INTRODUCTION

Creative and results-driven Graphic Designer with over 8+ years of experience in branding, marketing, design, photography,

website design, and business management.

Founder and leader of a multidisciplinary creative agency with a proven track record of delivering innovative brand solutions, managing client relationships, and overseeing projects across the creative, corporate, arts, and cultural

sectors.

Skilled in developing strategic brand identities, leading creative teams, managing business operations, and

executing high-impact marketing campaigns and events. Passionate about helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and

organizations build meaningful brands that drive growth, engagement, and long-term success.

GRAPHIC/MULTI-MEDIA DESIGN:

Experienced Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio of branding, marketing, and visual communication projects across various industries, including corporate, beauty, agriculture, construction, arts, culture, and entertainment. Successfully developed brand identities, logos, packaging designs, marketing collateral, social media campaigns, annual reports, event branding, and promotional materials for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Delivered creative solutions for clients such as beauty studios, agricultural enterprises, entertainment companies, political organizations, and cultural initiatives, ensuring consistent brand positioning and impactful visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.

ARTS & CULTURE:

Arts and Culture Practitioner with extensive experience in developing, managing, and promoting creative and cultural initiatives that support emerging artists, creatives, and cultural enterprises. Successfully led and coordinated arts exhibitions, pop-up events, showcase programs, festivals, and community engagement projects, providing platforms for creative talent development, industry networking, and public participation. Experienced in event management, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, creative programming, and partnership development, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the arts and cultural sector in South Africa.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Professional Photographer with experience capturing high-quality visual content for corporate, commercial, branding, arts and culture, events, and marketing projects. Produced photography for brand campaigns, promotional materials, social media content, live events, exhibitions, and business portfolios, helping clients strengthen their visual identity and audience engagement. Skilled in creative direction, photo composition, image editing, and visual storytelling, delivering compelling imagery that aligns with brand objectives and project goals across both digital and print platforms.

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

As the Founder and Managing Director of Nouveau, I have led and executed a range of creative, branding, and cultural initiatives that bridge strategy, design, and business development. Through Nouveau, I have worked independently and collaboratively to deliver branding, marketing, design, and event-based projects across multiple industries.

Nouveau (PTY)Ltd.

Nouveau Holdings Group is a creative and business development entity established to support and structure multidisciplinary ventures within the creative, cultural, and service industries. The group serves as a strategic foundation for initiatives focused on design, branding, marketing, arts and culture development, and collaborative business projects.

Founder

Since: 2021

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

22FIFTY Studios (Cape Town)

The Nouveau Showcase events hosted at 22Fifty Studios were developed as curated cultural experiences that combined visual arts, creativity, and community interaction. The initiative aimed to provide emerging and established creatives with exposure opportunities while strengthening connections between artists, audiences, and the broader creative industry.

Strategic Partnership with Nouveau (PTY)Ltd.

Since: 2021

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

22FIFTY Studios: Nouveau Showcase Initiative

The Nouveau Showcase events hosted at 22Fifty Studios were developed as curated cultural experiences that combined visual arts, creativity, and community interaction. The initiative aimed to provide emerging and established creatives with exposure opportunities while strengthening connections between artists, audiences, and the broader creative industry.

Strategic Partnership with 22FIFTY Studios

Since: 2021

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Shipping Culture (PTY)Ltd.

Shipping Culture is a creative investment and support platform dedicated to empowering artists and creatives within the cultural and creative industry. The initiative is focused on fostering sustainable opportunities for talent development, artistic growth, and cultural entrepreneurship.

Strategic Partnership with Nouveau (PTY)Ltd.

Joined: 2024

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

PopUp-Collab (PTY)Ltd.

Through my collaboration with PopUp Collab, I contributed to the conceptualisation, creative development, and execution of Artopia, an arts and culture pop-up event designed to celebrate creative expression and showcase artistic talent.

Strategic Partnership with Nouveau (PTY)Ltd.

Joined: 2024

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

m.mavundla@nouveaucompany.com

+27 81 630 7523

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