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Concept Design for Water Research Commission
Published October 31, 2019 - No Comments
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; graph ...
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Liberty Health: African Business Unit
Published May 28, 2019 - No Comments
Maintain corporate identity across local and international business units – Consistency across all corporate communications, products and services is key to sustain a long-term positive reputation in the marketplace. Design and typesetting services provided for: Health Awareness Flyers; ...
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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Published May 27, 2019 - No Comments
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 Fou ...
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2018 State of City Finances: Main Report
Published May 24, 2019 - No Comments
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
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2018 State of City Finances: People’s Guide
Published May 23, 2019 - No Comments
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
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BRICS Friendship Cities, Local Government Cooperation and Urbanisation (FCLGCU) Forum Report
Published May 22, 2019 - No Comments
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
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UNDP Impact Report
Published May 21, 2019 - No Comments
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
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2017 National Education Collaboration Trust Annual Report
Published May 20, 2019 - No Comments
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
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Legal Wise Citizenship Education
Published May 20, 2019 - No Comments
Youth Legal Series: Bringing Law into the Classroom Educational resources relevant to South African learners, corporate-sponsored by Legal Wise. Six modules in development with Bright Media for learner books, posters and educational resources to supplement the Life Orientation learning are ...
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Concept Design for NPO Annual Report
Published May 17, 2019 - No Comments
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 ...
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Sustainable Cities projects
Published May 16, 2019 - No Comments
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 follo ...
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Two Oceans Aquarium
Published May 15, 2019 - No Comments
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 de ...
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HST Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) Initiative
Published May 14, 2019 - No Comments
Publishing solutions from concept through pilot workshops to final product. The initiative focuses on strengthening of health systems through a series of workshops at all levels within the district health system. Publishing solutions offered: project management, design and art direction, l ...
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IRR Corporate Branding
Published May 13, 2019 - No Comments
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 re ...
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Department of Economics, Stellenbosch University
Published May 10, 2019 - No Comments
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 ...
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Primary School Reading Improvement Programme Booklet
Published May 9, 2019 - No Comments
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
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ICLEI Africa – Wetland Management Guidelines
Published May 8, 2019 - No Comments
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
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RedBRICK Consultancy Re-Branding Campaign
Published May 7, 2019 - No Comments
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
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Biodiversity and Land Use Project
Published May 6, 2019 - No Comments
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. Innovativ ...
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Guidelines on District Coordination Roles for Regional and Urban Development Planning
Published May 5, 2019 - No Comments
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
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New Urban Agenda Localisation Framework
Published May 4, 2019 - No Comments
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
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Urban Safety Series
Published May 3, 2019 - No Comments
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
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SOS Financial Freedom: Student Guide
Published March 29, 2019 - No Comments
Professional design solutions developed appropriate to targetaudience – A consumer education initiative for South African scholars, students and school leavers. Communication design through the use of: eye-catching logo and cover design, functional and modern page layouts, easy to inter ...
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Centre for Risk Analysis
Published March 22, 2019 - No Comments
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: present ...
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Urban Land Dialogues Series
Published March 19, 2019 - No Comments
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 ...
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HST PHC Facility Governance Project
Published March 15, 2019 - No Comments
Publishing solutions for a range of resources in multiple language. Manuals, handbooks and resources developed to improve the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values of members of health governance structures in order to fulfil their health governance roles and responsibilities. Design an ...
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BankservAfrica: Entrepreneurship Learning Resources
Published March 12, 2019 - No Comments
Maintain consistency in series design and visual identity of all resources – Educational resources relevant to South African learners to supplement the Economic Management Sciences learning area. Corporate-sponsored by BankservAfrica and developed with Bright Media, this project is C ...
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Infrastructure Dialogues
Published March 8, 2019 - No Comments
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). Des ...
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SanParks: Taking Stock of Parks in a Changing World
Published February 22, 2019 - No Comments
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
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Gauteng Municipality
Published February 15, 2019 - No Comments
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 highli ...
