Michael Louw

Creative thinker and problem solver

Perth, Australia
I’m a graphic designer with 20 years of experience in Graphic Design, Branding and Advertising. I have worked with large worldwide and regional agencies, and spent time in small niche studios. My journey has taken me above-the-line, below-the-line, through-the-line and quite frequently on-line. During this time I’ve had the opportunity to partner with some fantastic people on great brands like Wesfarmers, Emirates, American Express, IBM, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group, Gillette, Nivea, Unilever and SABMiller.

Work Experience

Mister Louw

Freelance Integrated Graphic Designer

July 2017 - Perth, Australia

Clarity Communications

Senior Designer

April 2015 - June 2017 Perth, Australia

Jack In The Box

Senior Creative

January 2013 - March 2015 Busselton, Australia

Science

Creative Partner

2010 - August 2012 Durban, South Africa

HKLM Middle East

Creative Director

2008 - 2010 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Freelance

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Disturbance Design (Durban, SA)
ePages (Durban, SA)
Knomo London (London, UK)
Orange Juice Design (Durban, SA)
Pilotfish Digital (Durban, SA)
Science (Durban, SA)
Trade Intelligence (Durban, SA)
Younbou Al Hayat (Dubai, UAE)
2005 - 2008 Durban, South Africa

OgilvyOne / Ogilvy Interactive

Art Director - Below-the-line & Online

2002 - 2004 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Orange Juice Design

Graphic Designer

2001 - 2001 Johannesburg, South Africa

Ogilvy & Mather

Graphic Designer

1997 - 2001 Durban, South Africa

Education

Technikon Natal

National Diploma Graphic Design

1993 - 1996 Durban, South Africa

Languages

English (Native),
Afrikaans (Fluent),

Awards

Summit International Awards

Gold, Website Design

2015

Summit International Awards

Silver, Logo Redesign

2015

Summit International Awards

Bronze, Logo Redesign

2015

Summit International Awards

Bronze, Logo Redesign

2014

Wolda

Winner, Logo Design

2009

The Loerie Awards

Finalist, Website Design

2006

Cannes Lions

Cyber Finalist, Online Advertising: Financial Services

2005

Arjo Wiggins Design Awards

Highly Commended, Corporate Brochure/Annual Report

2004

New York Festivals

Certificate of Distinction - Finalist Award, Corporate Literature: Service Booklet/Pamphlet

2003

Mobius Advertising Awards

Certificate for Outstanding Creative Achievement, Services: Professional Services - Advertising/Marketing

2003

London International Advertising Awards

Finalist, Print: Direct Mail - Consumer

2002

Skills

Art Direction, Brand Strategy & Development, Digital Design, Graphic Design,