About the Native Creative

Dillon Kay - Founder of the Native Creative, Graphic Design Studio in Cape Town, South Africa

Our Story

Founded by Dillon Kay, the Native Creative is a professional graphic design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, offering comprehensive design services both locally and remotely worldwide.

With over a decade of experience in the design industry, Dillon has worked across diverse fields ranging from architecture and industrial design to web development and coding, primarily focusing on typography, packaging, large-scale signage, character design, DTP and branding.

As a graphic designer, educator and creative professional, Dillon brings a unique perspective to every project, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of design principles and business objectives.

Based in Cape Town, the Native Creative serves clients throughout South Africa and internationally, delivering exceptional graphic design solutions that drive results and create meaningful connections.

Our Design Philosophy

Above all, design is a creative problem-solving discipline. Therefore I believe that design, and creative thinking skills can be applied in all fields.

At the Native Creative, we pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every project. Our design philosophy is grounded in the belief that good design should be user-centered, simple, sustainable, socially responsible, original and aesthetically pleasing.

We seek to bring these values into every project or creative challenge we face, and will do the same for your brand, business or institution.

Our Expertise

Design Tools

Affinity Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition

Creative Skills

Graphic Design
Information Design
Web Design
Brand Design
UI/UX Design
Drawing & Illustration
Print Making

Technical Skills

Signage & Wayfinding
Material Specification
Vibe Coding
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Python
Linux CLI

Professional Experience

2025
OneWay Remodel - Freelance Graphic Design
Texas, USA
Logo Design, Apparel Design
2025
Promise Church - Freelance Graphic Design
San Diego, USA
Logo Design, Signage Design, Print Design
2025
J Double R Ministries - Freelance Graphic Design & Illustration
Oklahoma, USA
Logo Design, Apparel Design, Print Design
2023-2024
Vega Cape Town - Lecturer
Cape Town, South Africa
Game Art, Design Studies, Design Technology, Visual Media Studies, Business Communication & Digital Media Studies
2021-2022
Freelance Illustration
Nairobi, Kenya
Character Design, Packaging Design
2020-Present
The PRM - Graphic Design Specialist & Voice Over Artist
Johannesburg, South Africa
Logo Layouts, Signage Design, Print Design, Voice Over Artist
2020-Present
Red Marketing - Graphic Design Specialist & Voice Over Artist
Johannesburg, South Africa | London, UK
Various clients including Weskus Mall, Evaton Mall, Fortress Property Fund, Thrupps Illovo, Wickley's Steakhouse, Crest Choice Chicken
2018-2019
Vega Pretoria - Lecturer
Pretoria, South Africa
Curriculum Development, Graphic Design Technology, Graphic Design, Creative Brand Communication, Visual Communication
2014-2017
Boogertman + Partners Architects - Graphic Design & Signage Specialist
Pretoria, South Africa
Logo Design, Signage Design, Print Design