I’m not a “glass half full, glass half empty” kinda person,
I’m an “I’ve got a glass, how blessed am I?” kinda person!
Hi there, I’m Pip
I'm from Africa, which gives me the advantage of being able to adapt, make a plan, work with what I have on hand, and think on my feet while navigating the beautiful complexity of African life—from sparse water supplies to searing sun, every challenge becomes creative fuel.
Currently calling Dar es Salaam, Tanzania home, I've lived and worked across South, Central, and East Africa, each region shaping how I approach creative problem-solving.
My design journey began in the pre-Macintosh era when typesetting was pure craft on Linotronic systems. The smell of darkroom chemicals, the precision of Letraset, NT cutters, eyeglasses, and waxers—paste-up was an art form that demanded both technical skill and creative vision. Sitting in front of my first Apple Mac (a late '80s LC) marked the beginning of my evolution through repro houses, print factories, and design studios, witnessing the entire digital transformation of graphic design.
Today, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign allow me to create from anywhere—whether I'm listening to children play in Dar's dusty streets or feeling the evening breeze while balancing my MacBook on my lap. Technology has liberated creativity, and I've learned to make magic happen from any corner of the world.
Ready to bring your vision to life?
I don't just design, I translate dreams into reality. With decades of experience turning abstract business visions into tangible, powerful brands, I'm your strategic creative partner who gets things done, no matter where in the world we are.
Here's what makes me different:
Battle-tested resilience: Forged in Africa's dynamic landscape, I've mastered the art of creating excellence from any situation, and limited resources only fuel my creativity
Global mindset, local heart: Years of remote collaboration across continents mean I understand your business, whether you're in Manhattan or Mombasa
Old-school craft meets cutting-edge innovation: From Letraset to Illustrator, I've evolved with every technological shift while maintaining an artisan's attention to detail
Vision translator: I excel at taking your "what if" moments and transforming them into compelling visual stories that your audience can't ignore
The result? Brands that don't just look good, they work. They connect. They convert.
When you work with me, you're not just hiring a designer. You're partnering with someone who listens deeply, thinks strategically, and delivers creatively, all while you hear the sounds of Dar es Salaam's vibrant streets in the background of our Zoom calls.
