
Sabelo Shabangu
Hi there! I'm Sabelo, and I also go by the name Prophetic Ink. I am a Ui/Ux designer with a background in brand identity design.
Design is my way of contributing to a better world - because it is essentially a problem-solving practice. Some of the happiest moments of my life are when I can help someone else in an act of service... being a designer is how I replicate those moments.



I love the work I do because it allows me to combine my love for creating things with my love for humanity. I started designing because I wanted to see more beauty in the space I go to - I wanted to see others surrounded by the same kind of beauty.
The pursuit of beauty is a selfless endeavor.
I'm obsessed with design
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Brand Design
My obsession with brand design comes from the realization that what I do is an art. To take what someone describes to me and turn it into stunning visuals...
That for me is the art of making dreams into reality.
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Brand Strategy
Greater than my passion for making beautiful things - is my need to know how things work. Through the practice of brand strategy, I get to find hidden gems.
I consider it a win whenever I can help you to communicate the value of your brand.
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Product Design
I can't tell you how often I look at something and ask myself; how can this be done better? I want to see improved digital experiences - whether it's in the user experience or the interface.
It brings me joy to see beauty and functionality marry through the work I do.
experience
Ui / Ux Designer - Lucky Beard
I work with a cross-cultural team of individuals who are exceptionally talented in many disciplines. On a typical day, I contribute meaningfully to products that touch the lives of thousands of people in South Africa and the rest of the continent.
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Interpreting client briefs to extract design requirements and technical constraints
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Advocating for the user while finding design solutions that fulfill the client's business goals
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Working collaboratively with team members to ensure successful work in different parts of the design process
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Designing, prototyping, and presenting end-to-end user journeys
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Designing and maintaining design systems of different clients to ensure efficiency and consistency
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Including micro-interactions to keep users engaged and delighted
July 2021
Jnr. Ui Designer - Yiya Kude
This was the first time I worked in a multi-disciplinary team, where we had copywriters and developers contributing to the launch of Yootok. I contributed to the successful and speedy design of several landing pages.
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Working closely with developers and tech engineers in translating technical requirements into engaging user experiences.
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Designing and prototyping several landing pages that inform users and sell product features.
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Working with copywriters to bring content to life in engaging ways for users.
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Owning the design process from concept wireframes to engaging prototypes
April 2021
Freelance Brand Designer - By People Co.
I learned so much about design and its value in the world and business. I've been fortunate to help many small businesses with brand identity design, and brand strategy.
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Networking with prospective clients to generate sales leadsListening to the needs of each client
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Working collaboratively with clients to create brand strategies that help them with their business goals
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Designing cohesive and attractive brand identity systems
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Researching clients’ products, industries, customers
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Creating customer personas to help both myself and the client to better understand the business as the customers would see it
Sept. 2015
