Inside my

design journey
about akpan unwana_graphic and web designer

HELLO!

I’m a Print Production Specialist, Packaging & Branded Merchandise Designer, helping businesses bridge the gap between creative design and successful physical manufacturing. With hands-on industry experience and a strong understanding of commercial printing, I create production-ready artwork for packaging, branded merchandise, and promotional materials, ensuring every file is properly prepared for the right equipment, materials, finishing processes, and real manufacturing standards. 

I work with corporate organizations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals across Africa and beyond, delivering designs that combine creativity, precision, and technical expertise to produce exceptional print results. What began as a passion for layout and colour has grown into a career driven by intentionality and a deep commitment to the craft of print design.

MY STORY

I did not just wake up one day knowing design. It started with a curiosity about why some brands felt premium, and others did not — why certain flyers stopped you in the street, and others did not. That curiosity turned into a craft, and that craft turned into a career spanning over 10 years.

Over that time, I have worked on everything from logo systems for corporate organizations to print-ready packaging for product brands, book covers for self-publishing authors, event brochures, promotional posters, social media graphics, and custom merchandise. Every project has taught me something new about the space between a great idea and a great final design.

Today, I channel all of that experience into two things: doing excellent design work for clients, and teaching what I know to the next generation of Nigerian and African designers through free tutorials on this site and on my YouTube channel.

WHY I STARTED THIS SITE

After years of doing client work, I noticed something: most of the design education available online skips the details that actually matter in the real world. The print vendor conversations, the prepress file requirements, the client communication, the pricing, and the tools that working designers rely on every day. That gap exists whether you are in Lagos, London, or Los Angeles.

So I built this site to fill it.

Through this website and my YouTube channel, I share practical, real-world knowledge on packaging design, dieline engineering, prepress, print production, machinery, production workflows, and the commercial printing industry. Whether you need production-ready packaging, branded merchandise, print consultation, or want to improve your print production skills, my goal is to help you achieve accurate, efficient results while avoiding costly manufacturing errors. Every tutorial, guide, and resource is built on direct industry experience, making it valuable for designers, businesses, print professionals, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and beginners worldwide.

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My Creative Expertise

Blending precision with creativity to craft print-ready designs that are sharp, cohesive, and built to connect. Each project shaped with intention — tailored to tell your brand’s story clearly and powerfully.

1. Print Production

Bringing technical knowledge and creative direction together to deliver print-ready files, press-accurate colours, and production designs that meet the highest industry standards every time.

2. Visual Identity

Designing logos, colour palettes, and brand systems that reflect a brand's personality and make it instantly recognisable across every printed and digital touchpoint.

3. Custom Merchandise

Creating cohesive, well-executed merchandise, from branded apparel to personalized gift items that connect emotionally with your audience and represent your brand confidently.

4. Promotional Design

Adding impact and intention to every campaign through billboards, flyers, posters, and print materials that engage, inform, and move people to take action.

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Achievements

150+

Brands built or reimagined

2k+

Subscribers​

95%

Client satisfaction rate

100k+

YouTube Content Views

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Skills & Tools

canva logo
coreldraw logo
claude logo

Let’s work together

Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear your ideas and create something meaningful together. Let’s bring your vision to life.

hello@unwana.com

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