About Romanos Boraine
Creative Strategist | Brand Consultant | Product Designer
I’m Romanos Boraine, a creative strategist with expertise in brand communications, product development, and design. I help businesses shape their identities, refine messaging, and create compelling digital and print assets.
A bit about what I do
With a BA in Brand Communications (Multimedia Design) from Vega Cape Town and over seven years of experience, I specialise in turning strategic goals into impactful visuals. My work spans branding, UX/UI design, project management, and AI-driven workflow optimisation.
As the co-founder of Craft Cask, I’ve built a digital platform that blends storytelling with strategic content, growing audience engagement through partnerships and brand-building initiatives. My experience also includes marketing leadership, product development, and consulting on creative business strategies.
For collaborations or inquiries, contact me at romanosboraine@gmail.com.
How can I help with your organisation
I have developed a variety of skills while working with B2C clients across various industries, which have enhanced my ability to effectively communicate a brand's identity and message to its audience, both in-store and online.
Brand Strategy & Creative Direction
Crafting cohesive and visually compelling designs that align with brand identities while driving creative strategies across digital and physical platforms.
Product Development & Market Positioning
Building brands and executing strategies to communicate messaging effectively, including CI signage, visual identity design, and rebrands.
Project Management & Client Relations
Creating visually engaging brand elements and assets for apps, websites, social media, and marketing platforms to enhance engagement and boost brand visibility.
UX/UI & Web Design
Designing seamless digital experiences that strengthen audience engagement through intuitive navigation and strong visual identity.
Digital & Print Design
Developing designs that drive lead conversion, from digital assets to large-scale print campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand goals.
AI-driven Optimisation
Leveraging AI tools to improve content strategy, automate design tasks, and refine user experiences for enhanced efficiency and engagement.
Work & Experience
Since 2018, I’ve held multiple positions in various industries, from freelance digital designer to translating corporate identities into signage for staple South African brands and iconic international companies.
Explore my work experience and enquire to learn more about my approach.
Craft Cask
Designing a brand and developing a platform to serve whisky enthusiasts in South Africa and the world with everything from educational content and events, to trending news topics & intriguing innovations in the whisky industry.
Romano Signs
Overseeing commercial representatives in their role while supporting the lifecycle of signage projects from sales and fulfillment to installation.
Romano Signs
Acquiring clients, maintaining relationships and ensuring briefs are understood by the team and providing support throughout the phases of each signage production project.
Designing brands, developing and marketing brand presences within the group to pursue new opportunities and growth.
Education
What tools do i use?
Adobe Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Premier Pro and Lightroom.
Framer
Website and web app design and hosting services for digital designers.
Figma
User Experience design tool for webapp and website mockups.
Autodesk Fusion 360
3D Rendering tool for product and signage design
Google Suite
Proficient with Google Suite applications
Microsoft 365
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications