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CV Ben Kibe Graphic Designer
I’m ambitious and well-rounded Creative Designer with an interest in working with like-minded people in creative environments. I can create simple, creative, yet authentic and easy to understand designs. I have worked to extensively tight deadlines in multiple work environments; in the office, on event sites and in printing warehouses and with vast experience of over 8 years and advanced graphic design production skills, my key strength lie in ability to grasp needs and consider practical solutions.
Skills Creative programs include: InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Dreamweaver
I have a very good understanding of the printing process and have built up rapports with printers whom I’ve worked with on multiple occasions.
Adobe Edge
Education and Qualifications
Word, Excel and e-mail applications
2007-2009 - BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic design
Knowledge and interest in contemporary art history and design
ACADEMY OF GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES (AGT) 2007-2009 - BTEC National Diploma in Graphic design ACADEMY OF GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES (AGT) 2007-2009 - Certificate in Electronic Publishing
Extensive knowledge of both PC and Mac platform
Key Skills & Competencies Ability to work quickly and meticulously even under pressure Dedicated work ethic and ability to work overtime as needed Excellent communicator who can confidently articulate and visualize design ideas
ACADEMY OF GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES (AGT) 1991-2000 - O-Levels Uhuru Garden Primary School
Reference If you would like a reference, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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CV Ben Kibe
Detail Masters Limited / Lead Designer 08/16 - Present
Majestic Printing Works/ Creative Designer 06/12 - 02/14
Graphic Designer
I lead the design side of Detail Masters Limited, including exploring the realms of design through a multitude of innovative and exciting platforms. Gained valuable experience in Creative design and Branding which has been the key elements within the work, as well as daily management of client expectations.
A printing and design firm in Nairobi Kenya, specialising in, Prepress Design and Printing.. I specialized in Creative Design of publications, advertising materials, Corporate identity and Campaign materials. Also on the offset Department I was involved on a daily basis of Image settings, Imposition & Films, Colour Separation and Photo Editing.
Capital Colours Creative Design/ Creative Head 02/14 - 07/16
Ovidian Advertising/ Creative Designer 02/10 - 05/12
Working as the design head of studio at Capital Colours Creative, my day to day was balanced by the hundreds of aesthetic elements and technical events required to make designs great, function well, and resonate with users. Working with three of the top business thinkers, I had the opportunity to experience turning company profiles into infographic journeys, whilst exploring needs for a new identity or digital piece of marketing.
Ovidian Advertising provide creative marketing solutions and large format printing. I worked on all aspects of design from advertising, POS. Image manipulation and Tiling/sizing of Billboards, Banner, Vehicle Branding, Producing Postscript for large Format Printing. Also Working in production of Window Graphics, Image setting and Films and Colour Separation for screen printing.
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Overview
Visual Communication
Brand Identity
Creative Design
Art Direction
Brand Identity: Logo
Logos from left to right Travel n Style: Logo Travel Agency Company Red Office: ‘Middle Class’ Lounge Bar in Thika Road Prickly Lemon Caterers: Startup Outside Catering Company Motoscope Garage: New Brand Identity for the garage
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Logos from left to right Reveal Kids: Logo design for kids footwear shop Epicenter Africa Limited: Brand refresh and repositioning. Vukishapal: UI Logo design and interface home page concept Red Tavern: CafĂŠ Lounge in Thika Road
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Brand Identity: Logo
Logos from left to right Spartan Developers: Brand Case study and Brand Architecture Tipsy’s Lounge: Logo identity for a Lounge and Restaurant in Kileleshwa Quantam Dry cleaners: Logo identity for Dry cleaning shop Discover Myriad Solution: Real Estate company that offers Building Solutions
Brand Identity: Logo
Logos from left to right Phimar Bakers: Logo design for bakery shop MoohLa: Brand manual for Mobile cash application. Nyandis Supermarket: Logo design. Mint Lounge: CafĂŠ Lounge in Thika
Brand Identity Promotional Items
P ro j ect : Tipsy’s Lounge and restaurant
R ole Design + Minimal Art Direction Create an impactful new brand for Tipsy’s Lounge and Restaurant
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Brand Story:
Travel ‘n style audience includes young and old couples, families, corporate and socialites. These people are looking for a reliable travel agent company that will cater for them as they travel. Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
Create a compelling brand for Travel in Style tour company that will capture the audience instantly without hesitation and go for travel n style services.
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Brand Identity
Create an impactful new brand for Discover Myriad Solutions (A real estate company) that portrays it as a champion of trade without boundaries: a true by-Africa-forAfrica institution, committed to the success of the continent. We created A compelling and authoritative brand premised on Discover Myriad Solutions’s long-term commitment to the region as a trusted Solution provider: a firm with genuine passion for construction and the clarity of purpose to deliver lasting real estate solutions.
