Boutique Design Agency · South Africa
We design brands
people remember.
Pat Media Works is a private design studio delivering strategic, high-quality design across brand identity, digital products, print, motion, and everything in between. 87+ services. 8 locations. One standard: exceptional.
About the Agency
A private design studio built on craft, strategy, and results.
We are not a large agency with layers of account managers between you and the work. Pat Media Works is a boutique studio where senior designers work directly with clients to produce design that is strategic, beautiful, and effective.
From startups defining their first brand identity to established businesses refreshing their visual presence, we bring the same level of care, attention, and strategic thinking to every project we take on.
Client confidentiality is non-negotiable. As a private, boutique studio we work with a focused number of clients at a time, often under NDA, and treat all in-progress work, strategy, and assets as strictly confidential. Many of our projects never appear in public portfolios by design — we are comfortable being the quiet partner behind your brand.
Learn About UsStrategic Thinking
Every design decision starts with your business goals. We work backwards from outcomes to solutions.
Boutique Service
Small team, big standards. You work directly with senior designers who care about your project.
Full Spectrum
Brand, digital, print, motion, research, systems. One agency for every design need.
South African Roots
Deep understanding of the local market with world-class design standards.
Boutique agency, enterprise outcomes
We combine senior craft with clear commercial thinking. That means design that not only looks exceptional, but also helps you win more attention, convert more customers, and build a brand people trust. From positioning and identity to websites, product interfaces, and ongoing design ops, we deliver systems that scale.
Industries we serve
Our clients span technology, finance, education, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Whether you are launching a new product, modernising an established brand, or building an internal design capability, we tailor our approach to your market and growth stage.
- Brand and identity foundations for startups and scale-ups
- High-performing websites and product UIs for SaaS and services
- Packaging, motion, and content systems for consumer brands
- Design systems and UX research to support product teams
SEO highlights
Strategic branding, web design, and UX across South Africa. Serving Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Centurion, Midrand, Polokwane, and more.
Our Services
Everything your brand needs, designed under one roof.
87+ design services across 13 categories. From first logo to ongoing support, we handle brand identity, web and app design, packaging, motion graphics, UX research, design systems, no-code builds, SEO, and more.
Brand & Identity
11 servicesBrand Strategy
Define your brand positioning, audience, and competitive edge with a strategy that drives every design decision.
Visual Identity
Craft a cohesive visual system that communicates your brand across every touchpoint.
Brand Naming
Develop memorable, meaningful brand names that resonate with your audience.
Brand Audit
Evaluate your current brand presence and identify opportunities for improvement.
Brand Voice
Define a distinctive brand voice and tone that connects with your audience consistently.
Logo Design
Create a distinctive, versatile logo that becomes the cornerstone of your brand identity.
Logo Redesign
Refresh your existing logo to stay relevant while preserving brand equity.
Color System
Develop a strategic color palette that evokes the right emotions and ensures accessibility.
Typography System
Select and structure typefaces that reinforce your brand personality across all media.
Icon Design
Design custom icon sets that communicate complex ideas with elegant simplicity.
Illustration Style
Develop a unique illustration style that adds personality and depth to your brand.
Digital Design
12 servicesWeb Design
Design responsive, conversion-focused websites that look exceptional and perform flawlessly.
App Design
Create intuitive mobile and desktop application interfaces that users love.
Content Design
Structure and design content that guides users, tells your story, and drives action.
Transcription & Captioning
Turn audio and video into accurate, searchable transcripts and captions for teams and audiences.
Product Design
Design digital products that solve real problems with elegant, user-centered solutions.
Website Strategy
Plan a website that aligns with business goals, user needs, and technical requirements.
Wireframes
Map out user experiences with clear, functional wireframes before visual design begins.
Landing Page Design
Design high-converting landing pages that capture attention and drive action.
E-Commerce Design
Design online stores that showcase products beautifully and streamline the buying journey.
Dashboard UI
Design clear, data-rich dashboards that help users make informed decisions quickly.
SaaS Interface
Design intuitive SaaS interfaces that reduce churn and increase user satisfaction.
Prototypes
Build interactive prototypes that test ideas, validate assumptions, and align stakeholders.
Creative
11 servicesCreative Production
Execute high-quality creative assets across all formats and channels.
Graphic Design
Create stunning visuals that communicate your message and captivate your audience across all media.
Marketing Assets
Design scroll-stopping marketing materials that convert across digital and print.
Packaging Design
Design packaging that stands out on shelves and creates memorable unboxing experiences.
