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Monica Mano

@monicamano

Senior Graphic Designer at Pattichides & Partners, shaping architectural brands and presentations for property and retail projects.

South Africa

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At Pattichides & Partners, I lead the in-house graphics function for an architecture and interior-design practice, translating complex project information into clear visual communication. My work spans retail, hospitality, commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.

I develop corporate identities and project brands, then carry them across presentations, leasing material, brochures and spatial graphics. I also turn technical drawings, CAD information and floor plans into diagrams, enhanced plans and 2D/3D presentation visuals.

Before joining Pattichides & Partners, I worked at Boogertman, producing architectural presentations and marketing material for shopping centres, retail precincts and commercial developments. Earlier, at Sticky Fingerz Design, I co-directed a design and advertising business and expanded Buzy Bodies’ catalogue from 12 to 40 pages within three months.

I’ve also led graphic design at Valos and lectured Graphic Design at Central University of Technology. I bring projects from concept through approval and production, including revision-intensive submissions, print-ready artwork and large-format work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Graphic Designer

Current

Pattichides & Partners

Sep 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Established and led the in-house graphics function within a multidisciplinary architecture and interior-design practice, supporting complex projects from concept and client presentation through to marketing, rollout and production.

Graphic Design Brand Development Architecture Presentations Retail Graphic Design Environmental Graphics Large Format Production AI Assisted Workflows Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp Project Coordination

Graphic Designer

Boogertman

Apr 2012 - Aug 2018 (6 years 4 months)

Provided specialised graphic-design and visual communication support within a major architectural practice, with extensive exposure to large-scale shopping centres, malls, retail precincts and broader commercial developments.

Graphic Design Architecture Presentations Branding Print Production Large Scale Artwork Project Coordination Adobe Creative Suite

Head Graphic Designer

Valos

Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Led graphic design across corporate identities, vehicle vinyls, store signage, newspaper and magazine advertising, flying flags, pull-up and X-banners, gazebos and promotional items.

Graphic Design Branding Print Production Client Management Deadline Management Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Designer - Director

Sticky Fingerz Design

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 (10 months)

Co-directed a design and advertising business, combining creative production with client acquisition, print management and hands-on business development.

Graphic Design Advertising Print Management Business Development Client Acquisition

Lecturer - Graphic Design

Central University of Technology

Jan 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 10 months)

Lectured and mentored Graphic Design students from Year 1 through Year 3, supporting both creative development and technical growth.

Teaching Curriculum Development Graphic Design Mentorship Assessments

Waitress

News Cafe

Mar 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 9 months)

Provided fast-paced hospitality service, informed guests on menu offerings, coordinated table service, prepared beverages and maintained service areas and stock.

Personal Assistant - Holiday Job

Vesco Plastics

Jun 2005 - Jun 2005 (0 months)

Supported quotation procedures, filing, fax and email correspondence, petty cash administration and accurate order fulfilment against client specifications.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Central University of Technology

B-Tech, Graphic Design

Activities and societies: Awarded best speaker.

Completed a B-Tech in Graphic Design in one year, recognized as top student. Published dissertation in the Interim Academic Journal of the Central University of Technology.