Eco/Sustainable Design
Working as graphic designer and illustrator Janet has worked for a wide variety of clients since 2009 which includes environmental conservation initiatives, art galleries & alternative healers. Janet’s commitment to environmental responsibility has taken her on a journey through veganism, activism and in 2014 she trained as Climate Reality Leader. Examples of her work include biological illustrations, report layouts, company brochures, infographics, and book cover illustration. Janet graduated with a B Tech: Graphic Design from Vaal University of Technology in 2006, with a self-directed focus on ‘green design’ in her final year.
design.janetbotes.co.za / stoneseedstudio.co.za
Past clients include Knysna Basin Project, African Climate Reality Project, 350.org, Surge Africa, Oil Change International, Strijdom van der Merwe and Weaving the Web.
Important studio practices include reducing waste, upcycling, reusing, recycling, energy efficiency, and choosing suppliers, products, and printers according to their commitment to fair trade, social development and/or minimal environmental impact.