My name is Mario – and I create things.
As a seasoned creative professional with over a decade of experience, I excel in crafting standout brands and user experiences through my expertise in UI/UX design, branding, web design, and graphic design.
With a proven track record of delivering impactful projects and leading teams, I’m dedicated to helping brands stay relevant and thrive in the ever-evolving landscape.
My name is Mario – and I create things.
At the heart of every marketing campaign is an idea. I help brands find the ideas that will make them stand out from their competitors. As a creative problem solver, I create brands that are memorable, innovative, and meaningful.
View my work process from idea to execution by checking out my Portfolio. I offer services for UI Design, Web Design & Development, Marketing, and Branding which are all listed below.
A few brands I have worked on
My latest work
- All
- Brand Development
- UI
- Video & Animation
- Website Design & Development
- All
- Brand Development
- UI
- Video & Animation
- Website Design & Development
A quick overview of my experience
Work Experience
UX/UI Designer | ayoba
As a UI/UX Designer at ayoba, I play a crucial role in shaping the user experience across various platforms and devices. My primary responsibility is to design and develop intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces that meet the needs of our diverse user base. My expertise in human-centered design principles, user interface design patterns, and design systems enables me to create consistent and scalable designs that meet business goals and user expectations. Through usability testing and feedback, I continuously iterate and refine my designs to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and usability. Ultimately, my goal is to craft experiences that delight our users and drive business success.
Lead User Interface Designer | Jarrison Systems
As the Lead User Interface Designer, I am responsible for creating a unified design language across all of Jarrison Systems product offerings. Notable work includes the ideation and designs for a fully functional web application, a new iOS & Android application, a new brand website, and new marketing collateral.
Creative Director | Kreate. Agency
This has been my part time freelance project for over 5 years, allowing me to work on brands large and small - delivering unique work for agencies and clients alike. At Kreate. Agency, we focus on website design & development, brand creation and campaign development.
Head of Social Media | NJIN Digital Marketing Agency
As the Head of Social Media at NJIN, I managed a team and ran large Social media campaigns - being responsible for both the creatives as well as the media placements all across social media platforms.
Social Media Specialist | Interface Digital
Graphic Designer | Hojo Digital
Founder | KRUGERSdesigns
Manager | MW Kruger Car Wash
Education
Certificate, UX Design
2023
Higher Certificate, Creative Development
2014 - 2015
Matriculation, IEB
2008 - 2012
Awards & acknowledgements
Best in Class for Brand Building Principles and Fundamentals – Vega School of Brand Leadership
Elementor Site of The Month – Kreate. Agency
CSSReel Featured Website Award – Kreate. Agency
CSSReel Nominee Website Award – Kreate. Agency
CSSReel Featured Website Award – iJump Trampoline Arena
CSSReel Nominee Website – Openview by VTUK
CSSReel Nominee Website – Liv Style Photography
CSSWinner Website Nominee – Kreate. Agency
Orpetron Site of the Day – Kreate. Agency
Orpetron Site of the Month – Openview by VTUK
Orpetron Website Design Appreciation Award – Kreate. Agency
Certifications
Online Marketing Fundamentals
A/B Testing – Blueprint eLearning Program
Achieving Scale with the Reach Objective – Blueprint eLearning Program
Graphic Design – Visual and Graphic Design
Ad Policies for Content, Creative, and Targeting – Blueprint eLearning Program
Skills
Expertise
UI Design
UX
Website Design & Development
Brand Development
Video Editing
Social PPC
Strategy
Copyrighting
Animation
Software
Figma
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, After Effects, Dimension, Premiere Pro)
Affinity Suite (Designer, Photo, Publisher)
WordPress & Elementor
Sketch
CorelDraw
Final Cut Pro
MacOS & Windows