Reports

Give annual report design depth, meaning and direction – Full creative concept of a new look for the Water Research Commission Annual Report. Design concept approach for: cover design in line with corporate colour palette; creative page layout of visual elements to ease navigation; graphic

Nurture the visual identity and integrity of your corporate culture! We support the AGOF on the design and layout of a number of corporate communications and reports to share the foundation’s successes with associates. Strategic brand and design services provided for: Overarching Foundation Level Reports; Fellowship

Five year review finance report – The State of City Finances is a series of reports published every five years. Visually appealing designs for: cover and chapter openers to engage audience; creative page layout with graphics relevant to narrative; charts

Translate data into meaningful messages for wide target audience – The People’s Guide to the State of City Finances is a concise, visual representation of the key findings from the main State of City Finances report. Stylised graphic solutions developed for: dashboards with colour

Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial Revolution – This report provides an overview of the insights and discussions that transpired during the 10th BRICS Friendship Cities, Local Government Cooperation

Intuitive use of iconography and typography to create a hierarchy of information that delivers key messages with maximum impact! ABS is Genetic Resources for Sustainable Development publication from UNDP illustrates the impact of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and

Effective thematic design solutions within budget and on time! Ink Design’s typesetters are experienced in working with information heavy documents that require specialised skills. Professional page layouts showcasing: Thematic

Great design is key to making a lasting impression! The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that continues the values, principles and mission of its founders. Design concepts provided for: cover designs in line with corporate colour palette, section openers

Creative solutions to deliver concise, powerful visuals – SACN’s Sustainable Cities programme looks at urban sustainability and development, and how cities impact the limited reserves of non-renewable resources. Booklets, brochures, posters and info graphics were designed for the following topics:

Puppet Stories Series Logo and storybook design for popular environmental and educational puppet shows. Stories brought to life through: colourful cover design, selection of typography suitable for young readers, interactive layout of stories to highlight key lessons and messages, icon development for Brain Tickles and other activities

Create and maintain a unique identity through strategic brand management. Ink Design is committed to maintaining, improving, and upholding a brand so that the name is associated with positive results. Design services for the following: brochures, conference banners and invites, creative representation of graphs, data

Research on Socio Economic Policy (RESEP) publications The research at RESEP is focused on issues of poverty, income distribution, social mobility, economic development and social policy. Graphic design solutions for: policy briefs, including tables and graphs, progress reports for funders,

Develop data into colourful infographics to highlight achievements! South Africa is becoming a nation of activereaders. A condition necessary for improved learner achievement, active citizenry anddemocracy. Professional services offered

Building Capacity and Supporting Effective Management of Wetlands within South African Municipalities – The Wetland Management Guidelines aim to assist municipalities in tackling barriers and challenges to the mainstreaming of environmental and biodiversity management into

Strategic brand and design consultancy services – A new company name and brand was necessary to reflect the change from international shareholders to South African. Timely rollout of re-branded elements for the following: Stationery Templates

Design strategy to engage all stakeholders and create conversations – The Biodiversity and Land Use Project supports municipalities in regulating land use. Design collateral must be part of an effective communication strategy to engage all stakeholders and create conversations. Innovative professional designs are developed appropriate to

Distinctive visual design to bridge communication gaps – The District Guidelines were developed in partnership with Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Palmer Development Group (PDG) to facilitate

An urbanisation action blueprint for UN-Habitat – The New Urban Agenda Localisation Framework (NUA-LF) is a discussion document that SACN produced in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and the Department

Annual Research Reports – A series of annual research reports, for SaferSpaces, presenting research and practice findings in the governance of urban safety and crime prevention in South African cities. Graphic design solutions for: supplementary executive summary communicating key

Relevant visual designs for research reports and proposals – Ink Design provides a wide-range of design solutions to the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) for use in their publications, bespoke assessments and corporate communications. Professional design services for the following: presentation folders, business cards

Design solutions for conference publications and conference-related outputs – The Urban Land Dialogue Series Report captures the conversations that took place across the respective conferences and provides a set of emerging questions to inform future discussions. Creative graphic design solutions for: conference support material