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Epicenter Africa Limited Refresh the Epicenter Africa brand to further its mission of ‘Transforming communities and changing lives, and enhance its reputation as sustainable energy solutions and determined to help the more remote communities across Africa.
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A comprehensive new brand refresh for Epicenter Africa – inspired by its ‘‘Transforming communities and changing lives’ positioning. Our solution aimed to motivate engagement by emphasising the brand’s core values, create a brand with real story-telling capabilities to appeal to diverse audiences, and champion authenticity by ensuring all imagery depicted genuine Epicenter Africa projects in action. w w w.e p i c e n t e r a f r i c a .c o m
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Advertising Campaign
OFFICIAL CO-SPONSOR OF THE 2016 SAFARICOM MARATHON
Overview Acceler Global Logistics Ltd is an international freight and logistics service company . Acceler Global were the official 2016 LEWA Marathon Co - Sponsors and the Idea of campaign was to show Acceler Global operates across all region all over the country and globally
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Brand Architecture
Spartan Developers Ltd is a dynamic and bold Kenyan based high end real estate property developer. The purpose of this Assignment was to propose the transformation of Spartan Developers. Role: Art Direction in charge of all graphic and web design templates and support for photo editing.
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Brochure
Print design stimulates all of our senses and therefore has dimensions and possibilities that the digital world cannot; textures you can feel, physical spaces you can fill and the fresh smell of ink. Nothing beats the feel of good quality texture on paper on a well crafted and designed business card or brochure Here is an example of a brochure for Spartan Group.
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E- Newsletter
The Idea behind this was to create a stand-alone newsletter that will spread unique offers, special events or event-related advertising messages. The newsletter was content-driven with analytics and big data from the sports and hospitality industry. Role: Art Direction, Page layout and photo editing.
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Policy Brief
E AG C P olicy B rief : Layout a creative policy brief that will show case studies carried out by EAGC Regionally in East Africa Community) and highlight problems and solutions on grain trade and food security in Eastern and Southern Africa. Role: Creative Page Layout Design and Photo Editing,
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Fact sheet
K ooba fact sheet : A long career in publishing has honed my ability to display information clearly and get to the nub of what really matters. Brochure design that works around good, attention-grabbing ideas, such as coming up with a Bi-fold brochure concept for KOOBA Africa.
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Menu
ALA CARTE MENU This brief was to give Maanzoni Lodge Menu a strong qualitative look and feel, and rich in African dishes. To design the brochure successfully, emotional response to colour and layout of the brochure had to be considered.
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Maanzoni Lodge Easter: Promotional Easter Holiday Package. The primary objective is to Market Maanzoni Lodge as destination of choice for Holidays and leisure also promote Easter offer Package. Here is an example of the Easter Family Campaign poster and flyer. Other work include E-shots, E-signatures and E- banners
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Annual Report
Annual Report Layout for AFIDEP Role: Creative Page Layout Design and Photo Editing
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Annual Report
C D S C A nnual R eport : Designed an appealing but corporate Annual Report Layouts for Central Depository & Settlement Corporation (CDSC), Role: Creative Page Layout Design and Photo Editing,.
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Marketing Collateral
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Calendars
I slamic Banking The primary objective is to demystify Islamic banking in the Kenyan market and Position Gulf African Bank as the natural choice long-term banking partner for Africa’s new ‘aspirational’ middle class by showcasing the relevance of Gulf African Bank products and services Role: Art Direction in charge of all graphic and layout also photography direction.
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Calendars
K L B C alendar : Promote and Maximise awareness of KLB and, show various books they offer targeting different educational curriculum which was communicated through images throughout the calendar leaves. We created A high production value calendar with a chalk and blackboard concept
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Calendars
Promote and Maximise awareness of Galana Oil and products, show various products they offer targeting different sectors that will be communicated through images throughout the calendar leaves. We created: A suite of communications using different images where Galana Products are used.
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Brochure
The primary objective is to creatively design an informational brochure and Position Moringa School as a world-class software developer accelerator in Nairobi, Kenya. Role: Creative Design and Photo Editing,
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Carrier Bags
R e - u sable B ags : Come up with bespoke branded reusable bags concept since plastic bags were banned in Kenya. Role: Creative Design,
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Interior Branding
Interior Branding of Caribea Bar & Restaurant: Interior branding of Caribea with FAMOUS GROUSE brand
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Laboratory and Allied Develop an easier and creative way to explain Lab and allied Journey
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Ben K ibe 0721 4594 88 c oxbenzino@gmail.c om
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