I was a graphic designer at an international ad agency. While I loved my work, I craved a life where I didn't need to ask for permission to live;
I wanted freedom on my own terms.
Nice to meet you! I'm Nelett Loubser. For over a decade, I've navigated the beautiful messiness of being a creative in business, juggling multiple hats, and chasing big dreams. Now, I want to share that journey with you.
WHAT I STAND FOR
FOUNDER, CEO, designer
I'm the founder of KunsHuis Graphic Design,
a Strategic Creative Design Studio in Namibia, Africa. I love excellent, functional design backed by strategy. I want to inspire other graphic designers to realise their worth and encourage clients to collaborate with designers to deliver elevated work.
My journey began in an international ad agency, where I honed my skills and discovered my passion and skill for design combined with creative strategy.
In 2010, I took a leap of faith and started KunsHuis from my mom's dining room. It was a humble beginning, but it was filled with dreams and determination.
So, I started building a client base outside my advertising job. Eight months later, in 2010, just a month after marrying, I launched KunsHuis, driven by the belief that I can make a life doing what I love.
Back story
My Husband wanted to ask for my hand in marriage only two months after we were together! I asked him how long his longest relationship was, and he said six months - so I said that if we were still together after six months, he could ask me. So, on our six-month anniversary, he wanted to ask me, but I couldn't get leave from my work. Only the day after I managed to get the time away - he asked me to marry him (very romanticly at a lodge with cheetahs - it was extraordinary!). Afterwards, he told me he wanted to do it ON our anniversary.
My services go beyond traditional design. I offer a range of products to inspire your creative space, all aimed at inspiring and supporting designers in their journey.
I also host the BEYOND DESIGN podcast, where I share personal stories, business insights, and empowering advice to help designers navigate both the creative and practical aspects of their careers.
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
I never knew it, but am a farm girl at heart!
Love our Namibian farm as a get-away!
I am a total coffee-snob!
Love me some great coffee in the morning.
Love reading books, fiction and non-fiction
Found out art will be in my future back in 1990
I am a total water addict! #waterpolice
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
Pizza and Champers
Ryan Reynolds and the late Queen
Fries with Tomato sauce!
Astrologist
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - wildlife preserve in the Kalahari Desert - the closest I have been to our Great Creator!
Soft dry red wine
Mascara and lip balm & tooth brush
Green smoothies... and pizza.
Farm then beach
Sex and the City, Just like that, Bridgerton and Gilmore Girls
REMEMBER:
GO TO my designed journey
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