Lindani Lucky Thango

Lindani Lucky Thango

Lindani Lucky Thango known as Warten Weg is a talented freelance graphic designer based in Durban, South Africa. Born on October 23, 1989, Lindani always had a passion for art and design from a young age. He grew up in a creative family where his mother was a fashion designer, and his father was a salesman. This creative environment inspired Lindani to pursue a career in graphic design.

After completing his high school education at Amandlethu Secondary School, Lindani enrolled in a graphic design program at Udemy. He learned the technical skills required to become a graphic designer, including the use of design software, typography, color theory, and layout design.

Early Life and Education

Lindani started his career as an intern at a graphic design company in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. He gained valuable experience working on various projects, including designing logos, brochures, and websites. He also learned how to work collaboratively with clients to ensure their design needs were met.

After a few years of working at the agency, Lindani decided to take the leap and start his own graphic design company called Warten Weg. He believed that working for himself would allow him to have more creative freedom and work on projects that truly inspired him.

Starting a freelance business wasn't easy, but Lindani persevered and slowly built up a client base. He focused on creating unique designs that stood out from the competition, and his clients appreciated his attention to detail and professionalism.

Today, Lindani's freelance graphic design business is thriving, and he continues to work with a variety of clients across South Africa and international clients. He has worked on projects ranging from branding and packaging design to web design and social media campaigns. His work has been recognized by industry experts, and he has won several awards for his outstanding designs.

Work

Lindani Lucky Thango went from being a successful freelance graphic designer to establishing his own design agency, Warten Weg, based in Durban, South Africa in 2018. With a team of talented designers and developers, Lindani worked on branding, packaging, and web design projects.

Expanding his business further, Lindani launched Espere Camino in 2020, an online marketplace that offers high-quality design resources such as fonts, icons, and templates. Today, both Warten Weg and Espere Camino are thriving businesses, and Lindani continues to push the boundaries of creativity while helping other designers succeed. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to design have made him a true success story, inspiring and empowering designers around the world.

Publication

Lindani's interest in design started when he built a homepage for a WordPress website. As the site gained popularity and attracted around 5,000 daily visitors, he began to monetize it by placing Google Ads, which generated a steady income of a couple of thousand dollars per month. This realization became a turning point for Lindani as he recognized the potential to make a living from graphic design and website development. To further develop his skills, Lindani enrolled in YouTube school to expand his knowledge of design. Through his dedication and hard work, Lindani has become a successful freelance designer and entrepreneur, inspiring others to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

Books

Lindani is also a published author, with three books under his name. Books have been well-received by both design professionals and enthusiasts, further establishing him as a thought leader in the industry.

• 2020 - Lack Of Support: The Lack Of Support (Volume Book 3) - Amazon.com

• 2022 - Graphic Design Techniques - Amazon.com

• 2022 - Full Identity Design Masterclass Free Online Course Downloadable - Amazon.com

• 2023 - Designing for Social Impact: Using Graphic Design to Drive Change - Amazon.com