production knowledge, and a penchant for designing clear, usable, and visually refined experiences across print and digital media.

I’ve completed UX research and prototyping training with Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (2025), and undertaken practical work integrating usability, information architecture, and testing. My background spans design and production across branding, large-format print, editorial, and promotional materials, supported by photography, retouching, and an evolving research-led approach to user experience.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Out My Box
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Designed and produced high-quality print and digital artwork for a wide range of commercial clients; translated briefs into polished, production-ready outputs; maintained brand consistency across large-format, editorial, and promotional materials; managed tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Poynter Print (Full Time)
January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2020
Designed and produced print and digital artwork; translated client briefs; maintained brand consistency; worked across print production and prepress; strong photography and retouching.
Graphic Designer at Colourview Design & Print
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Print and design work spanning client briefs; prepress; ensured high-quality deliverables across print environments.
Graphic Designer at Poynter Print (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Full-time graphic design; client-facing design for branding, print, and promotional materials; production-ready outputs.
Layout Designer at Orms Print Room
April 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Layout designer for luxury, custom-made photobooks.

Education

National Diploma in Fine Art at Natal Technikon
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
UX Research, Usability Testing, IA, Prototyping at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
January 1, 2025 - May 8, 2026
Designing for the Metaverse at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
January 1, 2024 - May 8, 2026
Illustrator & InDesign at Shaw Academy
January 1, 2024 - May 8, 2026
Macromedia Freehand & Adobe Photoshop at Edumac Solutions
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

UX Research Certification
January 1, 2025 - May 8, 2026
Design for the Metaverse
January 1, 2024 - May 8, 2026
Illustrator & InDesign Certification
January 1, 2024 - May 8, 2026
Macromedia Freehand & Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education