Bachelor of Arts

Digital Design
Vega School

National Diploma

FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Putting a piece of yourself into your work. PASSION

I’m Phakamile Basson, a Johannesburg based Creative Strategist and Multimedia Designer who works where ideas, design, and execution collide. I turn insight into visuals, and visuals into experiences that connect with real people, not just screens.

I’m driven by the fire within the work, the belief that every idea deserves care, intention, and craft. Guided by meraki, I bring myself fully into what I create, blending strategy, design, and storytelling to build brands, campaigns, and digital experiences that feel considered, human, and alive. From concept to rollout, every pixel has purpose, and every project is an opportunity to push the work and myself a little further.

This is where thinking meets making, and where creativity is treated as something felt, not forced.

Ignited by an unwavering “fire within,” I infuse every design with my passionate essence, creating visually compelling and deeply resonant work. As I channel this fervor into advertising, my specialization lies in crafting captivating multimedia content that propels brands to new heights. Elevate your brand experience with a touch of authentic passion, translating into distinctive and impactful visuals.

Visual Identities

Work Experience

My PORTFOLIO

Web & App Design

I conceptualised and brought to life visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces for websites and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless blend of design principles, user experience, and brand identity to craft engaging digital experiences.

Animation & Motion Graphics

I conceived and animated dynamic visuals that enhance storytelling and user engagement, leveraging design principles and creativity to create compelling and immersive digital experiences.

Videography

We captured and edited footage to craft visually compelling narratives, employing creativity and technical expertise to produce polished videos that aligned with the intended message and brand aesthetic.

Integrated Campaigns

I orchestrated cohesive visual strategies, seamlessly blending elements of web design, app design, animation, motion graphics and branding. I ensured a unified brand presence across diverse digital platforms, successfully delivering engaging and synchronized campaigns that resonated with the target audience.

Augmented Reality

I pioneered immersive experiences by conceptualizing and developing AR interfaces that seamlessly integrated digital elements into the real world

Experimental Work

I conceived and executed visually striking print materials, ensuring a harmonious blend of design elements to convey brand messages effectively. I translated abstract ideas into tangible visual representations, fostering creative solutions that resonated with the target audience

Software PROFICIENCY

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Blender

Adobe Xd

Let's Work Together!

phakamile.basson@gmail.com