The Studio
Savanna Raw
A design and engineering studio built on one belief. Perception drives value. We help companies look the way they truly perform and command the prices they deserve.
We build brands that command attention across both digital and traditional environments.
How we work
The Process
Discover
We learn your business, your market and the clients you want to win.
Strategy
We define the positioning and story that set you apart from everyone else.
Design
We craft the identity and experience that carry authority and build trust.
Build & Launch
We engineer fast, reliable products and bring the work to life with precision.
Where we work
Industries
A cross section of the brands and products we have shaped, across finance, energy, hospitality, lifestyle and media.
Azam Pesa and Halopesa are independent concept case studies, not affiliated with or endorsed by either brand. Kuza App is a fully developed, live product.
Matandu Wild Adventures: brand identity, website design, development and full deployment.
Jibusti, Power On: power banks, batteries, power stations and the companion mobile app.
BACH and Lexi: premium home and consumer electronics identities.
Tiketika: a digital ticketing brand and product experience.
Afya Legacy Ltd and Lexy Luxury Hair.
Jaden Home Store: retail brand and storefront.
Cheka Tu: identity for a live comedy show.
The Africa I Know: website design for the podcast at africaiknow.com.
Hi there!
Call Me Gwak
I am Gwakisa E. Kasambwike, a UI/UX and Graphic Designer from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with over six years of professional experience. My journey into the world of design began in primary school, where my natural talent for drawing opened opportunities to contribute artwork for academic materials. These early experiences not only sparked my lifelong passion for creativity but also laid the foundation for my exploration of design as a transformative tool. Over the years, my interest evolved alongside an ever growing fascination with technology, leading me to experiment with design software during my youth. This curiosity fueled my desire for mastery, driving me to learn tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Blender through self directed learning, online tutorials, and engagement with global design communities.
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