Freelance
Designer
“The key to great ideas is not having them, it is executing them. And great ideas come from problems. As designers we call problems, briefs and we call reactions to problems, concepts.”
– Kate Moross
Cape Town
The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Brand Identity
Crafting unique, creative, and memorable brand identities. Your smile is your logo, your personality your brand identity and your client services your trademark. Let’s start your client growth.
Digital Marketing
The world is ever changing. One thing we have learned in the past view years, is that social media is at the forefront for online clients and purchasing. Running social campaigns also connect with your website, and so with your brand.
Web Development
Building your online presence, particularly your website can make or break your brand. The quality of your website will impact your revenue. Having a website is an opportunity to make a great first.
Packaging Design
Quality packaging design can attract potential customers to your product and set your brand apart from the competition. Your unique visual presence represents not only the quality of your product, but also your brand.
Why you should place your trust in me.

Discovery
Focus on People
With extensive experience in design, I will be taking your brand and various projects to the next level with stunning visual concepts and design.
I love Brands with BIG ideas. Ideas based on discovery, planning, and astute insight. Ideas that act as catalysts for product success. Big ideas that stand the test of time, travel across media and enable real, measurable, positive change for your brand!
My vision is to inspire people to engage and believe in their own brands! not just believe, but connect to the very core of what they also have to offer! To create purpose-driven brands with a key message where people can discover their own brand purpose through digital marketing by creating emotional human interactions and relationships.
Some of my most loved logo designs, websites & packaging design

My experience with design, websites & logo design
For each project I take a bespoke approach to developing change within the organization, often with one common goal, success throughout all aspects for the brand and company. My knowledge with the essential design tools and design practices allow me to explore and create freely.
I also have a great copywriter & illustration artist onboard and ready to assist in any project.
Some of my work
Take a peek inside my projects
History
FreelancerSA.com
Currently a full-time freelance designer & also assisting with overflow work for various design agencies.
My passion lies with Brand Identities, website design & Final product design & Development.
Boost
Design for various projects,
web design, brand identities and
social media layouts.
Boost is a WebFlow Design Agency
in the UK and they are currently the
front runners for webflow design
projects.
2018 - 2020
Senior Graphic Designer.
My role was to handle large campaigns, some of the client campaigns were ABSA, OLD Mutual, KSI of which I did the campaign layouts, concepts and final renders, and more.
2017 - 2018
I had the privilege of working at Cheymaxim where I truly learned the skills behind design. My design skills were quickly put to the test and my knowledge soared. My creative skills included Brand Identity, Annual reports, presentations, web design and branding, digital campaigns etc. My software skills on a daily basis were full-on campaigns for clients like Creflo Dollar, I&J, and many more.
2012 - 2017
Senior Graphic Designer at Pointline and also the Studio Manager. I handled all Briefs and orders coming through the studio, liaising directly with Clients & Representatives. I was in charge of all things creative which included Corporate Branding, vehicle design, signage, packaging design and cycling kits.
Nicolene's work is outstanding and she is an absolute pleasure to collaborate and co-create with. Her ideas are fresh, interesting and well-executed. Highly recommend her for your creative, design and brand needs!

Rich Laburn
INDEX AFRICAWith an array of designers coming forward on a job request, Freelancer SA stood out with not only her talent for design work, but also her incredibly reasonable prices. Freelancer SA has provided us with exceptional design work. Quick response time, always willing to help and amend. Would recommend to anyone looking for a graphic designer.

Lauren Joubert
EMPIREYou will not be disappointed in Nicolene's creativity! Her ability to bring your vision to life is phenomenal. Her passion & drive is contagious. We have worked together since 2020 and her dedication to our product remains true. Don't have a clue where to start? No worries...Let her guide you. Her experience shines through so your dream is illuminated.

Tracy Reynolds
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Most frequent questions and answers
Unfortunately not. I’m a online only graphic designer. All of my meetings are run through Google meets, however I’m open to any other platforms if needed.
From the first meeting to the brief and final approval, each project really depends on the project itself. A logo design could take 2 weeks with or without a Brand Guide, however if there are some changes then that might effect the timeline. Each project will have a timeline, and hopefully each project goes according to plan, be it cannot always be guaranteed.
Yes, I’m very well connected to offer a brilliant copywriter, campaign manager to manage your monthly social media as well as to engage with your followers. You don’t have time, so why not give a full-time project to someone that’s well equipped to do so.
I do not, however I do recommend a great hosting provider, as they are the best with communication and getting back to you urgently with any complications.
Once we’ve had our first meeting and the project starts please remember that depending on the project, for new projects I would need information and for existing collateral I would need all open files. This will be commutated clearly with each meeting or email response.
I always plan out my days the week before. Depending on my calendar I usually may be able to assist within the next 24 to 48 hours. This also depends on the scope of the project. Small changes to an existing project will take priority to make sure there are no delays to the client.