Visual Communication Showcase
Visual excellence, industry recognition, and a future built on design.
Highlights
2024 has been an exceptional year for the Visual Communication team at CTU, marked by numerous milestones and achievements. Highlights of the year included exciting field trips, participation in international exhibitions, and securing finalist positions at both the Loerie and Pendoring Awards.
Now, we are proud to introduce the talented Class of 2024!
- 5 Pendoring Finalists:
- Jacqueline Groenewal
- Janco JJ Strydom (x3)
- Magdalena van Wyk
- 2 Loerie Finalists:
- Aidan Karsten
- Janco JJ Strydom
The 2024 Visual Communication Showcase
I,m a 21 y/o Visual Communication Designer based in Bloemfontein. My love for art, literature snd music provides me with more than enough inspiration for any task.
I’m a passionate Graphic Designer with 2 years of freelance experience under my growing belt. While i prefer specializing in branding, print media and social media, I have a growing love for photography, videography, motion graphics, and illustration. I am very keen to put my extensive toolbelt to the test, especially when I need to get out of my comfort zone of editorial design, logo/brand design, and video editing. Who am I? I am dedicated, passionate, in love and hungry for an opportunity. To prove that this is my God given talent.
I,m a 21 y/o Visual Communication Designer based in Bloemfontein. My love for art, literature snd music provides me with more than enough inspiration for any task.
Hallo, I am Marunel de Beer, a graphic designer who believes in working together to bring all your creative ideas to live, buy using the skills I have learned over the past three years. These skills include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After effects. I enjoy working on different projects such as logo design, awareness campaigns, editorial work and photography. My hobbies include reading, journaling, photography and videography.
I am a friendly and approachable person with a passion for design and art history. I am a goal orientated individual and always strive to complete the tasks I am given swiftly and professionally. In my free time I enjoy oil painting, playing video games and practicing archery. I’d like to work as a graphic designer, working on professional projects to hone my skills and gain valuable work experience.
Born in the Northern Cape and raised in Cape Town and Johannesburg, I’m a 24-year-old visual communicationist with expertise in graphic design, photography, videography, motion design, and web design. With 6 years of experience in each field, I’m also a music producer with 8 years in production. A fluent English and Afrikaans speaker, I completed my studies at CTU Training Solutions. I was nominated as a Loeries Award finalist and made the top 16 for package design in Africa and the Middle East.
I’m a passionate and innovative graphic designer. I have a proven track record of transforming ideas into captivating visual narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I excel in creating designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations. My portfolio spans a variety of graphic design sub-disciplines using diverse mediums and applications. Showcasing my ability to adapt and deliver high-quality.
MY NAME IS JACQUELINE GROENEWALD. I’m an artist and designer from South Africa who’s always had a passion for art with early memories of creative expression through makeup, drawing, and painting. Designing and creating brings me joy, and I’ve honed my skills in illustration, design, and photography over the years. As an optimistic person, I thrive in collaborative settings, where I love contributing to teams to bring innovative design concepts to life.
Hi, I am JJ Stydom, but known as CatFish Visuals. I am a Visual Communications designer with three years of experience crafting versatile and impactful visual designs for different brands. I am proficient in digital and print design, illustration, and conceptual packaging design. I am also efficient in creating visually distinct marketing campaigns for many scenarios that showcase innovative and creative thinking. Certified in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, I can create efficiently and at a professional level. CatFish Visuals was created to show my excitement in bringing my passion for visual storytelling and my dynamic skills of design to any marketing and design project, where I can further challenge my skills and contribute to the craft of compelling narratives.
My expertise spans graphic design, photography, video, and animation. I am fascinated by the dark and macabre and how to translate their narratives as well-craved narratives for a modern audience. I excel in book illustrations and enjoy adapting my style to meet project needs. I am passionate and always up for a challenge about combining traditional artworks with digital elements. I thrive on experimenting with different styles and pushing creative boundaries to keep my work fresh and exciting.
Hi, my name is Carla. I just finished my studies at CTU Training Solutions for Visual Communication. I am a fast learner and easy to talk to. I loved being able to study something that brings me joy and love the fact that I will be able to keep on enjoying what I do as a career.
I am a passionate and skilled graphic designer with expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Having earned a VISCOM Graphic Design Diploma at CTU Training Solutions, I specializes in logo design, branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. I have collaborated on major projects like the Rugby World Cup Sevens and branding for the Cape Town GunRun. I also bring experience in signage design and printing from my time at Eagle Ray Signs.
My name is Jade Shires, a graduate of CTU Stellenbosch in Visual Communication. I have a passion for art and a keen eye for detail, and absolutely love designing and illustration.
