About

How it all started

Since 2012, I have been running Grafix Reloaded full-time, but my journey in the creative industry began much earlier. After earning my diploma in Graphic Design & Multimedia from Allenby East Rand in 2000, I gained extensive experience across various sectors.

My career has encompassed roles in the photographic and events industries, ownership and management of a print shop, lecturing first-year Graphic Design students, and spending six years as a graphic and web designer for a décor company.

As demand for my design expertise grew among friends and family, I recognised an opportunity for a new challenge. In August 2012, I made a bold move and transitioned into full-time freelancing.

Passionate about my work, I am committed to delivering high-quality design and exceptional service in every project I undertake.

5The tools of the trade

I strongly believe in using the right tools to get each project done efficiently. I, therefore, subscribe to software packages such as Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. This ensures I have access to the latest versions of the most popular design apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Lightroom and more.

The following programs are actively in use:

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD

• Photoshop 2025
• InDesign 2025
• Dreamweaver 2021
• Illustrator 2025
• Bridge 2025
• Lightroom Classic
• Acrobat

COREL GRAPHICS SUITE

• CorelDraw 24

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365

• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• OneDrive

OTHER SOFTWARE, PLATFORMS & APPS USED FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY RUNNING OF GRAFIX RELOADED:

• WordPress
• WHM
• Google Apps (Analytics, Webmaster, Maps, Drive and My Business)
• Bing Webmaster Tools
• FileZilla
• Dropbox
• Google Drive
• WeTransfer
• SageOne Accounting