William Kentridge Prints

BOOK DESIGN

For this first major South African publication on Kentridge by David Krut, we created an elegant, aesthetic book that archives his prolific printmaking output.

Everything
— Hermann Niebuhr

BOOK DESIGN

We created an imaginative, hand-bound book of poetic pages for the launch of Hermann’s 2018 exhibition showcasing his landscape oil paintings, which boosted sales of his work.

Room

Room

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created a strong identity, unique typeface, stationery and invites for ROOM Art Gallery, which exhibits contemporary art projects in Johannesburg.

EU Film Festival 2016

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We created a long-term, contemporary typographic identity for 2016 to market the annual foreign film festivals hosted by the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud.

Taxi Art Book series

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We used striking editorial design to showcase South African artists Steven Cohen, Pat Mautloa, Sandile Zulu, Deborah Bell and Willem Boshoff for this monograph book series commissioned by David Krut.

Various

BOOK DESIGN

Over 20 years we have designed several books for a range of publishers and authors. We love the smell of a freshly printed book off the press! See our favourites here.

French Focus Film Festival

POSTER & BOOKLET DESIGN

We took photos of streets in Provence to create a French feel for this annual Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud festival, bringing the poster to life with colour and hand-painted titles.

51/2 Tragi-Comic Book — Alastair Findlay

BOOK DESIGN

We did the exciting design and printing for this book of six short stories that will have you screaming with laughter and wiping away your tears.

Turbine Art Fair & The Forum Company

BRANDING, MARKETING, WEBSITE

PR/NS rebranded The Forum events company, venues and its Turbine Art Fair, from marketing materials to new websites, advertising, wayfinding and press gifts, all reflecting a successful campaign.

EU Film Festival 2017

BRANDING, WEBSITE, MARKETING

We continued the festival look from 2016 to create marketing material for the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud’s 2017 foreign film event.

Visages
— Christian Bader

BOOK DESIGN

We designed and printed this large scale, 472-page anthropological hardcover book in Berlin, with maps and illustrations of headrests from Bader’s 10-year study of vanishing cultures in East Africa.

The Art of the Idea
— John Hunt

BOOK DESIGN

TBWA Worldwide creative director Hunt asked us to design his book published by Powerhouse Books in New York. We tasked Sam Nhlengethwa with the artwork and created animations and fine-art prints. Proceeds went to Room 13 to foster youth creativity.

Centre of Indian Studies, University of the Witwatersrand

EVENT POSTER DESIGN

We created posters provoking and visually explaining complex contemporary issues to promote the centre’s talks and conferences about the Global South and post-colonial themes.

ASPIRE

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created an identity involving an elegant, professional black and white look for Aspire Art Auctions that sells historical and contemporary art.

First Chapter Series of Booker Prize winners

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

PR/NS designed a range of covers for Oak Tree Press London, comprising the first chapters of lauded Booker Prize-winning authors like JM Coetzee and Margaret Atwood, sold together with original artwork.

WRAPT

BRANDING & DESIGN

We created a contemporary visual identity for this fashion label that uses 100% South African cotton and wool. The design is a departure from mass-produced fashion into the world of handcraft.

Briewe aan ‘n rooi dak
— Harry Kalmer

BOOK DESIGN

Our favourite project, the 13 blue envelopes contain letters in a red cloth cover, all silkscreened, debossed and bound by hand. A limited edition, this thriller now is part of a collection of bespoke art books by Jack Ginsberg.

The Rise and Fall of Apartheid

BRANDING, EXHIBITION AND MARKETING

PR/NS created the identity, marketing and website for the South African leg of this important travelling exhibition of 800+ photographs exhibited in New York, Munich, Milan and Johannesburg.

Light on a Hill — Building the Constitutional Court of South Africa

BOOK DESIGN

The result of a design competition won by PR/NS, this book reflects the warmth and boldness of the court, displaying architectural innovation while celebrating South Africa’s Constitution.

Various

POSTER DESIGN

Our evocative posters created for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Goethe-Institut, University of the Witwatersrand and Public Affairs Social Research Institute explore issues from corruption to state capture.

For Future Generations — Hugh Tracey and the International Library of African Music

BOOK DESIGN

Adéle’s hand-painted images of the instruments and earthy tones give the story of Hugh and Andrew Tracey’s field recordings an African feel, complementing Hugh’s notebooks and stunning historic photographs.

