01 · Context
Create a coherent visual identity for the foundation preserving and extending the legacy of poet Mazisi Kunene.
Selected archive · Cultural identity · 2019
Mazisi Kunene Foundation
A restrained identity for a literary foundation, shaped by the authority of the written word and the presence of its archive.
- Role
- Brand identity · Editorial design · Digital application
02 · Response
A sharply reduced black mark and generous typographic system place language, scholarship and archival material at the centre.
03 · Why it matters
The identity carries cultural weight without becoming ceremonial — quiet, contemporary and adaptable across print and digital touchpoints.