About Katherine

Founder & Creative at Graffikat

I’m Katherine, a designer by trade and a storyteller by instinct — based in the stunning Winelands of South Africa, fuelled by strong coffee and stronger opinions about bad typography.

I qualified as an Art Director in 2003 from the AAA School of Advertising and have been designing ever since — across print, digital, publishing, and purpose-driven spaces. My roots run deep in creativity: I come from a family of artists, including a father who started out as a graphic designer. But my own journey took a detour — I was studying Drama at Stellenbosch University when I was asked to design a poster for a student production. That was it. Something clicked. The visual side of storytelling stole my heart, and I’ve been designing ever since.

Graffikat is my independent studio for content creation and digital design. I work with clients who want to communicate clearly, beautifully, and with integrity — from charities and creatives to authors, academics, and businesses with something real to say. While I lead every project myself, I also collaborate with a trusted circle of freelancers when a project calls for specialised skills or extra hands.

I believe design isn’t about adding more — it’s about making what matters stand out. Whether it’s a blog post, a book cover, or a digital product, my goal is the same: to create honest, intentional work that helps people connect.

If you’re into that too, we’ll get along just fine.