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Gavin Tonks replied to Sarah-Jane Atkinson's discussion 'Interior Designer rates' in the group Freelancers
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Gavin Tonks replied to Gavin Tonks's discussion 'Enzyme cleaners' in the group Green Collaborative"What I find funny is everyone is so green orientated yet when a real green product comes out that works no one is even prepared to ask a question or comment - shows green washing is all people want to hear not how they really can make a difference…"
Gavin Tonks commented on Phillip Roos's group 'Green Collaborative'"Hi Natasha we spent a lot of time developing container concepts and I have a fabricator with the required skill
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They do architectural steel but I worked closely with them on the insulation and…"
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- Shoe designer, interior, architectural, furniture,theater, animation, artist and creative concepts and plans
My work is spread over 33 years and I have counted many corporate companies like VWSA to people like DR Nelson Mandela and Steve Hofmeyr as clients
I have worked in China and India designing textiles and home gifting and have created products for most of the major retail chain stores
My work is featured in Fair lady, Garden and Home and Country Living magazines
I just like designing nice things and have never said no to anything that has come my way
It is sad we have no continuity in business in this country
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The end of a very tough year is approaching and you may be suffering from acute business depression?
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:22 0 Comments 0 Likes
Business depression the current epidemic of the world / Do you have it?
Gavin Tonks business mentor and consultant says:-Trade your way “out of a business depression.”
“When you are business depressed nothing is more important than getting effective treatment.”
Understanding Business Depression
If you've been diagnosed with business depression, you may wonder why it had to happen to you. The fact is that anyone can get…
Read more 6 coolest offices in the world
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 21:51 0 Comments 0 Likes
http://www.officefurnitureexpress.co.uk/6-coolest-offices.htm
VW plant assembly line looks like a baordroom
VW plant assembly line looks like a baordroom
Tianjin urban planning museum
Posted on September 26, 2010 at 23:43 0 Comments 0 Likes
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The fact is that most part of the most spectacular and inventive styles of the present world architecture lies in… Read more
The fact is that most part of the most spectacular and inventive styles of the present world architecture lies in… Read more
James Dyson Award National Winners announced
Posted on August 11, 2010 at 17:09 0 Comments 0 Likes
some new kitchen innovations
Posted on August 11, 2010 at 9:42 0 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 14:06 on November 3, 2010,
Anton Enever said… - Hi Gavin
We do building estimating
Request a quantity estimate on materials needed for your project.
We make use of an electronic estimating, scheduling and management system for the construction industry to provide you with a complete bill of quantities with estimated labour costs if so requested.
Mail us at anton.enever@gmail.com with all the relevant detail together with a copy of the plans and we will provide you with a quotation. Costs vary according to size and complexity of project.
For more info please contact me at 082 570 0063
- At 9:52 on June 11, 2010,
Roelof Venter said… - Dear Gavin,
Thank you for your participation and for being a role model!
- At 14:22 on June 3, 2010,
Brekkels Botha said… - Great! newborn foals are the best.
I'm on the scout for jobs as usual. my contract ends in 2 months and i dont have a plan b yet... interested in going overseas but the visas and everything lay like a mountain.. . so daunting.
you well otherwise?
- At 14:18 on June 3, 2010, Brekkels Botha said…
- Hi. I am so sorry to hear about your horse... I once had an amazing old arab stallion. he was around 29 or so... it gets hard to keep weight on them... I'm selling my mare & the colt. she is pregnant again. photos on facebook if your interested in replacement :-)
thanks so much for your advice.
Keep well.
- At 19:43 on March 27, 2010,
Janita Burger said… - Your advice is invaluable and I am grateful to have had your input, you are an inspiration as not many people share their experiences. I will follow your advice and talk to some furniture stores, before wasting valuable time. I hope to share some success story soon.
- At 17:16 on March 27, 2010, Janita Burger said…
- Thanks for the reply. I am going to start by entering into design competitions and test the design interest. I have to admit that your advice about the market interest is taken to heart as my desire to design has overpowered the actual practical aspect of selling the item! Your input is highly appreciated and I thank you! I hope to chat to you soon. Regards Janita
- At 3:14 on March 27, 2010, Janita Burger said…
- Hi Gavin, I noted you design in broad spectrum. I do interior design and have had a desire to design furniture, light fittings ext. Do you have any suggestions as to how to go about starting a range of items, I have no knowledge as to how to keep the items under my design name (is it necessary to set up patents? Contracts of protecting design) and there is also this fear of feeling like a fish out of water.
- At 18:25 on March 9, 2010, Gavin Tonks said…
- Hi Brekkels we I design it give it to my graphics designer to lay up and convert and then we print digitally
- At 11:21 on March 9, 2010, Brekkels Botha said…
- Hi. Where do you normally get your wallpaper from? We are looking for artsy funky something. maybe illustrated.... thanks!
- At 8:47 on January 31, 2010,
Garth Mes said… - Hi Gavin, can we set up a meeting. My cell is 082 322 3521
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Architects Directory: A NEW DIRECTORY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS
Posted by Michelle Ment on May 17, 2012 at 17:13 0 Comments 0 Likes
Rocla’s Concrete Poles Chosen
Posted by Celeste du Toit on May 17, 2012 at 10:54 0 Comments 0 Likes
The true cinema widescreen experience
Posted by 4ward-design on May 17, 2012 at 9:46 0 Comments 0 Likes
Job for french speaking
Posted by Gerard Clarel Arekion on May 17, 2012 at 7:01 0 Comments 0 Likes
Trimble the new owners of SketchUp
Posted by Paul Tracey on May 16, 2012 at 11:08 0 Comments 0 Likes
Decorex Cape Town report back: Massive success for design and the man cave movement
Posted by DesignMind on May 16, 2012 at 10:28 0 Comments 0 Likes
Software for the calculation of Professional fees under the Architectural act 2000
Posted by Gareth Williams-Wynn on May 15, 2012 at 18:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Architecture college blends old with new
Posted by Janine Peters on May 15, 2012 at 16:26 0 Comments 1 Like
An Introduction
Posted by Paul Tracey on May 15, 2012 at 15:41 0 Comments 0 Likes
Furniture-Mountable AV Cabling Enclosures
Posted by 4ward-design on May 15, 2012 at 15:28 0 Comments 0 Likes
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nice blog site always has intereseting stuff and stunning pics
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Looking at a new steel roof, how important is protection (suitable to coast and inland) over price?
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