THE ONE MAN BRAND

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

From my studio in Johannesburg, I work with clients and agencies around the world on branding projects, websites, digital solutions, advertising and print marketing.

I’m Russ. Lover of design and paramour of its partner, the written word.

RECENT PROJECTS

Saint O Delicatessen olive oil packaging
Saint Osyth logo, designed by MR.SMiTH Creative Studio

SAINT OSYTH

Brand identity for a new hotel, restaurant and delicatessen in Washington DC, including logos, signage, wallpapers, stationery and packaging.

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Saint O Delicatessen olive oil packaging
Saint Osyth logo, designed by MR.SMiTH Creative Studio

SAINT OSYTH

Brand identity for a new hotel, restaurant and delicatessen in Washington DC, including logos, signage, wallpapers, stationery and packaging.

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JJust Move website homepage viewed on tablet.
JJust Move business cards designed by MR.SMiTH Creative Studio

JJUST MOVE

Logo design, stationery and website creation for an urban pilates, yoga and biokinetics studio in Johannesburg.

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JJust Move business cards designed by MR.SMiTH Creative Studio

JJUST MOVE

Logo design, stationery and website creation for an urban pilates, yoga and biokinetics studio in Johannesburg.

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JJust Move website homepage viewed on tablet.
JJust Move website homepage viewed on tablet.

JJUST MOVE

Logo design, stationery and website creation for an urban pilates, yoga and biokinetics studio in Johannesburg.

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JJust Move business cards designed by MR.SMiTH Creative Studio
Mastercard Design Style Guide cover
Mastercard Design Style Guide: card icon

MASTERCARD VIDEO PLAYBOOK

Two guides and a toolkit enabling effective creation of global product marketing videos within brand parameters.

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Mastercard Design Style Guide cover
Mastercard Design Style Guide: card icon

MASTERCARD VIDEO GUIDELINES

Two guides and a toolkit enabling effective creation of global product marketing videos within brand parameters.

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For more than 19 years, Russ has worked with me on projects big and small, for Fortune 50 companies and small entrepreneurs. He is one of those rare creatives: an exceptional conceptual designer who also writes brilliantly. Working with Russ is stress-free and will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

LIZ GRANTHAM

CEO, Egg Entertainment, Johannesburg

To say Russ has huge design talent is only part of the story. His incredible creative skills are complemented by his drive to really get under the skin of a product or service, and to understand the target, their needs and the required solutions. He is a thought partner, a designer, a wordsmith and a real joy to work with.

CARYN ENGLANDER

Vice President, Global Product Marketing, Mastercard, New York

Expect a lot from Russ. He will deliver, whether you need an award-winning corporate campaign, branding or a website. Russ is one of the few people I have come across who combines creativity with common sense, flair with attention to detail. He has helped us to win awards and win clients, and then to keep them.

MICHAEL SPRING

Director, Wild West Advertising, London

CLIENTS

Over the years, I have worked with all types of clients from most industries. Here are some of the better known companies, but I’m equally happy working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), agencies and startups.

Mastercard logo
Facebook logo
Sony logo
Egg logo
Oracle logo
Uber logo
Visa logo
Interbrand logo
Barclays logo
Barclaycard logo

PLUS MANY MORE AROUND THE WORLD

CLIENTS

Over the years, I have worked with all types of clients from most industries. Here are some of the better known companies, but I’m equally happy working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), agencies and startups.

Mastercard logo
Facebook logo
Sony logo
Oracle logo
Egg logo
Interbrand logo
Visa logo
Barclaycard logo

PLUS MANY MORE AROUND THE WORLD

CLIENTS

Over the years, I have worked with all types of clients from most industries. Here are some of the better known companies, but I’m equally happy working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), agencies and startups.

Mastercard logo
Facebook logo
Sony logo
Visa logo
Oracle logo
Uber logo
Egg logo
Interbrand logo

PLUS MANY MORE AROUND THE WORLD

WHO I WORK WITH

STARTUPS

I establish brands, take products and services to market, and help get effective marketing strategies on their feet.

SMEs

I breathe new life into existing brands, or work alongside clients to fulfil their communication needs: by bringing a focus to new offerings or helping market products and services as they evolve.

LARGE MULTI-NATIONALS

I work with marketing teams around the world to support brands through effective ideas and design.

AGENCIES

I collaborate with creative, marketing and PR agencies on projects big and small, either taking on a job from start to finish or just helping to fill a support gap.