How to Setup WordPress
Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial on how to set up a WordPress site, written by a freelance WordPress developer with 7 years of experience under his belt. Before we begin,…
Web/Graphic Design & Illustration
Web designer/developer, graphic designer and illustrator based in South Africa – working with local and international clients on various projects. My services are geared toward all brands/businesses, whether start-ups or well-established companies.
- Graphic Design & Web Design
- Illustration
- UX & UI
- Shopify /WordPress
Lincoln Collective believes in the philosophy of measuring twice and cutting once – I invest heavily in the planning and preparation processes so that the execution is flawless, and the end result is of the highest quality.
Services
Branding
We can build a brand that communicates your uniqueness, your voice and your values in a way that is visually appealing.
Graphic Design
Graphic design services range from full corporate designs to simple logos, I have you covered!
Web Development
The development of websites using a content management system. These would be built on WordPress or Shopify, depending on the requirements.
Shopify Builds
Design and development of Shopify websites for e-commerce.
WordPress Builds
Design and development of WordPress websites for e-commerce or brochure sites.
Web Design
Website design for all sorts of brands from full e-commerce stores to simple brochure sites.
UX / UI
User experience design & user interface design for various web projects.
Illustration
Illustrations for fine art and branding purposes. Influenced by modern tattoo culture & other art forms (printmaking, modern art & music).
Design & Development Blog
Expierence
Pull the Pin Agency
Head Web & Graphic Designer
Web and graphic design for various companies, and web development of Shopify/WordPress sites.
Catchatiger
WordPress // Shopify Design & Developer
Working the 9 to 5 grind as a WordPress and Shopify designer & developer.
Lincoln Collective
Graphic & Web Designer // Shopify Developer
Freelancing for over 7 years under the name Lincoln Collective. Mainly working on web and illustration projects.
The 80/20 Mindset (Old School Group)
Head Designer // Creative Director
I was contracted on a freelance basis to conceptualise and develop a brand identity.
Poison City Brewing
Freelance illustrator
Working with Unagency, packaging designs were created with illustrations for each bottle and promotional material.
Process
1. Sharpening the Axe – Strategy
This is where I get to know who you are, and your audience and discover how to set you apart from your competitors. I define your key messages, plan your communication strategy and build your brand story.
2. Cutting a Wedge – Design
With the positioning and strategy defined I move on to explore a range of bold and contrasting creative concepts. The focus is on finding relevant, meaningful and creative ways to articulate what you want to say.
3. Development – The Chop
With the preferred concept chosen I begin to develop the finer details of the design and apply it across all deliverables. Finally, I deliver artwork that is ready for commercial use.
4. Launch
I manage all areas of design production and ensure the best final outcome. The project is launched into the real world and I stay in regular contact to gauge its success post-launch.
