Ian Arunga

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Creative Director at Sketch Experience, Children's Book Author and Founder Dapper Monkey @ Sketch Experience Ltd
nairobi, nairobi area, kenya
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Kenya, Kenya
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About Ian Arunga

I am a Graphic Designer and creative problem solver with extensive experience in multiple disciplines ranging from communication design, corporate identity design, UI design, online marketing, package design, illustration, creative writing and web design.I have produced work in the field of cultural, social and corporate projects specifically in the areas of brand identity development and advertising for almost 20 years.I derive great motivation from the impact of my work on other people. Because of this, I have written four books for children, all of which have been approved for Kenyan schools by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Development.I am also passionate about writing. In my free time, I am busy writing letters to a plus-sized woman called Doris here: www.deardoris.co.ke

Ian Arunga's Current Company Details
Sketch Experience Ltd

Sketch Experience Ltd

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Creative Director at Sketch Experience, Children's Book Author and Founder Dapper Monkey
nairobi, nairobi area, kenya
Employees:
2
Ian Arunga Work Experience Details
  • Sketch Experience Ltd
    Creative Director
    Sketch Experience Ltd Apr 2019 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Sketch Experience Ltd
    Freelance Graphic Designer
    Sketch Experience Ltd Mar 2015 - Mar 2019
    Nairobi
  • Lava Latte
    Creative Partner
    Lava Latte Aug 2018 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Dapper Monkey
    Founder
    Dapper Monkey Sep 2016 - Present
    Nairobi
    Dapper Monkey exists to bring Style, Fit, and Simplicity to modern fashion. We transform the modern man into the quintessential debonaire. We work hard to make sure you not only look good, but feel good in what you are wearing. Each product at Dapper Monkey has been carefully hand picked by our stylists. We aim to make each item you get from our store unforgettable by curating a unique collection of the best products and offering you an unmatched packaging and delivery experience.Dapper Monkey’s Custom Collection provides the perfect complement to our curated list of brands by offering you hand-made custom leather bags, belts and wallets, helping you add your unique style signature to every look.
  • Deardoris.Co.Ke
    Creative Writer
    Deardoris.Co.Ke Jan 2012 - Present
    Nairobi
    Dear Doris is a collection of love letters to a plus sized woman with long black hair and tiny feet.
  • Foote, Cone And Belding  E.A
    Senior Art Director
    Foote, Cone And Belding E.A Mar 2015 - Apr 2019
    Lavington, Nairobi
    As Senior Art Director at FCB every day was different, this is what I enjoyed most about the position. Some days were spent conducting brainstorming sessions with other team members, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives, while others were spent creating a brand’s identity or layouts for POS and print ads or writing TV commercial scripts. And then there were the days spent at photoshoots overseeing its production, ensuring the concept is realized.Beiersdorf was my primary account at FCB where I led creative for NIVEA covering the Central, East and West African markets. I was also Lead Creative for MoneyGram, Royal Air Maroc, Tell-Em PR, Honda, VISA and Bio Oil among others.
  • Foote, Cone And Belding  E.A
    Art Director
    Foote, Cone And Belding E.A Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Couture Africa Limited
    Columnist
    Couture Africa Limited Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
    Nairobi
    COUTURE Africa is a MULTI-PLATFORM women’s FASHION AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE that touches on every aspect of a woman’s life, from fashion and beauty to relationships and career, from food and restaurants to finance and decor. It is an aspirational magazine that EDUCATES aswell as ENTERTAINS.COUTURE Africa is a high quality publication that boasts of high SUPERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY and print, as well as an easy to read, easy to follow layout amass with CAPTIVATING FEATURES.COUTURE Africa is a magazine EVERY WOMAN WANTS to have on her bedside, home page, tablet or coffee table to slowly read through, throughout the month.
  • Sepia Pictures Media
    Senior Art Director
    Sepia Pictures Media Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
    Nairobi
  • Storymoja Africa
    Head Of Design
    Storymoja Africa Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
    Nairobi
    Growing Kenya’s reading culture is Storymoja’s mission as it feeds our business as a publishing house, our call as writers, and our patriotic duty.I joined Storymoja Africa as a children’s book illustrator. This involved sketching rough ideas of what the characters in the books would look like, depicting the characters in the book's different scenes, finalizing sketches, inking and colouring. I illustrated over 20 books and authored 4 books for children all of which were approved for Kenyan schools by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).As Head of Design, I was tasked with conceptualizing and providing thoughtful creative solutions, producing attractive and effective book designs, illustrations and layouts, collaborating with senior team members to receive feedback, communicating production needs effectively with printers and other vendors as required and liaising with other team members with a willingness to jump in at any stage of the creative process.I also took on the exciting role of digitising physical books to EPUBS to increase accessibility to pupils in all parts of the country.I was part of the core organizing team for the Storymoja Festival by heading the branding and design of the festival which is one of the biggest literature festivals in Africa. It was during this time that I got to work as a Design Assistant at Hay Festival UK. The Hay Festival is one of the world's top literary festivals, staged in the small town called Hay-On-Wye on the Wales-England border.
  • Storymoja Africa
    Head Of Design - Storymoja Hay Festival
    Storymoja Africa Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Storymoja Africa
    Childrens' Book Illustrator
    Storymoja Africa Jul 2009 - Dec 2013
  • International Labour Organization - Somalia
    Communication Design Consultant
    International Labour Organization - Somalia Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
    Nairobi
    At ILO Somalia, I was tasked with the conceptualization and creation of all the collateral material for ILO's Decent Work Programme (Southern Somalia and Puntland 2012-2015)
  • Total Training Packages
    Skills Trainer
    Total Training Packages Jul 2008 - Oct 2009
    Nairobi
    Worked as a skills trainer and facilitator on the East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) Senator Keg ‘Senator Base Poa’ project, an extensive training program for Marginal/Traditional beer-drinking hubs all over Kenya. Throughout the project, I interacted with workers from over 1000 outlets countrywide and well over 4000 Keg bar participants and bar owners.The ‘Senator Base Poa’ project was aimed at inculcating hygiene standards, keg pouring steps, creating visibility standards, grooming and etiquette to the participants.
  • Banana Box
    Design Intern
    Banana Box Nov 2007 - Dec 2007
    Nairobi

