Hello 👋🏼

Hello 👋🏼

Hello 👋🏼

Hello 👋🏼

Hello 👋🏼

Hello 👋🏼

Hi, I'm Julia, a designer and business owner with a passion for simplicity in design. My journey in the creative industry began with a strong foundation in brand strategy, which has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, I've fallen in love with the world of UX and UI design, finding it to be the perfect blend of strategy and creativity.

In 2019, my partner and I took a leap of faith and founded The Brite Studio, a design agency that collaborates with clients from all corners of the globe. As a founder, I've embraced a variety of roles, honing my skills in project management and client relations.

What truly drives me is my love for people and my curiosity about what makes them tick. I believe that understanding human behavior is key to creating designs that not only look beautiful but also resonate with users on a deeper level.

Hi, I'm Julia, a designer and business owner with a passion for simplicity in design. My journey in the creative industry began with a strong foundation in brand strategy, which has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, I've fallen in love with the world of UX and UI design, finding it to be the perfect blend of strategy and creativity.

In 2019, my partner and I took a leap of faith and founded The Brite Studio, a design agency that collaborates with clients from all corners of the globe. As a founder, I've embraced a variety of roles, honing my skills in project management and client relations.

What truly drives me is my love for people and my curiosity about what makes them tick. I believe that understanding human behavior is key to creating designs that not only look beautiful but also resonate with users on a deeper level.

Key skills

Brand Strategy

Prototyping

User Experience Design

User Interface Design

User Journey Mapping

Project Management

Experience

Now Boarding

Full-time

UX & UI Designer

April 2022 – Present

I'm currently part of the team at Now Boarding, a specialist studio dedicated to collaborating with innovative product teams. Our mission is to create digital experiences that resonate with users. In my role, I lead client projects from the initial discovery phase through to the final hand-off. I work closely with a diverse range of clients from across the globe, on projects that vary from complex SaaS products to straightforward marketing websites.

Now Boarding

Full-time

UX & UI Designer

I'm currently part of the team at Now Boarding, a specialist studio dedicated to collaborating with innovative product teams. Our mission is to create digital experiences that resonate with users. In my role, I lead client projects from the initial discovery phase through to the final hand-off. I work closely with a diverse range of clients from across the globe, on projects that vary from complex SaaS products to straightforward marketing websites.

Now Boarding

Full-time

UX & UI Designer

I'm currently part of the team at Now Boarding, a specialist studio dedicated to collaborating with innovative product teams. Our mission is to create digital experiences that resonate with users. In my role, I lead client projects from the initial discovery phase through to the final hand-off. I work closely with a diverse range of clients from across the globe, on projects that vary from complex SaaS products to straightforward marketing websites.

Now Boarding

Full-time

UX & UI Designer

April 2022 – Present

I'm currently part of the team at Now Boarding, a specialist studio dedicated to collaborating with innovative product teams. Our mission is to create digital experiences that resonate with users. In my role, I lead client projects from the initial discovery phase through to the final hand-off. I work closely with a diverse range of clients from across the globe, on projects that vary from complex SaaS products to straightforward marketing websites.

Now Boarding

Full-time

UX & UI Designer

April 2022 – Present

I'm currently part of the team at Now Boarding, a specialist studio dedicated to collaborating with innovative product teams. Our mission is to create digital experiences that resonate with users. In my role, I lead client projects from the initial discovery phase through to the final hand-off. I work closely with a diverse range of clients from across the globe, on projects that vary from complex SaaS products to straightforward marketing websites.

Orchid Studio

Contractor

UX & UI Designer

Dec 2021 - March 2022

During my time at Orchid Studio, I had the pleasure of working as a contractor. This experience allowed me to collaborate with a range of clients in the property management and development sector, primarily based in the UK. It was a valuable opportunity to expand my expertise and engage with a unique industry.

Orchid Studio

Contractor

UX & UI Designer

During my time at Orchid Studio, I had the pleasure of working as a contractor. This experience allowed me to collaborate with a range of clients in the property management and development sector, primarily based in the UK. It was a valuable opportunity to expand my expertise and engage with a unique industry.

Orchid Studio

Contractor

UX & UI Designer

During my time at Orchid Studio, I had the pleasure of working as a contractor. This experience allowed me to collaborate with a range of clients in the property management and development sector, primarily based in the UK. It was a valuable opportunity to expand my expertise and engage with a unique industry.

Orchid Studio

Contractor

UX & UI Designer

Dec 2021 - March 2022

During my time at Orchid Studio, I had the pleasure of working as a contractor. This experience allowed me to collaborate with a range of clients in the property management and development sector, primarily based in the UK. It was a valuable opportunity to expand my expertise and engage with a unique industry.

Orchid Studio

Contractor

UX & UI Designer

Dec 2021 - March 2022

During my time at Orchid Studio, I had the pleasure of working as a contractor. This experience allowed me to collaborate with a range of clients in the property management and development sector, primarily based in the UK. It was a valuable opportunity to expand my expertise and engage with a unique industry.

African Bush Camps

Full-time

Lead Graphic Designer

Jan 2018 - March 2022

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

African Bush Camps

Full-time

Lead Graphic Designer

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

African Bush Camps

Full-time

Lead Graphic Designer

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

African Bush Camps

Full-time

Lead Graphic Designer

Jan 2018 - March 2022

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

African Bush Camps

Full-time

Lead Graphic Designer

Jan 2018 - March 2022

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

The Nimble Studio

Full-time

Graphic Design

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

The Nimble Studio

Full-time

Graphic Design

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

The Nimble Studio

Full-time

Graphic Design

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

The Nimble Studio

Full-time

Graphic Design

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

The Nimble Studio

Full-time

Graphic Design

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

Nature has always been a passion of mine, and I was incredibly fortunate to work with African Bush Camps, a beloved South African safari brand with camps in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During my time there, I took on the significant responsibility of being the custodian of the brand's visual identity. I created a wide range of marketing materials, including newsletters, flyers, menus, and billboards. However, my most impressive accomplishment was translating their unique aesthetic into a cohesive marketing website, building their look and feel from the ground up.

Tools

Figma

Framer

Webflow

Slack

ChatGPT

Click Up

Education

2018

Certification in Web Design

Web Design Masterclass

2015-2017

Bachelor's Degree in Brand building

Vega College of Cape Town

What I love

Julia Ratcliffe

Julia Ratcliffe

Julia Ratcliffe

Julia Ratcliffe

Julia Ratcliffe