William Kentridge Prints

BOOK DESIGN

For this first major South African publication on Kentridge by David Krut, we created an elegant, aesthetic book that archives his prolific printmaking output.

Briewe aan ‘n rooi dak
— Harry Kalmer

BOOK DESIGN

Our favourite project, the 13 blue envelopes contain letters in a red cloth cover, all silkscreened, debossed and bound by hand. A limited edition, this thriller now is part of a collection of bespoke art books by Jack Ginsberg.

Various

POSTER DESIGN

Our evocative posters created for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Goethe-Institut, University of the Witwatersrand and Public Affairs Social Research Institute explore issues from corruption to state capture.

Everything
— Hermann Niebuhr

BOOK DESIGN

We created an imaginative, hand-bound book of poetic pages for the launch of Hermann’s 2018 exhibition showcasing his landscape oil paintings, which boosted sales of his work.

Room

Room

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created a strong identity, unique typeface, stationery and invites for ROOM Art Gallery, which exhibits contemporary art projects in Johannesburg.

EU Film Festival 2016

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We created a long-term, contemporary typographic identity for 2016 to market the annual foreign film festivals hosted by the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud.

Various

BOOK DESIGN

Over 20 years we have designed several books for a range of publishers and authors. We love the smell of a freshly printed book off the press! See our favourites here.

French Focus Film Festival

POSTER & BOOKLET DESIGN

We took photos of streets in Provence to create a French feel for this annual Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud festival, bringing the poster to life with colour and hand-painted titles.

The Rise and Fall of Apartheid

BRANDING, EXHIBITION AND MARKETING

PR/NS created the identity, marketing and website for the South African leg of this important travelling exhibition of 800+ photographs exhibited in New York, Munich, Milan and Johannesburg.

51/2 Tragi-Comic Book — Alastair Findlay

BOOK DESIGN

We did the exciting design and printing for this book of six short stories that will have you screaming with laughter and wiping away your tears.

Turbine Art Fair & The Forum Company

BRANDING, MARKETING, WEBSITE

PR/NS rebranded The Forum events company, venues and its Turbine Art Fair, from marketing materials to new websites, advertising, wayfinding and press gifts, all reflecting a successful campaign.

EU Film Festival 2017

BRANDING, WEBSITE, MARKETING

We continued the festival look from 2016 to create marketing material for the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud’s 2017 foreign film event.

Visages
— Christian Bader

BOOK DESIGN

We designed and printed this large scale, 472-page anthropological hardcover book in Berlin, with maps and illustrations of headrests from Bader’s 10-year study of vanishing cultures in East Africa.

For Future Generations — Hugh Tracey and the International Library of African Music

BOOK DESIGN

Adéle’s hand-painted images of the instruments and earthy tones give the story of Hugh and Andrew Tracey’s field recordings an African feel, complementing Hugh’s notebooks and stunning historic photographs.

The Art of the Idea
— John Hunt

BOOK DESIGN

TBWA Worldwide creative director Hunt asked us to design his book published by Powerhouse Books in New York. We tasked Sam Nhlengethwa with the artwork and created animations and fine-art prints. Proceeds went to Room 13 to foster youth creativity.

Light on a Hill — Building the Constitutional Court of South Africa

BOOK DESIGN

The result of a design competition won by PR/NS, this book reflects the warmth and boldness of the court, displaying architectural innovation while celebrating South Africa’s Constitution.

Centre of Indian Studies, University of the Witwatersrand

EVENT POSTER DESIGN

We created posters provoking and visually explaining complex contemporary issues to promote the centre’s talks and conferences about the Global South and post-colonial themes.

ASPIRE

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created an identity involving an elegant, professional black and white look for Aspire Art Auctions that sells historical and contemporary art.

First Chapter Series of Booker Prize winners

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

PR/NS designed a range of covers for Oak Tree Press London, comprising the first chapters of lauded Booker Prize-winning authors like JM Coetzee and Margaret Atwood, sold together with original artwork.

Taxi Art Book series

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We used striking editorial design to showcase South African artists Steven Cohen, Pat Mautloa, Sandile Zulu, Deborah Bell and Willem Boshoff for this monograph book series commissioned by David Krut.

WRAPT

BRANDING & DESIGN

We created a contemporary visual identity for this fashion label that uses 100% South African cotton and wool. The design is a departure from mass-produced fashion into the world of handcraft.

