Professor Mamba: Recession. What recession?

[Mike Frampton] In these times of angst and mayhem, don’t tell me that you can’t go out with something that could work and or at least prick interest. If it weren’t for my son, I would never have come across this leaflet/handout. As a rule I hate the robot “hander-outers”of paper, but this one is special.

Comments [1] [29 May 2009 12:46]

MINInspiration

[Abey Mokgwatsane] There I was just minding my own business on the roads of Jozi, when out of nowhere (ok, almost nowhere) a taxi driver rammed into the back of my car. My destination at the time was one of VWV’s newest clients, MINI.

Comments [5] [26 May 2009 13:41]

The 'W' manifesto: five

[Abey Mokgwatsane] So, in the fifth and final part of this particular blog series of 'W' manifesto I will cover how to start building a navigator. For details on what a navigator is see blog 1, blog 2, blog 3 and blog 4.

Comments [1] [15 Apr 2009 13:55]

Starting, running and keeping a small design business

[Garth Walker] You are a designer - and want to stay a designer - a few tips from the ‘school of hard knocks’ on what to expect if you go it alone...

Comments [9] [14 Apr 2009 13:27]

Word on the Street

[Terry Levin] In the continued pursuit of empire building opportunities, two or three trends collide beautifully in my inbox this month.

Comments [1] [07 Apr 2009 16:19]

The 'W' manifesto: four

[Abey Mokgwatsane] My previous two posts introduced the idea that since consumers are bombarded with choice, a new industry is on the rise. I'm talking about "navigators" or organisations whose sole purpose is to offering guidance and info in order for consumers to make the best choice between products and services.

Comments [1] [07 Apr 2009 12:11]

Drumsticks in a bag

[Mike Frampton] I just a had a great lunch of chicken drumsticks pre-spiced and ready to go (being psychopaths as we are at Frida Communication, we cook every day, not only because we are hungry, but because we are really interested in the innovative products which a number of brands are beginning to produce and place on our retail shelves). Quite remarkable that for how many years haven’t we eaten, enjoyed and loved a classical and traditional chicken leg, but my, how amazing it is when the traditional chicken leg is transformed into something we have never tasted before? (Good on you, Spar).

Comments [2] [24 Mar 2009 19:05]

The ‘W’ manifesto: free

[Abey Mokgwatsane] In my last post I covered the idea that too much choice is having a negative impact on the consumer, and this will birth an industry of "navigators".

Comments [1] [24 Mar 2009 18:57]

Political designs

[Terry Levin] The great thing about being a graphic designer is that it offers opportunity for political debate [from the point of view of impact, engagement and iconography] even if one is otherwise utterly unqualified to talk about the subject. In this, the year of the street pole poster, we are seeing many of the usual candidates displaying their colours for all to comment, and hopefully, act, on.

Comments [1] [23 Mar 2009 10:37]

You’re invited

[Mike Frampton] Nothing in this industry is probably more exciting than being invited to pitch on a major brand. There is nothing more exciting, nothing more rewarding than in our creative minds to be seen as a preferred shortlisted and or contender in a pitch.

Comments [5] [17 Mar 2009 12:51]