Toluwani Makinde
Graphic Designer
BIO
Personal Profile
TOLUWANI
MAKINDE
My name is Toluwani Makinde; I am an Adobe Certified Graphic Designer. My current location is Huddersfield, United Kingdom, but I am flexible and willing to relocate. I am passionate about visual creativity, minimalism, teamwork and the role of primary research in developing unique solutions to design problems. I am an excellent presenter who can adapt to everyone, regardless of their backgrounds or communication standards. I am keen to learn with a proactive can-do attitude. I am looking to join an organisation where I can fully utilise my skills and experience, but I can also become invested in and add long-term value.
Education
Experiences
Skills
References
2022 - 2023
University of Huddersfield
M.A Graphic Design
Predicted Grade: Distinction
2016 - 2019
University of Ilorin
B.A (Hons) English
Grade: 2.1
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2022
Save on
The role was to work as a Graphic designer within a team of 5, which included an interior designer, photographer, fashion designer and illustrator, to create a brand identity design for a thrift store called save on. I created the logo, social media elements, UI application design, stationery design and signage.
2022
Huddersfield project
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In this role, I gained a deeper understanding of transdisciplinary practice. It involved print and digital. I designed an architectural model of the Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery through laser cutting. This model was assembled and painted. I worked as a photographer, architect, painter and graphic designer on this project.
2022
Re-branding PwC​
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This role is for my final major project. My role is to create a new logo for the brand. The final outputs will include a motion design piece explaining the meaning behind the logo. I will also create infographic elements and original marketing ideas as part of my rebranding strategy.
2022
Re-branding the Huddersfield DRAM Centre​
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This role is for my final major project. This rebranding project aims to push and promote the public use of the
DRAM Centre for life celebration events such as death, birth and marriages. Secondly, to increase bookings which consequently will drive-up customer footfall. I created the Logo, branding language, colours, icons and social media infographics.
2016 - 2022
Lead Graphic Designer, Makzimum Design
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In this role, I worked as a Lead Graphic designer for Makzimum Design, my freelance brand. My responsibilities include understanding client persons, interpreting client briefs, creating pixel-perfect designs in compliance with the client's brief and industry standard, keeping up with the latest design trends, exception design presentations and meeting deadlines. This role further helped me to harness my Graphic design skills in preparation for my master's degree.
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe After-effects
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Photography
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UI/UX Design
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Printing
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Web Design
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Editorial Design
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Persona Research
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Exceptional Pitch Presentation
Name
Dr. Anneke Pettican
Role:
Department Lead at the University of Huddersfield
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Name:
Dr. Sara Nesteruk
Role:
University Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield
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