Posts tagged South Africa
Three things that start-up life has already taught me
Three things that start-up life has already taught me

Start-up life is really different from what I’m used to but I’m loving it so far and have already learned a ton! Here are three important things I’ve taken away from the experience so far.

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CareerMegan RossHomegene, startup, start up life, startup stories, interior design, interiors, remodelling, home remodelling, Homegene life, Homegene stories, Sillicon Valley, California, USA, South Africa, Artist, writer, perfectionism, ADD, mental health, neurodivergent, art director, art direction, content creation, content creator, content, copywriter, copy, copyeditor, creative direction, creative director, graphic design, graphic designer, visual art, architecture, work success, work, success, work stories, corporate, startup experienceComment
Got 'Problem' Skin? Meet Your New Bestie.
Got 'Problem' Skin? Meet Your New Bestie.

The amazing Foreo team sent me the Luna 2 for combination skin, a washing device designed to address a multitude of skincare concerns (for me, that means tending to sensitive, acne-prone skin and minor anti-ageing concerns). Luna 2 launches in South Africa next week - 22 October - and I’m super excited to be test driving such a fun, effective product.

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What I'm up to, Product reviewMegan Rossbeauty, skincare, beauty product, skincare products, acne, skin positive, dermatology, skincare science, science, alchemy, magic, natural remedies, natural remedy, Foreo, Foreo Luna 2, Luna 2, adult-onset acne, hormonal acne, beauty review, beauty writer, South Africa, Swedish design, Sweden, Vogue, Vogue magazine, anti-aging, device, skincare device, skincare machine, mini-washing device, pimples, skin positivity, acne scars, self esteem, self worth, women, beauty standards, product review, product, review, beauty product reviewComment
Latest Book Cover: Corridors of Death by Malaika Wa Azania
Latest Book Cover: Corridors of Death by Malaika Wa Azania

I was recently commissioned by Blackbird Books to design the book cover for the latest book by Malaika Wa Azania (Confessions of a Born-Free), Corridors of Death: The Struggle to Exist in Historically White Institutions.

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Projects, Book Cover, Book Cover Art, CollageMegan Rossbooks, book, cover, book cover, book publishing, graphic design, Malaika Wa Azania, Blackbird Books, Thabiso Mahlape, Jacana, publishing, africa, african art, African publishing, collage, collage art, editorial design, art direction, art director, Corridors of Death, racism, Black people, whiteness, racist, Apartheid, South Africa, Black students, white universities, university, Universities, mental health, institutional interventions, suicide, socio-political, mental health challenges, environment, discriminationComment