About Me
Hi. I'm Okang’a Ooko, fine art professional, independent Art Director, full-time freelance Senior Graphic Designer, Writer, and Video producer from Nairobi, Kenya. I've been working in the creative industry for more than 20+ years and I’m armed with rich experiences of managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am the founder of obakunta.co.ke. I am a well-rounded creative person, able to stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my client’s brands stand out. I work to create and improve visual communications in local and global markets both online and offline. And I demonstrate success in producing high-quality creative products including printed media, social media visual content, and general marketing materials. Over the years I have had experience as a freelance and in-house graphic designer, and I have worked on a range of print, interactive and digital design projects.
Expertise in:
Primary design tools: • Adobe Indesign • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • After Effects • Adobe Premiere • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint • Google Slides • Google docs. • Apple Keynote • Apple Pages
My skills include:
• Graphic design
2D Designing, Corporate Design, Print Design, Illustrations and Fine Arts in various media. (Print Designs/marketing collaterals, Layout design: annual reports, magazines, menu, newsletter, etc Design mockups- Marketing assets, Ebook mockups, web graphics iPhone mockups, or any device).
• Photo Editing
Selecting, editing, retouching, and positioning photographs for print and web marketing collateral, ensuring consistency and alignment of image tone with brand messaging. Editing raw photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
• InDesign Typesetting
I have 20+ years of experience typesetting experience in the publishing industry, with experience ranging from Production Artist to Design Director, including ebooks. Over the years I've typeset numerous Fiction, Non-Fiction, book interiors. I have extensive experience using Adobe InDesign and I'm very well-versed in creating and analyzing design specifications and layouts. My files use all of the automation features InDesign offers, resulting in consistently accurate, professionally designed and typeset files.
• Ghostwriting
Words are my muse and I use them to speak volumes of emotions and feelings, all with the ultimate goal of helping my clients. I am widely read on a variety of topics and have an extensive academic background in the arts and social sciences. Knowing exactly what to say is crucial in today's media driven world. I am a writer gifted with creativity. I am proficient at creative writing, content writing, and ghost writing. My writing services cover: Fiction and non-fiction ghostwriting • Creative writing • Content Development • Christian Books • Copy Articles Memoir & Biography • Research • Technical ghostwriting • Promotional ghostwriting • Business • Personal Development books • Product description and labels • Sales copy • Academic Writing • Newsletter • Blog writing Book Review & Consultation
• Editing & Proofreading
I am a professional book editor in English, offering proofreading, copyediting, and developmental editing services. I work closely with authors and brands to clarify and improve the quality of their message. I also offer transcription services.
I am a committed and hard-working professional and look forward to working with you. I offer honest, original and high-quality work on time according to your specifications. With my keen ability to spearhead challenging projects, combined with my steadfast commitment to top-notch creativity, I am prepared to excel in providing outstanding services to your company.
If I seem like a match for you, don’t hesitate and hit me up a message or (perhaps) an interview invitation. I’m always open to discussing new projects. I would be thrilled to offer you my pallet of skills and expertise to help you expand your idea to the best result possible. I can provide you with a complete range of solutions that will enhance and help your business grow and your business identity stand out.
I look forward to discussing the position, and my qualifications, in further detail.
My Graphic Designer Portfolio
Download the detailed 2023 Graphic Design Portolio here.
My Author/ Writer CV
Download the detailed Writer/ Author curriculum vitae here. To view my full credentials, please visit my LinkedIn page.
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Lead consultant Lake Victoria Writers' Group, Kisumu, Kenya February 2012 – December 2014 English, writing, and graphicl arts instructor • Creative Writing Consultation and Workshopping • Coached new writers • Consulted with authors and publishers on the development of book-length manuscripts • Published short, creative prose and poetry in numerous magazines and online venues. |
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Founder, CEO, President, Creative Director |
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January 2006 - September 2010 Senior Designer - Mashariki Brand Communication Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya 2000 : Design Consultant 1999 - 2000 : Product Design Consultant 1998 : Creative Consultant 1994 - 1998 : Private Tuition for Various Nairobi Schools 1993 - 1997 : Product designer Worked mainly as product designer in the design and production of furniture and small functional farming and low-cost house building machines and implements for the benefit of micro and small scale manufacturers. Accomplished a major research project and published Scrap Metal Recycling: A Product Development Study of Shauri Moyo - Kamukunji Jua Kali in 1995. |
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Graphic designer in various employment capacities |
Publications
Currently | Working on The New Girl In Mombasa, novel |
April 2020 | Hunter and Gatherer, novel |
December 2019 | When You Sing To the Fishes, novel |
July 2018 | Bengaman, novel |
October 2017 | Business Woman's Fault, seven stories |
January 2016 | Happy 9th Birthday, horror novella |
June 2013 | Kiss Ya Bangongi, short story |
July 2011 | Rude Awakening, short story |
July 2009 | First and Second Rhythm Guitars in an Old Benga Song, short novella |
October 2006 | Why No One Knows Where Death Lives Papyrus Artists Organisation, kids short story, audio podcast |
2005 | Infinity Eulogy for my friend Martin Owino, Hawi Magazine Volume I, Lake Victoria Writers' Group, poem |
August 2004 | Moni Afinda Published in Eve Magazine, short story |
June 2004 | Innocents Longings, Dangerous Fulfilement First published in www.voicenet.org, poem |
May 2002 | The Proposal Published in Black Voices Online, short story |
2001 | Adventurer Published in Lady magazine, short story |
1998 | Pollution Control of Small –Scale Metal Industries In Nairobi, Final Report of Small –scale Metal Industries Environmental Pollution In Kenya , research study for International Labour Organisation (ILO) |
May 1997 | Scrap Metal Recycling, A product development study of Kamukunji Jua Kali Sector Published by the Undugu Society of Kenya research paper |
November 1996 | Kichorochoro Published in Flash, newsletter of the Undugu Society, issue no 98, short story |
May 1995 | Running Wild Published in Flash, newsletter of the Undugu Society, issue no 55, short story |
September 1993 | Now The Sun Doesn’t Shine Kenya Polytechnic Drama Club, an AIDS allegory with ritual drama, play in three acts |