Your creative partner
Your ideas • Made visual
Cape Town graphic designer with 25+ years of agency and freelance experience. I work across print, digital, e-commerce and social media, combining strong design principles with modern tools and AI-assisted workflows. I support agencies, marketing teams and businesses across South Africa and the UK remotely with flexible, experienced creative support.
Creative Services
AD HOC · PROJECT-BASED · RETAINER
- Graphic Design
Marketing collateral, advertising and everyday business design. - Branding & Brand Applications
Logo design, brand refreshes and applying established brands across different materials. - Print Design & Finished Artwork
Brochures, flyers, catalogues, promotional material and print-ready artwork. - Packaging Design & Artwork
Packaging design, product ranges, adaptations and production-ready artwork. - POS & Large Format
Point-of-sale material, exhibition graphics, banners, displays and large-format applications.
- Digital & E-commerce Design
Website graphics, e-commerce assets, digital advertising and online marketing material. - Social Media & Email Design
Social media creative, campaign assets, email graphics and newsletters. - Infographics & Visual Communication
Infographics, icons, diagrams and information-led visual design. - Image Retouching & Compositing
Retouching, image manipulation, compositing, colour correction and image enhancement. - AI-Assisted Image Creation
AI-assisted image creation and enhancement, professionally refined and prepared for use across print and digital.
Portfolio
GRAPHIC DESIGN • BRANDING • ARTWORKING
My approach
THINK · PLAN · DESIGN · DELIVER
Every project starts with understanding what needs to be achieved.
My approach is simple and practical: Think, Plan, Design and Execute, keeping the process organised, efficient and focused on delivering the right result.
THINK
I start by understanding the brief, the audience and what the project needs to achieve.
I ask the right questions upfront, identify any challenges and make sure there’s a clear direction before the design work begins.
PLAN
I map out the project, organise the content and assets, and establish what needs to be delivered. A clear plan keeps the process efficient and helps avoid unnecessary rounds
of revisions.
DESIGN
This is where experience
and ideas come together.
I develop the creative direction and use the right combination of design thinking, technology and tools to produce work that is considered, relevant and fit
for purpose.
DELIVER
I refine the work,
check the details and prepare accurate, production-ready artwork or digital assets.
The aim is simple: polished work that’s ready to use, on brief and delivered professionally.
SUMMARY
From brief to finished artwork, I keep the design process clear, organised and efficient. Whether I’m supporting a business, agency or marketing team, I work independently, communicate clearly and deliver polished, production-ready design.
Rates
Flexible pricing • built around your needs
I believe in keeping pricing clear and straightforward. Depending on the scope and nature of the work, I offer flexible options including project-based, daily, weekly, as well as retainers for clients who need ongoing design support.
Whether you’re a business, agency or marketing team, I’ll recommend an approach that makes sense for the work required – with clear costs agreed upfront.
Need a quote or want to discuss your requirements? Get in touch and let’s chat.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I have been working with Leigh for over 10 years. She is a top-notch designer. She has designed my website and all my marketing collateral. Her designs are always ahead of the curve, and her knowledge of the industry is second to none. She takes feedback well and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure her work exceeds my expectations. She is an excellent designer and I would highly recommend her!”
Working with Leigh made completing my project quick and easy, while the designs were professional and impactful.
After reviewing many designers, I chose Leigh because of her wealth of experience, amazing portfolio, and how professional her communication was. I was not disappointed!
Leigh delivered above and beyond what was agreed upon. She elevated the design look and feel we had already established to a new level while staying true to the brand. Her designs were fun and eye-catching while having great attention to detail.
The only difficulty of working with Leigh was having to choose between the amazing options she sent!”
“Working with Leigh Ann was an absolute pleasure. She really took the time to understand our vision and gave us exactly what we asked for, but then went one step further and added her own creative input which we absolutely loved. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond is rare, and we cannot recommend her enough!”
“Working with Leigh Ann has been a great experience. She is highly professional in her approach and has an excellent eye for design. Her attention to detail is always spot on. She is also very knowledgeable about her field and can quickly come up with creative solutions to problems. She treated me as if I were her only client and kept me updated throughout the process.”
Leigh comes highly recommended!
I have had the pleasure of working with Leigh Ann on multiple projects and I can confidently say that she is an incredibly talented designer. Her attention to detail and ability to understand our vision is truly remarkable. What sets Leigh Ann apart from other designers is her exceptional communication skills. Throughout the entire design process, Leigh Ann would keep us updated on her progress and was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had.What I appreciate most about Leigh Ann’s work is her unique touch that she adds to every project. She doesn’t just give us what we ask for, she goes above and beyond to make the project even better. Her creativity and passion for design truly shines through in her work. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend Leigh Ann for any design work. She is a true professional and an absolute joy to work with.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Leigh for the past 3 years.She is highly reliable and always delivers on deadlines and keeps us updated on the progress of our work. Leigh comes highly recommended.”
BRANDS I’VE WORKED ON
