About
Edwin Kavuma is a graphic designer pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at La Roche University (2022-2025), skilled in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Figma. Since 2020, he has led KDI Design Agency as its Founder and Creative Director, guiding the creative team and project management.
He also founded The KDI Fund, dedicated to empowering Ugandan communities through sustainable solutions in education, healthcare, water access, and gender equality, promoting long-term growth and development.
Work Experience
Roles and Responsibilities;
- Lead and oversee the creative team.
- Develop the creative vision and direction for projects.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
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Collaborate on design tasks for ongoing projects.
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Gain experience using design software.
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Work closely with the team, receive guidance, and incorporate feedback into design work.
Awards
Sabroso Restaurant, a lively Mexican eatery celebrating authentic cuisine with a vibrant logo and dynamic social media presence, won 1st place in Branding Design at the 2024 Positive Space Design Show.
Lighten the Load, an infographic on sustainable household energy practices, won 1st place in Information Design at the 2024 Positive Space Design Show.
The Black Lives Matter Magazine, highlighting the movement’s achievements and progress, won 1st place in the Publication Design category at the 2024 Positive Space Design Show.
The Black Lives Matter Magazine, which educates and showcases the movement’s achievements and progress, won first place in the social cause category at the Adflux Design Show, 2023.
Writing
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Education
The BFA in Graphic Design at La Roche University develops creative and technical skills in visual communication, covering areas like typography, branding, and digital design. It prepares students for careers in print, web, and multimedia design.
The Biotechnology program at Makerere University focuses on using biological systems to develop products and technologies in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and environmental conservation. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for innovation in biotechnological industries.
Certifications
The Figma for UX Design course from LinkedIn Learning focuses on using Figma to create user-centered designs, covering wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration tools essential for UX design projects.
The UX Foundations: Interaction Design course from LinkedIn Learning teaches key principles like user behavior, wire-framing, and prototyping to create intuitive, user-friendly digital interfaces.