Our primary customer base are local and international organisations, agencies and NGOs with ambitions to create
a better Botswana. Our collaborative approach is driven by building tight relationships. Together, we create material that
connects and communicates and drives engagement. Our ability to work remotely inspires our clients with confidence.
Founded in 2014, Blue Zebra Creative provides contemporary
graphic design and editorial services.
Gary Ashworth
I’m the principal creative at Blue Zebra Creative. I have close to 20 years of design experience that has concentrated on brand identities, document and corporate design. Originally from the UK, I graduated from University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Design. I also hold a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. For over a decade, I held various creative roles in the UK; my last role prior to establishing BZC was Senior Graphic Designer at Elior UK – a large contract catering company. Before Elior, I worked in advertising for a global publication in Manchester.
At Elior UK, I primarily provided design support to the business development division, as well as other corporate and commercial departments. My initial role was document design/production, and I was involved in a number of successful bids for clients such as Deloitte, Carlsberg, Nestle, Cadbury and Bentley Motors. I was also involved in European bids for clients such as Honeywell, EDF Energy and Cisco.
Since establishing BZC, I have worked with a number of esteemed Botswana-based clients as well as global NGOs such as the UN, UNDP, UNICEF, UNAIDS, PEPFAR, Peace Corps, to mention a few. I’ve worked with firms in South Africa, Mauritius, as well as European organisations such as GIZ, GFA, GOPA and NIRAS.
Mpho Ashworth (nee Jensen)
I’m originally from Maun. I work with Gary in building strong relationships with our clients. I also provide proofreading, translation and professional editing services.
I have an English Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in both Education and Business Management and Level 2/3 NVQs in Customer Service, which plays a key role in branding. I’m a qualified English teacher with a background in journalism and broadcasting, having worked at The Okavango Observer Newspaper (now The Ngami Times) & Botswana Brodcasting Services (Radio Botswana). I have also worked within the safari industry.
Outside of BZC, I am an Editorial Consultant, and my professional career includes customer service, account management, public relations, communications and client relations. Working in the UK afforded me invaluable experiences, training and development I wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. This alternative approach and professional perspective is what I have brought with me back to Botswana.
I provide editorial and proofreading services for a variety of clients in America, Kenya as well as Botswana, and I teach English to students in Europe via a virtual classroom.
Some of our clients
