A Quick Introduction
I was born and raised in South Africa, where I studied graphic design in 2001. At the same time, I used every opportunity to study and learn more about photography and journalism, albeit informally. I then worked as a freelance graphic designer for an online advertising agency, while working part time at a media monitoring company. Meanwhile, I also worked as a volunteer at the South African Air Force Museum, designing posters and helping out at the image library. At the age of 20, in 2003, I wrote an article on a local aircraft restoration project which was published in a major aviation magazine called African Pilot. Little did I know that it was the first of more than 1,000 articles that I would write for that publication over the next 17 years. In 2004, African Pilot employed me as a layout artist and graphic designer, with the added responsibility of writing articles. Then, in 2008, I was promoted to assistant editor, although I remained directly involved in the layout and design of the magazine and other projects, which included the design of banners, catalogues, posters, calendars, maps and other marketing material.
I continued working for African Pilot until 2016, when I married a Canadian lady. We lived in South Africa for a few months, before relocating to Calgary, Alberta. Here in Canada, I continued writing for African Pilot, while editing and laying out a much smaller aviation magazine. Over the past two years, I have also been producing a variety of marketing material for local companies.
I love to design and create, and over the past 18 years, I have been privileged to consistently be in a position to do so. If you think we can work together, please contact me at divan@lowflying.ca or 403 837 9909.
I continued working for African Pilot until 2016, when I married a Canadian lady. We lived in South Africa for a few months, before relocating to Calgary, Alberta. Here in Canada, I continued writing for African Pilot, while editing and laying out a much smaller aviation magazine. Over the past two years, I have also been producing a variety of marketing material for local companies.
I love to design and create, and over the past 18 years, I have been privileged to consistently be in a position to do so. If you think we can work together, please contact me at divan@lowflying.ca or 403 837 9909.