Print Design
Produce stunning print materials from business cards to large-format displays.
3D & Motion
Bring your brand to life with three-dimensional visuals and cinematic motion graphics.
Art Direction
Set the creative vision for campaigns and projects with expert art direction.
Photo Direction
Plan and direct photography that captures your brand essence and tells your story.
Video Direction
Conceptualize and direct video content that engages viewers and communicates your message.
Drone Services
Professional drone photo and video capture for real estate, events, and brand stories.
Storyboards
Visualize narratives frame by frame to plan video, animation, and interactive experiences.
Marketing
9 servicesDigital Marketing Campaigns
Plan and design digital marketing campaigns that connect brand, creative, and performance.
Social Templates
Create on-brand social media templates that maintain consistency across every post.
Ad Creatives
Design high-performance ad creatives that stop the scroll and drive conversions.
Infographics
Transform complex data into compelling visual stories that inform and engage.
Slide Decks
Design presentation decks that captivate audiences and communicate ideas with clarity.
Email Design
Design responsive email templates that drive opens, clicks, and conversions.
Newsletter Design
Create newsletter templates that keep subscribers engaged and coming back for more.
Sales Page Design
Design persuasive sales pages that guide visitors from interest to purchase.
Media Kit Design
Design professional media kits that make it easy for press and partners to feature your brand.
Packaging & Print
8 servicesAnnual Report
Design comprehensive annual reports that communicate value to stakeholders with clarity and impact.
Label Design
Design labels that combine regulatory compliance with shelf appeal and brand consistency.
Dielines
Create precise dieline templates for packaging that ensure perfect production every time.
Signage
Design impactful signage that guides, informs, and reinforces your brand in physical spaces.
Exhibition Graphics
Create exhibition and event graphics that command attention and communicate your story.
Menu Design
Design menus that enhance the dining experience and drive profitable ordering decisions.
Product Graphics
Design on-product graphics and decals that enhance product appeal and brand recognition.
User Manuals
Design clear, user-friendly manuals and documentation that reduce support requests.
3D & Motion
6 services3D Modeling
Create detailed 3D models for product visualization, architecture, and digital experiences.
Product Renders
Produce photorealistic product renders that showcase your products without a photoshoot.
Motion Graphics
Create dynamic motion graphics that explain, entertain, and captivate your audience.
Explainer Videos
Produce engaging explainer videos that simplify complex ideas and drive understanding.
UI Animation
Add micro-interactions and UI animations that delight users and improve usability.
Logo Animation
Animate your logo to create memorable brand moments across digital platforms.
UX Research
5 servicesUser Interviews
Conduct structured user interviews that uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities.
Surveys
Design and deploy surveys that gather quantitative insights to inform design decisions.
Usability Testing
Test designs with real users to identify friction points and validate solutions.
Persona Profiles
Create data-driven personas that keep your team aligned on who you are designing for.
Journey Maps
Map the complete customer journey to identify moments that matter and opportunities to improve.
Design Systems
3 servicesComponent Library
Build a comprehensive component library that accelerates design and development.
Token Setup
Define and implement design tokens that bridge the gap between design and code.
Documentation
Create thorough design system documentation that empowers teams to build consistently.
No-Code
4 servicesWebflow Build
Build responsive, CMS-powered websites on Webflow with pixel-perfect precision.
Framer Build
Create fast, animated websites on Framer that push the boundaries of web design.
Shopify Setup
Set up and customize Shopify stores that look professional and drive sales.
CMS Setup
Configure content management systems that make updating your site effortless.
SEO
4 servicesOn-Page SEO
Optimize every page element to improve search rankings and drive organic traffic.
Schema Setup
Implement structured data markup that helps search engines understand and feature your content.
Site Audit
Conduct a comprehensive site audit that identifies technical issues and growth opportunities.
Keyword Mapping
Research and map keywords to pages ensuring every piece of content targets the right audience.
Ongoing Support
4 servicesRetainer Design
Get dedicated design support on a monthly retainer that scales with your needs.
Asset Updates
Keep your brand assets current with regular updates and refreshes as your brand evolves.
Template Maintenance
Maintain and update your design templates to stay consistent and efficient.
Design QA
Ensure pixel-perfect implementation with thorough design quality assurance reviews.
Presentations
3 servicesPitch Decks
Design compelling pitch decks that tell your story and win over investors and clients.
Sales Decks
Create persuasive sales presentations that close deals and communicate value.
Training Slides
Design clear, engaging training materials that make learning effective and enjoyable.