Ian Arunga Skills

Corporate Identity E Commerce Art Illustrator Fine Art Books Brand Development Painter Sketching Proficient In Indesign Adobe Bridge Graphic Design Photoshop Graphics Web Design Blogging Publishing Digital Marketing Advertising Brand Design Product Design Creative Writing Microsoft Office Fashion Design Fashion Marketing Illustration Editing Critical Thinking Creative Direction Small Business Management Blogger Art Direction Adobe Illustrator Research Adobe Creative Suite Copywriting Painting Packaging Design Drawing Branding And Identity

Ian Arunga Education Details

  • +Acumen
    +Acumen
    Introduction To Human Centered Design
  • Udemy
    Udemy
    Ui/Ux Design
  • Kenya Institute Of Management
    Kenya Institute Of Management
    Accounting & Business Law

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What company does Ian Arunga work for?

Ian Arunga works for Sketch Experience Ltd

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Ian Arunga's current role is Creative Director at Sketch Experience, Children's Book Author and Founder Dapper Monkey.

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Ian Arunga attended +acumen, Udemy, Kenya Institute Of Management.

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Ian Arunga has interest in Children, Blogging, Education, Painting, Sketching, Arts And Culture.

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Ian Arunga has skills like Corporate Identity, E Commerce, Art, Illustrator, Fine Art, Books, Brand Development, Painter, Sketching, Proficient In Indesign, Adobe Bridge, Graphic Design.

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