Brief Summary
Graham Wiles was born in Durban, South Africa in 1988 and attended the Durban University of Technology from 2008, obtaining a National Diploma in visual communication/ graphic design in 2010. He is currently registered full-time in the Graphic Design BTech program and will graduate at the end of 2011.
Graham enjoys below-the-line graphic design and has a particular interest in illustration, typography, packaging and photography. He is a versatile young designer who enjoys brand and network building. His style incorporates attention to detail whether he is using clean vectors or illustrating in his trademark loose style.
Whilst studying, Graham has worked as a freelance designer and will be looking for full time employment in 2012.
Awards and Recognition
Durban University of Technology
Graphic Design History Award, 2010
Big Blue – Makhulu Polane Competition ( T-shirt design)
Top 75, 2010
(The design was subsequently bought by Big Blue and sold nation wide)
Pop’set Papers
Colours Attack Contest
Top 100, 2011
(Submission was exhibited at the New Blood Festival, London, organized by D&AD.)
CARISA Logo Design Competition
Winner, 2011
( Cancer Research Initiative of South Africa)