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Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) Guidelines
Published February 8, 2019 - No Comments
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
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Technical Mathematics Series for Entrepreneurs
Published February 1, 2019 - No Comments
Series Design for Technical Mathematics Complex government and corporate project, developed with researchers and users, for learners in Grades 10, 11, 12 and TVET. The materials developed by Bright Media are CAPS-aligned and impart knowledge and skills. Compelling and user-friendly
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LAB Wetlands SA | ICLEI Africa – Wetlands Reports
Published January 28, 2019 - No Comments
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 ...
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Topical Reports and White Papers
Published January 21, 2019 - No Comments
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 tem ...
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10 Year Review
Published September 18, 2018 - No Comments
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
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2016/17 SAEON Annual Report
Published May 15, 2018 - No Comments
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,
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UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP 13
Published September 14, 2017 - No Comments
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).
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2016 National Education Collaboration Trust Annual Report
Published August 22, 2017 - No Comments
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,
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2015/16 Annual Report for DSD
Published August 12, 2017 - No Comments
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
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Annual Report design and layout
Published July 20, 2017 - No Comments
Compiling an annual report need not be a daunting task – Ink Design’s creative team can handle all aspects of production from brief through to print. In collaboration with a significant network of writers, editors, translators, illustrators, photographers and printers, Ink Design is id ...
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Ecosystem Guidelines for Environmental Assessment
Published July 13, 2017 - No Comments
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
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2017 Ocean Conference, New York
Published July 5, 2017 - No Comments
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.
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NECT Vuwani Report
Published June 16, 2017 - No Comments
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 wi ...
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Sustainable Cities Integrated Summary Report
Published June 5, 2017 - No Comments
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
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2014/15 State of City Finances: Citizens’ Guide
Published May 31, 2017 - No Comments
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.
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School Magazine WGJS
Published May 23, 2017 - No Comments
Vibrant annual school magazine yearbook design The design is inspired by the Wool for Wonders Outreach Programme Wynberg Girls’ Junior School supports. A wool pattern was created to tie in with the theme. It creates a cohesive visual texture and runs as a footer throughout the magazine.
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School Magazine WBJS
Published May 19, 2017 - No Comments
Annual school magazine yearbook design to journal class and sport memories The cover and page design for this annual school magazine is influenced by the travel journals that adventurers keep to log their journey and discoveries. A warm, weathered cursive font has been paired with a clean ...
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Resourcing Resilience
Published May 4, 2017 - No Comments
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 impo ...
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2015/6 Interfront Annual Report
Published April 25, 2017 - No Comments
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 ...
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Scientific and environmental publications
Published March 15, 2017 - No Comments
Research Reports • Scientific Publications • Ecological Guidelines • Synthesis Reports • Primers • Technical Reports • Environmental Impact Asssessments • Field Guides • Handbooks Scientific research and environmental publications must be part of an effective communication ...
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Energy Report: Sustainable Energy Africa
Published February 24, 2017 - No Comments
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
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State of the Nation – The Silver Lining
Published February 15, 2017 - No Comments
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 ...
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2016 State of South African Cities Report
Published February 10, 2017 - No Comments
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
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Research Report for SANParks
Published April 29, 2016 - No Comments
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
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Annual Performance Plan for SASSA
Published April 25, 2016 - No Comments
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.
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Annual Report 2013 for SACN
Published December 1, 2014 - No Comments
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 ele ...
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BIOFIN Convention on Biological Diversity
Published November 1, 2014 - No Comments
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
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How to Make Cities Safer
Published September 3, 2014 - No Comments
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 a ...
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People of the Dew
Published March 31, 2014 - No Comments
Chinese and Japanese typesetting requires careful attention to detail. Our skilled typesetters worked closely with experienced translators, Language Inc, to produce People of the Dew for Jacana Media.
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Conference material
Published March 18, 2014 - No Comments
Conference coming up? Give us a call for all publishing needs. WE CAN DO IT.
