About Est. 2021

Designer who thinks
in systems.
Artist who works
in dreams.

Visual Designer & Branding Decorah, Iowa Available for work
01 Profile

Cleanwell Mwalwanda.
Visual designer & developer.

I'm a computer science graduate and graphic designer working at the intersection of logic and imagination. My practice spans brand identity, surreal digital art, and visual design systems.

I believe the best design doesn't announce itself. It creates conditions for feeling — a mark that stays, a composition that unsettles, an identity that holds.

DegreeBA Computer Science & Visual Communication
UniversityLuther College · Expected May 2026
Freelance since2020 — Present
Based inDecorah, Iowa
Cleanwell Mwalwanda

Cleanwell Mwalwanda · 2026

02 Disciplines
Expertise
Logo Design Branding & Identity Surreal Digital Art Print & Layout Design Poster & Package Design
Professional
Graphic Design Visual Storytelling Photo Editing Social Media Marketing Client Communication
Technical
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator InDesign Lightroom Canva
Languages
JavaScript Python Java HTML & CSS
Soft Skills
Creative Collaboration Project Management Deadline-driven Client Proposals
03 Approach
— 01
Systems first

Every visual decision is part of a larger structure. I build from rules, not instinct alone — so the work scales without falling apart.

— 02
Feel over form

Craft that doesn't move people is decoration. I chase the moment where the composition creates something the viewer can't quite explain.

— 03
Made to last

Timeless over trendy. Work that holds — whether it's a brand mark five years from now or a web page without a framework to maintain.

04 Experience
Photographer & Editor Multimedia Center, Luther College
2023 — 2026
  • Produced 500+ photos for official campaigns, edited in Photoshop & Lightroom
  • Collaborated with faculty on branded assets for publications and social media
Freelance Graphic Designer Remote
2020 — Present
  • Designed logos, branding kits, and digital campaigns for 15+ clients
  • Created surreal digital art and photo manipulations featured on Instagram & Behance
  • Developed posters and social content strategies, increasing client engagement by up to 40%
  • Managed client communication, proposals, and project timelines

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