Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a philosopher, a humanitarian, a social entrepreneur, a creative with mastery of visual communication, and, An Occasional Failure™

I study human beings, and, from my observations: I either write or draw.

I am a proud African, and, I currently reside in Pretoria, South Africa.

I am a philosophy, design, sociology, marketing, visual communication, and, branding aficionado. And I find the road less not travelled incredibly irresistible.

I use, mostly, metaphorical writings, to unseriously discuss serious things.

I am busy writing a book. I have just published The Confessions of a Misfit.

I am witty, and, habitually eager to challenge conventional wisdom.

I am qualified as a Graphic Designer, but to life, I remain a student. As I believe that the acquiring of knowledge goes way beyond an academia’s syllabus.

I religiously practice minimalism in everything that I do, say, or, create.

I am a remarkable analytical, and, conceptual thinker that finds fulfillment in doing work that has an impact on people’s days (preferably, the remainder of their lives).

I find great pleasure and contentment in thinking, teaching, and, being taught.

I am forever studying “why” and “how” some ideas spread; while others don’t.

I foolishly believe in things that most people would regard as “unrealistic.”

I always assert that every single person is a genius. The world is just full of singers who play drums, and, drummers who sing, to pay rent.

I’d rather be left wrong alone; than to be “right” with “everybody” else.

Mission Statement.

I believe that almost all the problems that we face as the human race could ultimately be solved if we invested in developing a society of independent critical thinkers.

So, with my work, all that I’m striving for is to make whomever that comes across my art to think. That leads to a different look at the same things, methods, or, problems.

Philosophy. Manifesto. Beliefs.

The thoughts work of a creative must ultimately reward the entrepreneur.

I believe that if a creation can be made simpler: the creator’s job isn’t done.

I am a proud simplicity addict. In both: Form and Function.

I assert that there needs to be a Function to be realized; for Form to justify its existence. For that reason, Form must follow Function.

I insist that design must solve a problem before it attempts to please the eye.

I say “retro” is a symptom of a generation that is too lazy to innovate.

Business. Projects. Elsewhere.

The Confessions of a Misfit – A weird book that I just wrote. With it I argue that everybody is a genius. And that life demands more thinking than remembering.

I’ve established AH, DAMN & IF™ — A movement that spreads ideas and social commentary, through visual poetry, using the two toilet icons.

I write on my Graphic Design Journal — A website that also showcases some of my design portfolio. And on this website [ under: writings ].

When time and inspiration permits — I employ letters at WORDSTHEATER.

I collect and share design resources for, and with, other designers, via Skout.

I too share stuff, while also liberating opinions, thoughts, and, points of view, in 140 characters (and, at times, less) via Twitter.

 

*And oh, I look something like this… [ Photograph ]