MUSEUM MARKETING

Have a look at some of my ideas for my museum marketing posters! Let me know what you think!

LOGO DESIGN

Please have a look at my logo design process! each logo is numbered 1-18. I would love to hear feedback by posting your favorite number and comments of your thoughts! Lets start a poll to see which one gets the most likes! My favorite designs are numbers 9 and 15...

WHAT DOES SAGA MEAN?

Saga refers to a story or tale told in history.  Saga represents the rich history of the historic post office as well as the stories and events the uniquely South African artworks covey. SAGA is also an acronym for South African Gallery of Art. 

The concept mentioned in my previous post is related to the original postal stamps referring back to the function of the old post office building. As you can see in my designs I infused the old circular stamp style and effect while also using the original crown symbol in a more stylized and contemporary way.

LOGO CONCEPT

 The concept of my logo originates from the old cape postal stamps used in the 1800's by the old Post Office. The circular shape and use of a crown symbol form part of the main elements of  the authentic inked stamps which I would like to fuse into my logo design to pay tribute to the original building and its function. I feel this link will help tie in the design with the historic significance of this rich heritage site.

View a few of the original stamps below used by the postal service when Port Elizabeth was still under British rule which is represented by the royal crown.

Old Post Office stamps

Original postal stamps of the 1800's

Have a look at my mood board inspiration for my logo concept...

Logo inspiration moodboard

A LITTLE LIGHT READING

A little light reading for the weekend!

Great  historic articles on the old post office scavenged from the public library!

MUSEUM RESEARCH

Have a look into the world of Johannesburg Art...

As Part of my research I had to  go on a few outings and experience museum and gallerys to gain more knowledge and inspiration and gain information on how a museum actually function and operates.

These are a few places I visited while in Johannesburg. It was such a breathtaking experience soaking up all the incredible artworks our talented South African artists have to offer. All of the galleries were a worthwhile experience; one of my two favorites were CIRCA and JAG (Johannesburg art galley).
Although it forms part of my body of work this was so much fun and exiting and an unforgettable experience-who knew our country had all these hidden gems.Definitely a worth while experience visiting these places in the future! Click on the link below each gallery to view their website for more info.


GOODMAN GALLERY:

EVERARD READ:

CIRCA:

STANDARD BANK GALLERY

JAG : Johannesburg Art Gallery