Hello,
I graduated in 2009 from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where I studied graphic design and illustration.
After a stint in the retail and corporate setting as a visual display designer for one of the biggest retailers in South Africa, I decided to make the leap to running my own illustration and design business, which I have been doing for 12 years and counting.
Raised by two artist parents, visual language runs in my veins.
My work as a designer and Illustrator can be found on layout design, branding and logo design, product and packaging design, surface and textile design, educational books and visual display design for retail spaces. I once even kitted out a food truck from its wallpaper to logo, bonnet to bumper!
Things that matter to me are curiosity, nature, what it means to be human, and playfulness! I am grateful my work allows me to explore these themes. It lights me up to nurture an idea from its inception to its creation and into the online and brick and mortar retail space.
Recently I completed three courses with the, UK based, Good Ships Illustration crew.
Testimonials
~ Nicola Frick
‘Working with Lauriane has been a critical and integral part of the success of our growing business. She invests her creative energy, her time and her excellent skills into the establishment and growth of the organisation she designs for. It’s not “just a job” for her. You will notice her focus, how your business gets under her skin; you will appreciate her understanding of the role of design - she’s aware of the customer, she’s conscious of the online shopping experience; and you will love her personable, approachable, caring nature.
Lauriane has rebranded our logo, designed packaging (for 9 different sets), designed intricate details on toy figurines, worked with photographers, social media managers, printers, the financial guys… and all the while, I have felt that my vision for the brand, for the growth of my company is not just shared, but held, in the most professional of hands.’
~ Carole Nevin
‘Lauriane, a highly skilled and trained artist and designer worked with me on a Botanical range, the theme was Cape Town Fynbos. We completed a very successful project. Lauriane is very easy to work with as she has an adaptable and flexible personality. She is a good listener and has an ability to tune in to what the client wants. She is dedicated, committed and creative: I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to bring their creative ideas to fruition.’
~ Firdose Moonda
‘Lauriane managed to combine the symbolism of my Indian heritage with a funky and cute modern look. She took great care in the hand-drawings for the wallpaper and logo, also helped with colour and texture choices for the interior of the Food truck. I was able to trust her completely to understand my vision and how to turn it into reality.’