BERTRAND
MUGABE
Creative technologist with over 14 years of experience in branding, marketing, concept visualisation and tech solutions. I work across brand, interface, code and space — usually on projects where clarity matters more than decoration: health systems, universities, launches, and products that have to work the first time.
2025 — Present
Brand Coordinator
University of Global Health Equity — Kigali / Burera, Rwanda
- —Creating and fine-tuning the UGHE brand.
- —Leading the creative and design output of the university.
- —Developing and integrating systems across teams.
2020 — 2025
Graphic Designer
Partners In Health — Kigali, Rwanda
- —Localised visual styles for public awareness campaigns and donor engagement.
- —Designed interfaces for the Open Medical Record System used by health providers.
- —Oversaw office layout design across the country for a cohesive brand presence.
2012 — Present
Freelance Designer & Developer
Salibum — Self-employed, Kigali
- —Branding and marketing materials, digital and print, across industries.
- —Systems, websites, web apps and prototypes for varied clients.
2022 — Present
Technical Department Leader (Volunteer)
ROC — Kigali, Rwanda
- —Supervise sound, livestreaming and photography setups for events.
- —Train and mentor new technical volunteers.
2019 — 2020
Graphic & UI/UX Designer
Maraphones — Kigali, Rwanda
- —Created a localised visual style for Africa's first smartphone manufacturer.
- —Concepts and prototypes for digital solutions; interiors for launch events and retail.
2015 — 2017
Lead Graphic & UI/UX Designer
Seeka — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- —Interfaces, concepts and prototypes for their digital products.
- —Led the team responsible for branding and visual marketing.
2012 — 2013
Assistant Manager & Graphic Designer
Cobra Productions — Kigali, Rwanda
2011 — 2012
Graphic Designer
Genius Printers — Kigali, Rwanda
2016
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Nottingham Trent University — Malaysia
2014
Art and Design Certificate
KBU International College — Malaysia
- Developed a coherent visual style for Rwanda's official COVID-19 Task Force documents, presentations and communication guidelines.
- Led the design team in the Marburg Command Post, overseeing visual materials and strategy for health initiatives.
Software
Technical
Languages
Soft skills
Available for select work.
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