This poster comemorating the Matabeleland massacres in Zimbabwe from 1980-1988, which claimed the lives of over 10 000 civilians, was designed by Sindiso Nyoni, a Zimbabwean designer/ illustrator.
Author archives: Herman Manson
MyNews24 shows how media can use Twitter
MyNews24 has jumped from the 5th spot on Mark’s Twitter News Ranking Index to 1st. In a month. The road to success seems to be very much in line with a recent column MarkLives published on how news organisations can effectively use Twitter.
S’HOT Kids n Keys
Mark is showcasing the work of a number of South African based freelance graphic designers and illustrators over the coming weeks. This Corporate Identity for a children’s music and movement program evokes the vibrance and fun of its offering.
By Ivancka Kroell (Durban, South Africa)
Advertising as seen in Monrovia, Liberia
Erik Hersman took a photo of this rather amazing advertising banner on the streets of Monrovia, Liberia.
If you are your people … Albert Stein @ ABSA
If you are your people … A photo essay for Mark magazine by Lami Sambo celebrating South Africans at work. Does the uniform define your people? Here is Albert Stein – a Fedility guard at ABSA bank in Jozi’s main street.
S’HOT Love Birds
Mark is showcasing the work of a number of South African based freelance graphic designers and illustrators over the coming weeks. An interpretation for springleap.com and a play on words. Not essentially love birds but birds in love? By Ivancka Kroell (Durban, South Africa)
S’HOT: The Thrifty Trove
Mark is showcasing the work of a number of South African based freelance graphic designers and illustrators over the coming weeks. This logo, developed for an online store, The Thrifty Trove (coming soon), communicates a great find, a treasure chest at your fingertips! By Ivancka Kroell (Durban, South Africa)
As economy slumps, Gourmet wants you to cook again
The New York Times yesterday placed a fascinating article on gourmet food magazines that have started to shift its focus towards ‘cheap home eating.’
2009 South African Blog Awards – Nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2009 South African Blog Awards! The SA blog awards is a showcase of the very best of South African blogs.
ANC launches TV election campaign
Together with advertising agency Ogilvy Johannesburg, the ANC has produced four commercials (the first of which you can view on MarkLives!com) that talk to the positive changes ordinary South Africans have experienced since 1994, while acknowledging “there is much more to be done”. Archive material of Nelson Mandela features in the first segment of the …