William Kentridge Prints

BOOK DESIGN

For this first major South African publication on Kentridge by David Krut, we created an elegant, aesthetic book that archives his prolific printmaking output.

French Focus Film Festival

POSTER & BOOKLET DESIGN

We took photos of streets in Provence to create a French feel for this annual Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud festival, bringing the poster to life with colour and hand-painted titles.

The Art of the Idea
— John Hunt

BOOK DESIGN

TBWA Worldwide creative director Hunt asked us to design his book published by Powerhouse Books in New York. We tasked Sam Nhlengethwa with the artwork and created animations and fine-art prints. Proceeds went to Room 13 to foster youth creativity.

Briewe aan ‘n rooi dak
— Harry Kalmer

BOOK DESIGN

Our favourite project, the 13 blue envelopes contain letters in a red cloth cover, all silkscreened, debossed and bound by hand. A limited edition, this thriller now is part of a collection of bespoke art books by Jack Ginsberg.

Everything
— Hermann Niebuhr

BOOK DESIGN

We created an imaginative, hand-bound book of poetic pages for the launch of Hermann’s 2018 exhibition showcasing his landscape oil paintings, which boosted sales of his work.

51/2 Tragi-Comic Book — Alastair Findlay

BOOK DESIGN

We did the exciting design and printing for this book of six short stories that will have you screaming with laughter and wiping away your tears.

Centre of Indian Studies, University of the Witwatersrand

EVENT POSTER DESIGN

We created posters provoking and visually explaining complex contemporary issues to promote the centre’s talks and conferences about the Global South and post-colonial themes.

The Rise and Fall of Apartheid

BRANDING, EXHIBITION AND MARKETING

PR/NS created the identity, marketing and website for the South African leg of this important travelling exhibition of 800+ photographs exhibited in New York, Munich, Milan and Johannesburg.

Room

Room

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created a strong identity, unique typeface, stationery and invites for ROOM Art Gallery, which exhibits contemporary art projects in Johannesburg.

Turbine Art Fair & The Forum Company

BRANDING, MARKETING, WEBSITE

PR/NS rebranded The Forum events company, venues and its Turbine Art Fair, from marketing materials to new websites, advertising, wayfinding and press gifts, all reflecting a successful campaign.

ASPIRE

BRANDING & DESIGN

PR/NS created an identity involving an elegant, professional black and white look for Aspire Art Auctions that sells historical and contemporary art.

Light on a Hill — Building the Constitutional Court of South Africa

BOOK DESIGN

The result of a design competition won by PR/NS, this book reflects the warmth and boldness of the court, displaying architectural innovation while celebrating South Africa’s Constitution.

EU Film Festival 2016

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We created a long-term, contemporary typographic identity for 2016 to market the annual foreign film festivals hosted by the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud.

EU Film Festival 2017

BRANDING, WEBSITE, MARKETING

We continued the festival look from 2016 to create marketing material for the Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud’s 2017 foreign film event.

First Chapter Series of Booker Prize winners

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

PR/NS designed a range of covers for Oak Tree Press London, comprising the first chapters of lauded Booker Prize-winning authors like JM Coetzee and Margaret Atwood, sold together with original artwork.

Various

POSTER DESIGN

Our evocative posters created for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Goethe-Institut, University of the Witwatersrand and Public Affairs Social Research Institute explore issues from corruption to state capture.

Taxi Art Book series

SERIES BOOK DESIGN

We used striking editorial design to showcase South African artists Steven Cohen, Pat Mautloa, Sandile Zulu, Deborah Bell and Willem Boshoff for this monograph book series commissioned by David Krut.

Visages
— Christian Bader

BOOK DESIGN

We designed and printed this large scale, 472-page anthropological hardcover book in Berlin, with maps and illustrations of headrests from Bader’s 10-year study of vanishing cultures in East Africa.

WRAPT

BRANDING & DESIGN

We created a contemporary visual identity for this fashion label that uses 100% South African cotton and wool. The design is a departure from mass-produced fashion into the world of handcraft.

For Future Generations — Hugh Tracey and the International Library of African Music

BOOK DESIGN

Adéle’s hand-painted images of the instruments and earthy tones give the story of Hugh and Andrew Tracey’s field recordings an African feel, complementing Hugh’s notebooks and stunning historic photographs.

Various

BOOK DESIGN

Over 20 years we have designed several books for a range of publishers and authors. We love the smell of a freshly printed book off the press! See our favourites here.