Michael Louw
Creative thinker and problem solver
Perth, AustraliaI’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
Jack In The Box
Senior Creative
January 2013
- March 2015
Busselton, Australia
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)
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
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
Skills
Art Direction,
Brand Strategy & Development,
Digital Design,
Graphic Design,