Lesotho
There are a lot of people that forget about the little mountainous country in the middle of South Africa called Lesotho so I thought I would give this landlocked state a little World Cup post.
Guest Post
Conor Cronin
It seemed only right to have a South African guest post in the week leading up to the World Cup so we’re pleased to welcome Conor Cronin to the plate. Born and bread in Johannesburg, Conor and his family moved to Ireland in his early teens and later studied Visual Communications at the National college of Art and Design in Dublin.
Since graduating Conor has traveled across Europe working in various studios and agencies such as Matte in Amsterdam, Albert Folch, Base Design Barcelona, ODD in London and now back in Barcelona with SCPF*.
What have you got planned this week?
Looking forward to Sonar
What do your parents think you do?
My dad thinks I “make” billboards & my mother I am not sure, my grandmother thinks I am an artist.
Who do you look like?
I would like to think a tiger, but I am more like a hamster.
What’s your favourite sense?
Sight
Tell us something people don’t know about you…
I like to spoon my pillow
Did your education count?
Of course especially my erasmus at Willem de Kooning Academie, Rotterdam in Netherlands, it was the first time I was introduced to Mainland Europe Design & typographic treatment. Moreover education should never end, I would like to study a Masters in typography some time in the future.
What word can’t you spell?
Like Andy Warhol said, “I never read. I just look at pictures.”
Tell us a good fact
The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card.
What’s Next?
August Holidays… Surf, sun & fiesta.
What’s your ‘Plan B’?
Masters in Management, good design = good business
Guest Posted Articles
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The President
As well as his track record for pulling politically charged art stunts, performance artist-turned designer Peet Pienaar is also acquiring a reputation for creating some of the most innovative magazines and outrageous editorials. Pienaar has recently launched MK Bruce Lee, a magazine commissioned by dStv, a music channel in the designer’s native South Africa.
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Dokter and Misses
A Joburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) based design company specialising in furniture, lighting, and minimal design objects.
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Die Antwoord
Here’s some authentic suburban South African beats. Die Antwoord, a taste of life on the Zef Side! Fre$h!
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South Africa World Cup Logo
Only four days until the start of the World Cup so I thought I should post something about the history of World Cup logos. I am not the biggest fan of the SA 2010 logo however at least it resembles bushman rock paintings. Come on Bafana bafana!