Annual Compendiums, Infographics and Conference Assets – The Infrastructure Dialogues are hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Business Trust Support Programme for Accelerated Infrastructure Development (SPAID) and the South African Cities Network (SACN). Design solutions

Inventive visual design to present research data – The comprehensive Global Change Assessment from SANParks reports on the status and possible future trends in six drivers across nineteen National Parks. Graphic solutions were developed for: thematic visual treatment of

Gauteng Spatial Development Framework 2030 Project The Gauteng Spatial Development Framework (GSDF) is a substantial document with high quality analysis and a range of significant recommendations to ensure sustainable, inclusive and decisive spatial transformation. A summary booklet highlighting key messages was adapted

Graphic design solutions to impart knowledge and facilitate decision making Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is the use of biodiversity and ecosystems to support communities to adapt to life in a less predictable climate system. Professional production services offered: bespoke graphic

Publication design that imparts knowledge and communicates effectively! The aim of the ICLEI Africa – Local Governments for Sustainability Wetland Reports is to improve local government knowledge management and facilitate decision making and planning. Professional page layouts showcasing:

Publishing solutions for topical report design – The IRR publishes numerous reports and media releases annually, drawing attention to its major research and policy findings. Professional publishing services on offer include: cover design; picture research and selection; policy brief template design; white paper typesetting; creative

A Decade of Inspiring Entrepreneurs A ten year review to celebrate the milestones in the foundation’s journey to nurture the emerging entrepreneurial potential from Southern Africa. Bring narrative to life with: eye-catching layout, strong headlines, sound-bite delivery

Skilful visual content emphasises goals and achievements! The first South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Annual Report  – previously produced 5-year overviews. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals were incorporated into the report,

The State of Urban Safety in SA Cities 2017 The second in a series of annual reports presenting research and practice findings in the governance and management of urban safety and crime prevention in South African cities. Research on crime hot spots went beyond crime stats into peoples perceptions of crime. Graphic design

Photographs paired with creative graphic design elements to assist reader in navigating through key statistics in annual report “Thank you for the commitment and dedication to this project. The delivery and the tabling of the DSD Annual Report was done on time. It is always a great pleasure

Listening to Our Land: Stories of Resilience A selection of stories that demonstrate how sustainable land management (SLM) addresses land degradation, and promotes the achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Add value to the non-financial targets of your organisation! The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has a long term vision of improved and sustainable education quality. The collaboration between business, government,

Strong design ensures Annual Report communicates successfully with readers! High-impact photographs were sourced and paired with creative graphic design elements. Photo shoots were arranged and managed in both Pretoria and Cape Town. Stylized graphs, charts

Publication design that is relevant and easy to navigate Page layout is a meticulous balance of information, photographs and diagrams to create visual harmony. Photographs were selected from a vast archive of images

Sea, My Life: Protecting Oceans, Sustaining our Future A voyage to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around the world that features fifteen case studies. Beautiful oceanic photography compliments the nautical design elements.

Relevant visual designs to engage all stakeholders and create conversations! Report to showcase a crowd-resourcing initiative. Graphics were created to visually communicate the progress and results. Communication design through the use of: eye-catching cover design, creative page layout with high‑impact visuals

Publications require cover designs that engage audiences In the same way, a novel needs a cover that intrigues yet hints at the plot, an integrated summary report requires a cover design that grabs your attention

The aim of the Citizens’ Guide to the State of City Finances is to inform a wide audience about key messages emerging from the State of City Finances series of reports, published by the South African Cities Network since 2006.

Powerful visuals crucial to convey policy brief key message Data graphics and photographs were combined to deliver concise, powerful visual representation of REPSSI’s policy brief on child-sensitive social protection. Graphical representation of statistics were designed to emphasise important information in the resource report.

Annual Report design that effectively communicates your corporate message! Section openers for this annual report were designed around the company’s investment in the development of their staff and the employees’ passionate teamwork. Our creative team worked closely with Interfront to make the data visual.

