Highly motivated Industrial Design graduate with a passion for creating innovative products and visuals. Possess industry-standard software proficiency and expertise in small-scale and batch manufacturing processes. Adept at both Product and Graphic Design, ensuring projects are not only functional but visually captivating.

SETHU SIWELA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Pretoria West, Gauteng

CONTACT

MY WORK

sethuzitha08@gmail.com

(+27) 66 287 3681

Behance

Projects

SOME OF MY EXPERIENCE

DESIGN INTERNSHIP

EHLANZENI FET COLLEGE

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

CORPORATE IDENTITY

UI | UX

WHAT'S MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?

KLEANERS

Media and Communications

Department

Mbombela | June 202310

Industrial & Product Designer

Communication & Brand Designer

Design Department

Johannedburg | July 2023

REGENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Oct - Nov 2023

Urban House | Mbombela

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

WAITRESS

JUNIOR COLUMNIST

Mpumalanga News | Mbombela

Nov - Dec 2017

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

MSUKA RIDES

Jan 2022

THOMBISILE INVESTMENTS

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Bunting, Auckland Park

BA in Inudstrial Design

2023

Visual Arts [Distinction]

Design

Engineering Graphics & Design

English HL

Afrikaans FAL

HIGH SCHOOL

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

National Senior Cerificate [Bachelor's]

2018

HOERSKOOL BERGVLAM

SUBJECTS PASSED:

CERIFICATES

SO WHAT ARE MY SKILLS?

HARD SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

Visual Elements of User Interface Design

Coursera | CalArts

2022

First Aid Course

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Level 1

2020

SolidWorks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Fusion360

Desire to assist others

Adobe XD

Figma

Adobe After Effects

Procreate

Microsoft Excel

Ability to be thorough & pay attention to detail

Outstanding verbal &  writing communication abilities

Capacity to develop and meet daily goals

Presentation skills

Collaborate well within a diverse

PROFICIENCIES

Communication and product design

Digital media & visualisation

Fabrication

3D modeling & rendering

Injection molding

Laser cutting

Copywriting and copy editing

Research writing and compilation

Hand & digital illustration

Motion graphics

Rotational molding

CNC machining

FLUENT IN

English

Zulu

SiSwati

Afrikaans

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

I enjoy knitting or crocheting scarfs and tote bags

I practise Hatha and Yin yoga weekly

I enjoy journaling, writing poetry and fictional short stories

Nurturing my creativity through fine art-- watercolour, acrylic and oil painting as well as sketching

Growing and nurturing plants & veggies is a fun past time for me & my mother

Reading fictional and classical literature as well as sociology and pop culture works help me remain analytical

HOLISTIC

INTENTIONAL

PASSIONATE

I hope that my journey as a creative allows me to blend modern aesthetics with a deep appreciation for Afro-inspired minimalism, sustainability and creating a unique fusion that not only meets the demands of the present but also resonates with the essence of South African heritage.