A mostly self taught digital designer with a degree in brand communication. I’ve been creating digital content from a young age out of curiosity and now it’s a lifestyle.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some really cool brands from around the world and I create anything from websites, to the images, videos, illustrations and animations that go on them.
The websites and media I produce work across all platforms. So whether you need a website that functions on desktop and mobile, or a video to be viewed in a range of sizes – I can deliver.
Far far away, behind the mountain peaks, beyond the wildest seas, you’ll find me. A freelance thinker & creator. Name your challenge and let’s chat.
2001 – 2007
Reddam House High School
A very free and accepting high school in Cape Town South Africa where is studied: Maths, English, Afrikaans, Art, History and Geography.
2008 – 2010
BASI 2 Ski Instructor & PADI Dive Master
During this period I took time to travel and grow as a person; working as a ski instructor in Switzerland and a dive master in Mozambique.
2011 – 2013
VEGA School Cape Town
Aquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Brand Communication specialising in Copywriting.
2014 – 2016
Launchsite Digital
Helped found and run the creative department of a digital agency specialising in web design and online marketing. What was an once of 3 has now flourished to over 20 employees who manage some big brands in South Africa.
2016 – current
Freelance Web Designer & Content Creator
For the past 4 years I’ve been working with clients around the world, building websites and developing content. With a base in web design; videography, photography, graphic design and animation is something I’ve picked up and added over the years.
2017 – current
Web & Content Manager
My primary client for the last few years is a surf brand in the Netherlands called Surfana. They have surf schools, surf camps, do surf trips and host one epic surf festival. I manage their websites and produce content for the brand as well as handle their social media.
All the services you need, one contact.
Six years of WordPress experience
Web Design
When designing a website the end user experience is paramount. What are their wants, what are their needs and what information is most relevant? All websites are built using only the best Premium Themes and Plugins.
Pure visual passion
Videography
Conveying a brand’s tone of voice in video form is not only a fine art, it’s a challenge. Always trying to push myself in the motion picture game, all projects are welcome. I’d love to hear your ideas and bounce some of mine!
Capturing life's moments
Photography
A keen eye and a wild imagination. I always strive to get the so called shot; whether it be at the top of a frozen mountain or in the depths of the ocean… it may even be in your kitchen. I hope to present your world in a unique montage conveying your tone.
Translate the mood
Colour Grading
Let me bring life to your project. Whether it be basic correction or touch ups, to fixing the seemingly impossible. Want that high quality retro look or the clean and moody feel? I can add the final polish to your video.
Let's bring it all together
Video Editing
You have all the raw footage. I have the computing power to bring it all together. Using the most powerful consumer computing components lets creatively compile your story in digital format. 1080? 4k? 8k? raw? Lets do it.
What's your tone of voice?
Copywriting
But nothing the copy said could convince her and so it didn’t take long until a few insidious Copy Writers ambushed her, made her drunk.
Education & Experience
What people say
Seb really knows how to adapt his style to create an original project. He created a site for us that truly resonated with our brand and maintained the fundamental ethos of what we were doing.
– Joel Bronner, Limelens
We would like to thank Sebastian for his dedication and hard work towards making our Website a success. With our utmost difficult requests, Seb has won hands down with his artwork, design and simplicity. Our Website has gone from being dull, colourless and inefficient, to a brilliant, one pager of success !! Aggressive Audio only recommends Sebastian.
– Gerhard Louw, Aggressive Audio
Seb was open to critique at all times, was found taking initiative in areas we had not considered and was above all, focused on user experience throughout our project. I would recommend Seb to anyone looking to build a thoroughly brand-orientated website and will be using him for future projects!
– Tyler Bodmann, Limelens
Seb worked with Launchsite as a designer / web designer for about two years. During the time Seb spent at Launchsite the quality that stood out the most for me was his ability to problem solve and find solutions for customers. Seb has a great eye for design and designs using current trends and colour schemes. His finished product always outshone what I had visualised in my mind. If you are looking for a hard working, responsive digital designer and wordpress guru – Seb is your guy. Feel free to contact me with any questions or for a reference.
– Dane Spear, Launchsite Digital
Being a photographer, film make and having a level of knowledge in graphic and web design, I have a very clear idea of what I want in a website and it’s already laid out in my head and designed before I take it to a web developer or designer. Seb was able to take this info and lay it out exactly how it was in my imagination without too much fuss at all to create exactly what I designed in my head and on paper. To add to his good grasp of ideas, he is also happy to explore and learn new techniques, so he always manages to find a solution. There has never been a time where it has been difficult to get in touch with him and his approach has been very personal. Seb is a great find and we will no doubt evolve together. I will certainly continue working with him and wish him much luck with his journey. Thanks Seb!