Journal Articles

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2025) Graphic memory and the visual legacy of COVID-19 in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, Diálogo com a Economia Criativa / Journal Dialogue with Creative Economy, 10(29), pp.145-161, DOI: 10.22398/2525-2828.1029145-161.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, McKenzie, C (2024) Named after Nelson: Tracing the threads of graphic heritage in Gauteng, South Africa, Image & Text, (38), pp.1-26, ISSN: 1021-1497. DOI: 10.17159/2617-3255/2024/n38a7.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, Barnes, A, Burger, EA (2024) Memorialising Madiba in South Africa: the role of graphic heritage and toponymy in two contrasting urban places, The Journal of Public Space, 7(1), pp.17-36, ISSN: 2206-9658. DOI: 10.32891/jps.v7i1.1571.

Honiball, J, Burger, E, Burger, Y (2024) Pedestrian connectivity: A focus on residential neighbourhood sidewalks to promote accessibility to public parks, Spatium, (51), pp.1-10, ISSN: 1450-569X. DOI: 10.2298/spat240401007h.

van Zyl, HM, Burger, Y, Carstens, L, Geyser, M (2020) Curriculum design as an enabler of student involvement and success in higher education, South African Journal of Higher Education, 35(4), DOI: 10.20853/34-5-4267.

Giloi, S, Barry, CG, Burger, Y, Harrison, PH, Krueger, L, Scheffer, L, Walton, CP (2019) Undergraduate design students’ experience of risk-taking in an open-ended design project, Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education, 18(1), pp.35-50, ISSN: 1474-273X. DOI: 10.1386/adch.18.1.35_1.

Conferences

Brickman, S and Burger, Y (2025) A visual exploration of fashion brand communication on Instagram aimed at Generation Z. In K, B, S, S, R, K, M, DR, R, C (ed) DESIGN+ Disruptions, Realities, Futures: 18th DEFSA Conference Proceedings; https://www.defsa.org.za/2025-defsa-conference, Gqeberha, South Africa, pp.565-565, ISBN: 978-1-0492-2302-5.

Fernandes Barata, A, Harland, RG, Burger, Y (2025) The role of digital urban observatories for heritage: A view from the global south. In ICOMOS Scientific Symposium 2024; ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings, Ouro Preto, Brazil,ISBN: 9786527212843. DOI: 10.29327/9786527212843.

Harland, RG, Barnes, A, Burger, Y (Accepted for publication) Migrating methods in graphic heritage research. In London Heritages 2025: Critical Questions – Contemporary Practice, Greenwich.

Sabre, S and Burger, Y (2024) An exploration of co-creating South African city brands to revive the tourism industry post a global pandemic. In Smal, D, Salaam, S, Bediako, K, Zyl, RV (ed) VULINDLELA, making new pathways: DEFSA 17th Conference (DEFSA 2023); VULINDLELA, making new pathways: DEFSA 17th Conference Proceedings, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp.311-326, ISBN: 9780796140463.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, Burger, EA (2023) Notes on public places in Madiba's memory: using archival resources for graphic heritage interventions in urban development. In Erk, GK (ed) Representing Pasts – Visioning Futures: Architecture Media Politics Society Conference; AMPS Proceedings Series, Virtual : Queen's University Belfast / Cape Peninsula University of Technology / National University of Singapore, pp.485-495.

Harland, RG, Barnes, A, Burger, Y (2022) The absence of graphic representations of Madiba in Nelson Mandela Park, Mamelodi, South Africa. In Bruyns, G and Wei, H (ed) With Design – 9th International Congress of International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference 2021; [ ] With Design: Reinventing Design Modes: Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR 2021), Hong Kong,ISBN: 9789811944710. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4472-7_193.

Harland, RG, Barnes, A, Burger, Y (2021) With Design – 9th International Congress of International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference 2021. In With Design – 9th International Congress of International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference 2021, Hong Kong.

Books

JA, S (2020) Learner and Subject at the Dawn of Digital REsearch-LEd Teaching and LEarning in the Time of Covid-19, CSALL Publishers (Pty) LtD, ISBN: 9780986993657. DOI: 10.29086/978-0-9869936-5-7/2020/aasbs04.

Chapters

Sabra, S and Burger, Y (2025) Rising from the ashes: co-creation as a collaborative branding strategy for South African cities in the post-pandemic era. In City Branding, Edward Elgar Publishing, pp.188-203, ISBN: 9781035347537. DOI: 10.4337/9781035347544.00021.

Burger, Y and van Zyl, R (2020) Resilient transformation of studio-based teaching and learning in creative and design disciplines towards cognitive apprenticeship. In Smit, JA, Mkhize, N, Ndimande-Hlongwa, N, Ramrathan, L (ed) Learner and Subject at the Dawn of Digital Research-Led Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19, CSSALL Publishers, pp.76-99, ISBN: 9780986993657. DOI: 10.29086/978-0-9869936-5-7/2020/AASBS04.

de Lange, R and Burger, Y (2013) Towards appropriate sensory products for learners with learning problems: a case study-based review. In Ebewo, P, Stevens, I, Sirayi, M (ed) Africa and Beyond: Arts and Sustainable Development, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp.171-189, ISBN: 9781443842365.

