GERALD
KUREWA

Design Strategist Pretoria, South Africa.

“I help founders and organisations clarify complex social and business problems and turn them into effective digital systems and communication strategies through UX and design.”

01. about

I’m a Design Strategist with over eight years of experience across digital design, communication, and UX-led systems. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping organisations move from unclear ideas to structured, usable outcomes.

I’ve worked directly with founders, agencies, and corporate teams, leading design direction, managing complexity, and translating business needs into clear digital and communication solutions. I approach design as a problem-solving discipline focused on clarity, alignment, and long-term impact rather than surface-level aesthetics.

02. Experience

Media Intelligence Agency • 2018–Present

Design Strategist & Creative Lead

Lead strategy, creative direction, and delivery across UX-informed digital systems and communication design projects

  • Work directly with founders and corporate stakeholders to define objectives and shape strategic direction

  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams on complex digital platforms

  • Structure workflows, information architecture, and user journeys aligned to real-world processes

  • Deliver projects ranging from once-off engagements to long-term retainers

Selected Corporate & Public Sector Clients:
SITA, SANBS, Standard Bank, SANRAL, SASRIA, SIZWE Africa IT Group

Engagements across public sector, financial services, and enterprise technology environments.

Flash Digital x Standard Bank • 2020–2022

Design Strategy & Studio Oversight

  • Oversaw design standards and quality control across multiple Standard Bank branch environments

  • Ensured strict adherence to corporate brand guidelines and specifications

  • Coordinated studio workflows and production teams to maintain consistency and accuracy at scale

Flash Digital • Pretoria • 2018–2020

Multimedia Designer (Contract )

  • Delivered marketing and branding assets across multiple client accounts within an agency environment

  • Contributed to campaign execution across digital, motion, and content initiatives

  • Operated within established brand guidelines and delivery timelines

03. PROJECTS

Role: UX Lead • 2024

ESD Project Management Platform

Designed and structured a complex project management platform supporting Enterprise and Supplier Development programmes.

  • Framed and structured complex workflows across multiple user roles

  • Translated business and compliance requirements into usable digital flows

  • Led UX strategy in collaboration with founder, Business Analyst, and developers

  • Designed role-based workflows prioritising clarity and decision-making

Outcome: Delivered a centralised platform improving visibility, coordination, and usability across stakeholders.

Role: Design Strategist & Creative Lead • 2025

SIZWE Africa IT Group x Huawei SA CONNECT

Led strategic conceptualisation and communication alignment for a multi-touchpoint enterprise campaign.

  • Aligned messaging across two corporate brands

  • Simplified complex technology offerings into structured communication

  • Designed scalable campaign systems across digital and physical platforms

Outcome: Delivered a cohesive and credible campaign presence aligned with corporate governance standards.

Role: Design Strategist & Creative Lead • 2024

SIZWE Africa IT Group x Juniper Networks (Joint Venture)

Developed strategic positioning and communication alignment for a joint venture partnership.

  • Established unified partnership messaging

  • Designed flexible communication systems supporting joint representation

  • Ensured consistency across platforms and stakeholders

Outcome: Reinforced credibility and alignment between both organisations.

04. SKILLS

Strategy & Problem Framing

  • Translating complex challenges into structured design and digital strategies

  • Defining objectives and success criteria before execution

  • Aligning user needs, business goals, and technical constraints

UX & Digital Systems

  • Information architecture and user flows

  • UX-informed platform design

  • Usability testing and validation

Communication & Campaign Strategy

  • Multi-brand alignment

  • Messaging systems and campaign conceptualisation

  • Governance and consistency across touchpoints

05. education

Inscape • 2025

Training in UX Design & Research

Focus: UX strategy, research methods, information architecture, user-centred design

University Of Pretoria • 2014–2018

Business Information Systems (Multimedia)

Focus: Multimedia design, digital media, systems thinking

06. Tools

Figma

UX Design

Adobe CC

Digital Design

Google Workspace

Beginner A2

Microsoft 365

Beginner A1

If you’re navigating a complex product, system, or communication challenge and would like to discuss it, I’m open to a conversation.

If you’re navigating a complex product, system, or communication challenge and would like to discuss it, I’m open to a conversation.

If you’re navigating a complex product, system, or communication challenge and would like to discuss it, I’m open to a conversation.

Let’s make
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Let’s make
something
great

Let’s make
something
great

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