Lettering and Typography

Garth Walker

Hand-lettering (vector) and bespoke typography and/or typefaces for various clients ranging from The Constitutional Court of South Africa to corporate and editorial commissions

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    Garth Walker, South Africa (2002)

    From documenting local vernacular design, to publishing the acclaimed experimental design magazine ijusi, to designing the official typeface for the country’s Constitutional Court, Garth has had significant impact on the...

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    Hand-lettering (vector) and bespoke typography and/or typefaces for various clients ranging from The Constitutional Court of South Africa to corporate and editorial commissions

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    Garth Walker, South Africa (2002)

    From documenting local vernacular design, to publishing the acclaimed experimental design magazine ijusi, to designing the official typeface for the country’s Constitutional Court, Garth has had significant impact on the South African creative world over the last 40 years. He has had a lifelong interest in art and sought out first-hand experience of exhibitions and galleries worldwide. Additionally, his personal graphic design and photographic work is represented in numerous international collections, libraries and/or exhibitions. Garth’s ‘day job’ is designing for most of South Africa’s best known corporate and consumer brands.

    Publications

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    Featured in too many publications (magazines, online and books) to list

    Exhibitions

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    Widely exhibited globally. To many to list...

    Lectures

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    Lectured widely (globally). To many to list...

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    • Graphite

      1978 – 1993

    • Orange Juice

      1994 – 2007

    • Mister Walker

      2007 – To date

    Awards

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    My fair share of global awards, both major and minor

    Other Professional Activities

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    • From lecturing and workshops on all 5 continents to awards judging and so on...