Samantha Schwikkard

I am a young entrepreneurial, creative professional that is passionate about conceptual thinking that leads to problem solving, real design solutions and effective marketing material. I have a creative mind that is geared towards innovation, product development and business development. I love working with people, encouraging others and listening to clients needs to make things happen. I am organised and precise in my approach and I believe that creative fresh ideas and details can make all the difference in any and every business. My heart bursts at simple thinking patterns, beautiful and clever branding/styling and ideas that become results. With over 10 years of experience, I work with corporate companies, small to medium businesses, event planners and startups as a creative partner to create concepts, designs, presentations and final products that solve their business problems and propel their vision. I LOVE to work on projects that require my skills to : • Design a complete or partial brand refresh, including logo design, icon design, mood boards, brand guidelines, company stationery and signage • Brainstorm, partner and work with other creatives as a freelancer in an Ad Agency or In-House marketing department • Typeset and design layouts for books, workshop material, magazines, blogs, annual reports and marketing collateral • Prepare slick and professionally designed .pdf presentations from simple word documents • Conceptualise and design packaging • Create websites on the Squarespace platform • Manage print and production from design file through to final product • Prepare blogposts, emailers and online adverts • Conceptualise and style for photography • Design branded instagram graphics and prepare instagram posts • Design and produce luxury stationery for weddings and events • Offer professional customer service and support Send me your brief and lets talk . . . sam@elephantshoe.com