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LIFE State of Biodiversity
Published February 9, 2014 - No Comments
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
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Discussion document with infographics
Published February 9, 2014 - No Comments
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
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JANE RAPHAELY unedited
Published February 8, 2014 - No Comments
What a wonderful experience working with the doyenne of publishing in SA on her memoirs, Jane Raphaely unedited. Design and layout by Ink Design. Careful attention was given to the typography to find the balance between modern and classic. “It is fantastic and Jane is thrilled! Thank ...
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International Aquarium Congress
Published February 8, 2014 - No Comments
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.
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School textbooks
Published February 8, 2014 - No Comments
With a team of highly experienced technical typesetters, INK DESIGN is well-placed to handle numerous titles simultaneously. We work closely as a team to ensure consistency in series design and to beat any deadline.
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Cape of Storms
Published February 8, 2014 - No Comments
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.
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Science setting
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
The INK DESIGN studio can take care of all your science textbook needs, from concept design to typesetting and illustrating. Our typesetters are proficient in MT.EDITOR which we use to set equations in Science and Chemistry books. Graphs and technical diagrams that adhere to series spe ...
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Digital Artwork
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
Creative and technical DTP artwork, including maps and infographics, done to spec by our in-house artist.
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FLiCCR Rising Waters
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
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 ...
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AutoFast
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
Ink Design was commissioned to conceptualise and create the company branding and visual identity which included a new logo and all packaging design for the Autofast range of motor products. Automotive parts were digitally illustrated using a variety of techniques by our in-house artist.
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SAPIA: The Petroleum Professional
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
Full creative concept of the new look of The Petroleum Professional magazine was done by Ink Design. This first issue celebrated women in the industry as part of the SAPIA Woman’s Day festivities.
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Annual Report for SACN
Published February 7, 2014 - No Comments
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.
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Pieces of the Puzzle
Published February 6, 2014 - No Comments
Our media specialists created the 2nd edition online cover. Timelines of events, ballistic and other diagrams were digitally illustrated by our in-house artist for the printed Sunday Times edition. Our team of digital artists also produced all the artwork for the author’s social med ...
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Conference EfD Policy Day
Published February 6, 2014 - No Comments
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.
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Information graphics
Published February 6, 2014 - No Comments
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 communica ...
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Maths setting
Published February 6, 2014 - No Comments
INK DESIGN is a one-stop shop for textbook design and production and has been working with almost every local and several major international educational publishers for nearly 20 years. Our typesetters specialise in Maths and Science typesetting and are proficient in MT.EDITOR which we ...
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I Will Try
Published February 5, 2014 - No Comments
Inspirational biography of Malawian born Legson Kayira’s barefoot journey across Africa and eventual scholarship at Skagit Valley College in Washington State, USA. Book design, typesetting and recreation of route maps were done in-studio. Project management of e-book for Amazon.
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Bair Hugger Animal Blankets
Published February 5, 2014 - No Comments
A tri-fold product brochure designed for Augustine Medical South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the exclusive distributer for 3M South Africa Patient Warming and Fluid Warming portfolio.
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Evaluation Report
Published February 5, 2014 - No Comments
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.
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Language setting
Published February 5, 2014 - No Comments
Our strong team of highly skilled and experienced designers and typesetters can handle projects of any size with any deadline. Our studio is fully equipped to handle all production from concept through to print. Careful consideration is given to reading level and learning area during conce ...
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Portfolio
Published February 1, 2014 - No Comments
Our creative portfolio encompasses an array of media from books and magazines to brochures, banners, posters and advertisements to corporate branding and stationery. We have produced exceptional work for a variety of clients and industries including: community, public and non-governmental ...
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Services
Published February 1, 2014 - No Comments
Our professional publishing solutions include: concept design, typesetting, project management, art direction, photo research, DTP graphics and maps, archiving and full studio facilities. With a team of highly skilled and experienced media specialists, Ink Design can handle all aspects of ...
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About
Published February 1, 2014 - No Comments
INK DESIGN has delivered professional typesetting, design and production solutions to a range of local and international clients for nearly 20 years. We pride ourselves on our reputation for high-quality work, attention to detail and on our exemplary professional service. With a team of hi ...
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