Our Process
Every project follows a proven five-step process to ensure exceptional results.
Discovery
We start by understanding your business, audience, and goals through a focused discovery session.
Strategy
We define the approach, set milestones, and align on deliverables before any design begins.
Design
Our designers craft solutions through iterative rounds, incorporating your feedback at every stage.
Refine
We polish every detail, test across contexts, and ensure everything meets our quality standards.
Deliver
You receive production-ready files, guidelines, and everything needed for seamless implementation.
Where We Work
Design services across South Africa.
We serve businesses in Gauteng, Limpopo, and North West. Wherever you are based, the full range of our 87+ design services is available to you. Each location page links to every service we offer in that area.
Johannesburg
South Africa's economic powerhouse and creative capital, home to a thriving design and media industry.
All services in Johannesburg →Pretoria
The administrative capital with a growing creative sector and a strong corporate and government presence.
All services in Pretoria →Centurion
A dynamic business hub connecting Johannesburg and Pretoria, with a rapidly expanding commercial landscape.
All services in Centurion →Sandton
Africa's richest square mile and the financial heart of the continent, where premium brands demand premium design.
All services in Sandton →Midrand
Strategically located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, a growing commercial center with thriving businesses.
All services in Midrand →Polokwane
The gateway to Limpopo and a rising commercial center with businesses seeking professional design services.
All services in Polokwane →Limpopo
A province rich in heritage and natural beauty, with businesses ready to elevate their brand presence.
All services in Limpopo →North West
A province with untapped potential, where growing businesses need standout design to compete and thrive.
All services in North West →Popular Design Services by Location
Quick links to our most requested design services in each city. Every combination has its own dedicated page with tailored content.
Johannesburg
- Web Design in Johannesburg
- Annual Report in Johannesburg
- Brand Strategy in Johannesburg
- Visual Identity in Johannesburg
- App Design in Johannesburg
- Content Design in Johannesburg
- Transcription & Captioning in Johannesburg
- Creative Production in Johannesburg
- Graphic Design in Johannesburg
- Marketing Assets in Johannesburg
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Pretoria
Centurion
- Web Design in Centurion
- Annual Report in Centurion
- Brand Strategy in Centurion
- Visual Identity in Centurion
- App Design in Centurion
- Content Design in Centurion
- Transcription & Captioning in Centurion
- Creative Production in Centurion
- Graphic Design in Centurion
- Marketing Assets in Centurion
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Sandton
Midrand
Polokwane
- Web Design in Polokwane
- Annual Report in Polokwane
- Brand Strategy in Polokwane
- Visual Identity in Polokwane
- App Design in Polokwane
- Content Design in Polokwane
- Transcription & Captioning in Polokwane
- Creative Production in Polokwane
- Graphic Design in Polokwane
- Marketing Assets in Polokwane
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Limpopo
North West
- Web Design in North West
- Annual Report in North West
- Brand Strategy in North West
- Visual Identity in North West
- App Design in North West
- Content Design in North West
- Transcription & Captioning in North West
- Creative Production in North West
- Graphic Design in North West
- Marketing Assets in North West
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Frequently Asked Questions
We provide full-spectrum design including brand strategy, visual identity, web and app design, packaging, motion graphics, UX research, design systems, and SEO. Our studio is structured to deliver boutique attention with enterprise-level outcomes.
Yes. We support startups defining their first brand and product experience, as well as established businesses modernising identity and scaling design systems. We tailor our approach to your industry and growth stage.
Our five-step process covers discovery, strategy, design, build, and delivery. We maintain clear milestones, stakeholder reviews, and structured handover. For long-running work we offer retainers with defined cadence and priorities.
Client confidentiality is core to our studio. We regularly operate under NDA, limit concurrent engagements, and ensure in-progress work, strategy, and assets remain private. Many engagements are intentionally not shown publicly.
We serve clients in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Centurion, Midrand, Polokwane, and beyond. All services are available across our locations, with content tailored to local market needs.
Pricing depends on scope, complexity, timeline, and deliverables. We provide transparent estimates with itemised breakdowns. For ongoing design operations we recommend monthly retainers aligned to your roadmap.
Yes. Our contact and quote forms allow uploads up to 100MB per file for images, PDFs, audio, or small video. This helps us review reference material, brand assets, and requirements up front.
Yes. We provide accurate transcription (verbatim or clean) and captioning across media, with per‑minute pricing and add‑ons like speaker identification and time coding. These services integrate into content production and accessibility workflows.
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