This third State of Energy in South African Cities report examines the sustainable energy development path of 18 key cities in South Africa. Expert visual communication practices showcase the data and analysis work collected by Sustainable Energy Africa into a user-friendly

Our DTP team developed clear, understandable info graphics from extensive research supplied by client. The artwork was incorporated into the South African Institute of Race Relations publication State of the Nation 2017 – The Silver Lining as well as uploaded on Twitter #SilverLining #SONA2017 during the State of the Nation Address.

The State of South African Cities Report is a comprehensive 416-pp publication presenting a 5-year perspective on the performance and conditions of South Africa’s largest cities. Photographs submitted for the SACN Instagram

Our broad knowledge base guarantees we utilise our technical skills to create covers with maximum impact. The modern page design emphasises important data. The South African National Parks (SANParks) Research Report highlights SANParks research profile and gives an overview

Annual Performance Plans provide a direct link between annual key priorities and medium- to long-term strategic goals. Ink Design offers a full publishing production service, managing publishing projects from concept to print or digital product.

Bright section openers, sub-section openers, quotes and other design elements were created to be both vivid and to follow the client’s CI guidelines.

With a team of highly skilled and experienced media specialists, Ink Design can handle all aspects of production from brief to print.

The 2013 Annual Report for South African Cities Network (SACN) includes graphical representation of performance in the form of graphs and info graphics to support the detailed reports. Innovative consideration was given to the creation of section openers, case studies and other design elements.

The BIOFIN Workbook is available in English, French and Spanish. Ink Design provided design and photo research for all 3 languages as well as other supporting material for the day-long event

Study Tour Report – Report for saferspaces on the South African urban safety study tour to Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá and Medellín between 31 March and 13 April 2014. Our strong team of project managers, editors, illustrators and designers offer a comprehensive communications strategies and production service.

Ink Design designed and produced the beautiful LIFE State of Biodiversity together with science writer, Leonie Joubert for SANBI. Stunning banners and other marketing material were produced for the SANBI launch of the Report on International Biodiversity Day in May 2013. With a team of

This concept design of a discussion document for the Department of Cooperative Government Traditional Affairs was planned to impart important statistics in a visually exciting way. Ink Design meticulously consolidated the facts and figures mentioned within the text into creative

The 8th International Aquarium Congress was hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium at the Cape Town International Convention Center in 2012. Ink Design sponsored the IAC Handbook and managed the design, layout and production of this handbook from concept to delivery.

Fun, colourful and versatile magazine design and layout for the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). For over three decades EnviroKids has broadened awareness and promoted environmental action among children. Each issue has a different theme and supports the education curriculum, making it the perfect

An interactive e-book in PDF format. The layout is eye-catching with strong headlines, sound-bite delivery of information and powerful images. A sidebar with interactive roll-over buttons provides easy navigation between pages.

Research report for the Flooding in Cape Town under Climate Risk (FliCCR) Project. Attention was given to produce visually contrasting features from the personal accounts of residents in flood affected areas, to the challenges facing local government officials in the City of Cape Town and to insights into the complexities

The 2012 Annual Report for South African Cities Network (SACN) is more than financial report and includes detailed reports on program highlights. Careful consideration was given to the conceptualization of case studies, quotes and other design features.

UCT’s Environmental-Economics Policy Research Unit (EPRU) hosted the 2013 EfD Policy day conference. Ink Design provided concept design, photo research as well as project and print management for the banners and conference folders.

Secondary cities: the start of a conversation showcased profiles and comparisons of 22 potential secondary cities in South Africa. Our media specialists meticulously consolidated the reams of facts and figures from client-supplied spreadsheets into creative info-graphics which communicated the statistics

Workplace Skills Planning in South Africa’s Largest Municipalities is an evaluation report of the LGSETA mandatory grant process. Ink Design was responsible for the design, layout and typesetting. Picture research and illustrating of diagrams and graphs were done in-house.

“Thanks once again for a great, world class annual report, which has received so much praise. We hope to have more opportunities to work together soon.” Christopher Mulaudzi Department of Social Development