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Multimedia | Design | Video | Photography | Storytelling

Italian Vogue • United Nations •

Italian Vogue • United Nations •

About

Hello, I’m Cyan, a multidisciplinary designer and storyteller. Since 2019, I’ve blended photography, motion, and graphic design to craft visuals that connect with people. My work has been featured 21 times on Vogue Italia and showcased at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

I’ve collaborated with global brands and institutions, from UNFPA and Nando’s to Mr Price and SA Fashion Week, creating everything from campaigns and reports to social media and exhibitions. With each project, I bring strategy, creativity, and a distinctive style that moves audiences.

  • Experienced in the art of capturing moments through various lenses and mediums, I've honed my skills to deliver compelling visuals. My work has been recognized and featured on Vogue Italia's website, highlighting my ability to craft captivating imagery.

  • Elevating visual storytelling through masterful art direction, video editing, animation, and motion graphics.

  • Bringing ideas to life with strokes of creativity and a touch of digital magic, I have the versatility to execute various styles, ranging from expressive to corporate, including designs tailored for infographics and social media campaigns

  • Mastering the intricate dance of pixels, colors, and shapes, I've consistently crafted visual masterpieces. Notably, I've also taken on the role of a communications consultant for the United Nations Population Fund, showcasing my ability to translate complex messages into impactful visuals.

  • I create publication layouts that blend strong storytelling with clean, intentional design. From reports and brochures to toolkits and digital PDFs, my work focuses on clarity, accessibility, and visual flow. I translate complex information into engaging, human-centred layouts that elevate the narrative and strengthen impact.

  • I design high-impact presentations that turn information into a clear visual story. Whether for executive decks, donor pitches, or regional campaigns, I combine sharp layout skills, data visualisation, and intuitive hierarchy to create slides that communicate confidently and look refined across any platform.

Photography

I capture stories through fashion, food, events, pets, wildlife, and documentary photography, with work recognized by Vogue Italia for its creativity and detail.

Motion

Illustration

Graphic Design

Editorial Infographic

Publication

Clients & Achievments

Clients & Achievments

Art as Advocacy – Featured by UNFPA at the UN Headquarters

My creative work was spotlighted by UNFPA and featured at the United Nations Secretariat in New York. The article explores how I use art and design to amplify voices and drive advocacy across East and Southern Africa.

Read the feature

Vogue Italia Curated – Fashioned Realities Through an African Lens

Curated by the editorial team at Vogue Italia for PhotoVogue, this portfolio captures the intersection of style and substance. Blending fashion portraiture with cultural texture, the images explore beauty, identity, and storytelling from a distinctly African perspective. Each photograph invites pause — not just to look, but to feel.

PhotoVogue Portfolio