Luke Ritchie is next in our alumni series. He’s a specialist in graphic design and lettering and we love what he does.
We felt it best to let Luke represent himself in his own words. So, without further ado, here’s Luke!
I’m an independent graphic designer from South Africa specialising in type design, lettering & illustration. I work directly with clients, advertising agencies & design studios.
I’ve worked with many large brands & companies all over the world including The Wall Street Journal, Jo Malone London, McDonald’s, KFC, Amazon, Disney, Jack Daniel’s, GQ, Vodacom, DSTV and FNB to name a few. On the agency side, I’ve worked with Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi and many others.
I believe design is people centered, and is a powerful tool to provide value and beauty to the world around us. I’m intent on building and fostering healthy client relationships.
My hunger for trying new things over the last 12 years has made me a versatile designer with a vast portfolio displaying various styles, approaches and methodology. I’m always pushing myself to make work that excites and inspires me. I am extremely passionate about what I do.
My Areas of focus:
Custom lettering & Typography, Type Design, Typeface development, Illustration, Etching, Engraving, Line art, Packaging, Logo design, Logotype refresh, Brand packages, Creative consulting, Editorial illustrations, Speaking engagements, Workshops, Guest blog posts, and Social brand partnerships.
You can see more of Luke’s work below.
The Official Stellenbosch Academy Blog 