What I Do
Ideas
I collect little seeds of inspiration (and epiphanies) in everything I see and do...
Design
I sow the creative seeds and make sure they loved and cared for until they bloom...
Create
I make sure that the seeds turn into blooming flowers, and help them grow with love and care!
My Portfolio
Muay Thai – A Gym Mobile Application Design
Project Category: Student Work
Software: Sketch App
Year: 2017
A college project for the design of a mobile application for a Gym that focuses mainly on Muay Thai; The UX and the UI were the main focus, based on the user’s journey who can sign up/log in, view and update their profile, check their current health score, as well as sign up for courses.
This thorough process goes through the different aspects of the user might find useful and necessary. Through the use of “Sketch”, the project was given a real-life feel, as the user could go through the prototype and discover the various parts of the app.
Tic Tac Website
Tic Tac – Naturally fresh!
Project Category: Student Work
Coding: HTML, CSS
Software: Brackets, Photoshop
Year: 2017
Link: https://ganafroid.github.io/responsive_tictac/
This student project had for aim to test our skills in responsive design and media queries in HTML/CSS.
I chose to work on a very colourful project which is Tic Tac; One can see the beauty of the responsiveness and the changes in size of the images throughout.
Animation – Sound Design
Sound Design
Project Category: Student Work
Software: Reaper
This college project was about adding sounds to a video which had a voiceover and music.
The aim was to add sound design in order to develop good search methods within Sound FX libraries. It has for aim to implement the different elements of sound design to create an emotional experience that enhances the visuals.
Thrifty car rental UX & UI redesign
Design
Project Category: Student Work Software: Photoshop, IllustratorTravel Blog UI Kit
Design
Project Category: Student Work
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator
This college project was about creating a UI kit for a website, and which included many of the common components used on websites for interactions and layout.
The UI kit has for purpose to give a look and feel for future elements, as well as dictate what the designer has defined for the website.
Biscus
Biscus – fresh and healthy smoothies
Project Category: Branding
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Year: 2015
On a tropical island, there is no better combination than being healthy and enjoying the fresh tropical fruit! Biscus is a smoothie bar, where one can enjoy a cold and refreshing glass filled with the freshest tropical fruit in season. This brand is based on a surfer vibe, which reflects the surfer town where the business is located.
BYLTING Architecture Branding
Bytling Architecture – A Modern Architect in Mauritius.
Project Category: Branding
Software: Illustrator
Year: 2014
Bylting is an architectural company based in Mauritius – this bright, geometric, tidy and modern branding reflects the owner and his work, as well as his inspiration.
Oeudor Independence Day
Through a wide variety of mobile applications
Design
Project Category: Advertising
Company: Maurice Publicité
Software: Photoshop, Indesign
Launched in 1987, Oeudor has since established itself as an affordable and quality product for the Mauritian market. The brand has made its mark, and is known by all Mauritians.
Every year, Oeudor celebrates and proudly advertises on the island’s Independence Day; A very local, easy to understand (for the target audience), and sticking to the egg theme.
Although the advert uses puns that cannot be translated, the advert’s headline means that we are “Happy to be Mauritians”, and the broken shells make up the map of Mauritius.
My Resume
Work Experience
Graphic / Web Design & Development
Freelance (2017 - 2024)
Lead Web Designer & Developer
Pixelis (2019)
Graphic Design & Project Coordinator
In Situ* Visual Merchandising (2018)
Web & Graphic Designer
Pixelis (2014 - 2016)
Graphic designer
Maurice Publicité Ogilvy & Mather (2011 - 2014)
Trainee Experience
Innogy Digital Academy Trainee
Garage by innogy (2018)Sponsored Professional Development Programme, whereby I was one of six graduates of FoD Academy selected for the inaugural cohort of the Innogy Digital Academy.
Intern
Maurice Publicité Ogilvy & Mather (2010)
Intern
Facto We (2009)
What I've been taught
Higher Certificate - Web Publishing & Interactive Media
Friends of Design – Academy of Digital Arts, Cape TownAwarded the “Top Student” of the Web Publishing & Interactive Media title.
Diploma - Marketing
Challenger Institute of Technology, AustraliaAwarded the “Diploma of marketing challenge trophy” presented by Food Canners Ltd.
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design & Advertising
Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Who I've worked With
Contact Me
Sarah Rey
FreelancerI am available for freelance work. Connect with me via LinkedIn or send me a message.
Email: [email protected]