EdWainaina

Edwin Wainaina

Illustrator
KES85,000/month
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About me

Ed Wainaina is a multidisciplinary graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist with a strong eye for bold, engaging storytelling across both digital and print media. With experience creating brand campaigns, social media content, illustrations, murals, packaging concepts, and marketing assets, he combines creativity with strategic thinking to produce work that connects with audiences.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and AI-assisted creative workflows, Ed is passionate about crafting visually compelling designs while maintaining consistency with brand identity. He thrives in collaborative environments, is highly detail-oriented, and enjoys turning ideas into impactful visual experiences that balance creativity with commercial objectives.

Skills

Content Editor

Work Experience

Illustrator
RedBull February 22, 2023 - May 29, 2023 Content Creator, Mentor & Judge Red Bull Doodle Art | Kenya • Created original digital and illustrated content to promote the Red Bull Doodle Art competition across social media platforms. • Developed engaging visual content that increased awareness and encouraged participation among young creatives. • Served as a competition judge, evaluating submissions based on creativity, originality, storytelling, and technical execution. • Mentored emerging artists by providing creative guidance, constructive feedback, and industry insights throughout the competition. • Collaborated with the Red Bull team to amplify the campaign through authentic visual storytelling and community engagement.

Education

Illustraton and Graphic Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design February 9, 2015 - November 16, 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design (Specialization in Illustration) University of Nairobi | 2015–2018 Studied Art and Design with a specialization in Illustration, building a strong foundation in visual communication, design principles, typography, color theory, composition, and creative problem-solving. The program combined traditional and digital illustration techniques with graphic design, printmaking, branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling, preparing me to develop creative solutions across both commercial and artistic projects.
Graphic Design
Diploma January 12, 2015 - February 2, 2015 Diploma in Art and Design (Illustration) AGO (Africa Digital Media Institute/AGO) Completed a foundational diploma in Art and Design with a specialization in Illustration, developing core skills in drawing, visual storytelling, composition, color theory, and design principles. The course strengthened both traditional and digital illustration techniques while providing a solid creative foundation for further studies in Graphic Design and Illustration at university.

Projects

EdWainaina

ANDO KITCHEN

Mural Artist ANDO Kitchen, Village Market | Nairobi • Conceptualized, designed, and executed a large scale mural that reflects ANDO Kitchen’s brand identity and enhances the restaurant’s interior atmosphere. • Developed a site specific artwork that creates an engaging and memorable experience for customers while complementing the restaurant’s contemporary aesthetic. • Collaborated with the client throughout the design process, from initial concept development to final installation, ensuring the artwork aligned with the brand’s vision. • Delivered a high-quality mural within project timelines while maintaining professional standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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Honors & awards

MASK ART AWARDS
MASK Prize Winner (2023) Awarded first place in the MASK Prize for excellence in contemporary visual art, recognized for originality, technical skill, and creative expression. MASK Prize Winner (2021) Recognized by the MASK Art Awards for producing an outstanding body of work that demonstrated innovation, artistic excellence, and strong visual storytelling. MASK Prize Winner (2018) Received the MASK Art Award for exceptional artistic achievement, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and contribution to Kenya’s contemporary art scene.

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