Internet Publications

Burger, Y and Harland, RG (Accepted for publication) Placemaking through Mandela's Graphic Heritage: The UX Sprint of the Umsuka platform.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, Zhao, S, Horowitz, S, Xulu, A, Chitambo, I, Saleh, R, Myeka, Z, Young, A, McKenzie, C, Burger, EA, Mthembu, N, Kneale, R (Accepted for publication) Named After Nelson: Exhibition Panel Designs.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, McKenzie, C (Accepted for publication) Named after Nelson: Learning from places named after Nelson Mandela through Graphic Heritage booklet.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, Zhao, S, Horowitz, S, Xulu, A, Chitambo, I, Saleh, R, Myeka, Z, Young, A, McKenzie, C, Burger, EA, Mthembu, N (Accepted for publication) Named After Nelson Exhibition Concept and Design Development.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (Accepted for publication) Directional sign at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (Accepted for publication) Outdoor dining area at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (Accepted for publication) Informative sign with recycling bins underneath at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Mthembu, N, Harland, RG, Burger, Y (Accepted for publication) Named after Nelson: South African Stakeholder Workshop Presentation.

Datasets

Burger, Y (2025) Internal documents and communications from the office of the Director of Immovable Heritage at the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Services of the City of Johannesburg, DOI: 10.17028/rd.lboro.30630386.

Figures

Burger, Y (2025) By-product of Use: Cigarette butt leftover on the floor near Langlaagte Stamp Battery in the Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Langlaagte Stamp Battery on the corner of Hollard and Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Vintage-style streetlamp with ornate metalwork on Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) By-products of Use: Drainage hole at the Langlaagte Stamp Battery in the Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Illegal marking on the Langlaagte Stamp Battery on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Metal casing embossed with the manufacturer’s details on the Langlaagte Stamp Battery on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Street signs on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Display of Self: Metal streetlight with a cut-out figure symbol on Hollard Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Display of Self: Concrete block-shaped dustbin branded with Main Street Mall logo.

Burger, Y (2025) Display of Self: Stone entrance façade of a building with address on Hollard Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Adaptation for Use: Row of round concrete bollards and the slope of the sidewalk from the road to the pavement on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Adaptation for Use: Tall, textured stone bollard topped with a round sphere with a black metal band fixed around the upper part in the Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Adaptation for Use: Round concrete bollard on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Adaptation for Use: Irrigation pipes in planting bed near the Langlaagte Stamp Battery in the Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Adaptation for Use: Circular ground light fixture set into a paved walkway of the Main Street (Mining) Mall in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) By-product of Use: Low retainer wall around the Langlaagte Stamp Battery on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) By-product of Use: Pavement around the Langlaagte Stamp Battery on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) By-product of Use: Leftover of recent irrigation on the Langlaagte Stamp Battery artefact on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) A small corrugated-iron kiosk with a decorative lace-style roof trim on the corner of Hollard Street and Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) View of the building at 6 Hollard Street from Langlaagte Stamp Battery on Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Lace detail of storyboard near Langlaagte Stamp Battery on the corner of Main Street and Hollard Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Reverse side of the Langlaagte Stamp Battery Storyboard with information of Sir Joseph Robinson in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Main Street (Mining) Mall Storyboard of the Langlaagte Stamp Battery in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Lintel of the Cullinan Building with blue plaque in Hollard Street (close to Main Street) in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Black Miners statue on the corner of Main and Sauer Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Giant platinum mine head in Main Street (Mining) Mall outside of 60 Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Impala Stampede Statue outside of 45 Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Anglo American Corporate Office @ 44 Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Burger, Y (2025) Public Message: Blue Plaque of the Langlaagte Stamp Battery in the Main Street (Mining) Mall of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Engraved paving stone at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Speech audio station at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Nelson Mandela's speech on panels at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Outdoor bench at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Entrance to the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Information board at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton. Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) Nelson Mandela statue at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Harland, RG (2025) The piazza at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Urban signpost at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Informational kiosk at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Indoor directional signage inside Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Entrance sign at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) View of the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Exterior signage at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Disclaimer sign at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Timeline of Nelson Mandela’s legacy at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Burger, Y and Burger, EA (2024) Commemorative plaque at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Media

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Theatre.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Square.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Mandela Village.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Park.

Burger, Y, Harland, RG, Saravi, S, Batmaz, F, Iacob, A (2025) Named after Nelson podcast series: Nelson Mandela Bridge.

Burger, Y, Harland, R, McKenzie, C (2025) Named after Nelson: Exhibition Build and Launch.

McKenzie, C, Burger, Y, Harland, RG (2023) Placemaking through Mandela's graphic heritage.

Harland, RG, Burger, Y, Burger, EA (2023) Exploring Madiba's Graphic Heritage Workshop Information Pack.