About Creative Hub Uganda
Discover our journey, mission, and the passionate team behind East Africa's premier graphic design education center.
Our Story
From humble beginnings to becoming Uganda's leading graphic design education center
A Vision Born from Necessity
Creative Hub Uganda began in 2010 when three friends – Sarah Nakimuli, Daniel Okello, and Grace Atim – recognized a significant gap in Uganda's creative education landscape. Having studied abroad and returned with international design experience, they found local businesses struggling to find skilled graphic designers who understood both global design trends and local cultural contexts.
Starting with weekend workshops in a small rented space in downtown Kampala, they taught basic design principles to just twelve students using three borrowed computers. Word quickly spread about their practical, culturally-relevant approach to design education.
By 2015, Creative Hub had grown to offer full certificate programs and moved to our current campus. Today, we've trained over 2,500 designers who are transforming Uganda's visual landscape across advertising, publishing, technology, and the arts. Our commitment remains the same: to nurture world-class design talent firmly rooted in African visual traditions and perspectives.
Mission & Values
Guiding principles that shape our approach to design education
Our Mission
To empower Uganda's creative talent through world-class design education that honors our rich cultural heritage while embracing global innovation, producing visual communicators who can shape Africa's future through thoughtful, impactful design.
Our Vision
To establish East Africa as a globally recognized hub for innovative design that seamlessly blends traditional aesthetic wisdom with contemporary techniques, creating authentic visual expressions that resonate across cultures.
Our Values
- • Cultural authenticity in all creative expressions
- • Technical excellence without compromise
- • Inclusive design that serves diverse communities
- • Innovation grounded in tradition
- • Ethical practice and social responsibility
Our Leadership Team
Meet the passionate educators and industry professionals guiding our vision
Sarah Nakimuli
Founder & Creative Director
With a Master's in Visual Communication from Central Saint Martins and 15 years in branding, Sarah leads our creative vision and curriculum development. Her work has been recognized by the African Design Awards and D&AD.
Daniel Okello
Co-Founder & Education Director
Daniel specializes in digital illustration and concept art. After working with gaming studios in Europe, he returned to Uganda to develop our illustration and digital art curriculum that bridges traditional African aesthetics with digital techniques.
Grace Atim
Co-Founder & UX Director
Grace brings her experience from Google and local tech startups to our UI/UX courses. Her human-centered approach has helped numerous Ugandan companies improve their digital products and shaped our user experience curriculum.
Benjamin Mugisha
Academic Director
With a Ph.D. in Design Education and experience establishing design programs across East Africa, Benjamin ensures our curriculum meets international standards while remaining relevant to the local industry needs and cultural context.
Our Achievements
Key milestones that mark our journey and impact
2,500+
Graduates working across Africa and internationally in design, advertising, and tech industries
42
International design awards won by our students and faculty, including D&AD Pencils and African Design Awards
125+
Industry partnerships with local and international companies providing internships and real-world projects
6
International educational partnerships with design schools across Africa, Europe, and North America
What Industry Leaders Say
Feedback from professionals who work with our graduates
Joseph Kigongo
Creative Director, Addmaya Studio
"The graduates from Creative Hub Uganda consistently demonstrate both technical excellence and a uniquely African perspective in their work. Their ability to blend international design standards with local cultural insights gives them an edge in our increasingly global marketplace. We've hired five graduates in the last two years, and each has made significant contributions to our award-winning campaigns."
Esther Nakazzi
Marketing Director, MTN Uganda
"Our partnership with Creative Hub has transformed how we approach visual communication at MTN. Their students bring fresh perspectives to our projects during internships, and many have joined our team permanently. What sets them apart is their understanding of both design principles and the Ugandan market context – a rare combination that delivers measurable results in our campaigns."
Marcus Tumusiime
CEO, Innovate UG
"As a tech startup, finding UX/UI designers who understand both technology and user needs in the Ugandan context was challenging until we connected with Creative Hub. Their graduates have a unique combination of technical skills, cultural awareness, and problem-solving abilities that's hard to find elsewhere. They've helped us create digital experiences that truly resonate with local users while meeting global standards."
Our Campus & Community
A glimpse into our creative learning environment
Ready to Start Your Creative Journey?
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