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Design Indaba 2016 delights

Fresh from the 21st rendition of Design Indaba, bite into the inspiring insights and outtakes on our menu, to spice up your design thinking.

For starters, Terry Levin speaks to Alex McDowell, creative director of LA-based 5D Studios, about the power of pop culture in storytelling.

For mains, Ann Nurock spoke to Christian Benimana, architect and programmes manager of MASS Design Group in Rwanda, about his concept of "Building for social change".

Rounding things out, Ruth Cooper bites into the 'girl power' aspect of the final day of Design Indaba, as well as the themes of courage and consideration, which provided much food for thought.

That's just what simmered to the top. If you're still hungry for more, you can click through to our Design Indaba special section and watch for the Design Indaba newsletter in your inbox!

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Today's top stories
[Design Indaba 2016] Never never land
[Terry Levin] If you are in advertising, marketing, media, branding or that sort of thing, you will have heard about the storytelling trend more or less ad nauseam over the past few years... read


[Design Indaba 2016] Building for social change
[Ann Nurock] Most of the speakers at this year's Design Indaba were inspirational, but there were some who just consumed one with emotion in their quest to do good for society... read


[Design Indaba 2016] Less tests, more testicles
[Ruth Cooper] Friday at Design Indaba 2016 showcased a girl power beginning and ending. From motion-charged fashion accessories to ethereal meets tech gesture-controlled gloves, the third and last day was bracketed by creatively powerful women. read



Design Month
#DesignMonth: What survived after Flash went nuclear?

Alessandro Bonora

Flash is dead. It's not a rumour. If you haven't heard the news here it is: 'Apple drops atomic bomb on Flash'. That was in April 2010... read
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Marketing
Search engine marketing and why you can't have it all

Wendy Monkley

How often have you heard the sales manager screaming for more high quality leads, while in the background the financial manager is demanding cheaper leads and higher conversions..? read



Advertising
Understanding the opportunity of the data revolution

Rob Bradley

When did data become the zeitgeist of modern media? It's hard to put your finger on any exact moment, but what's beyond doubt is that the influence of data is here to stay and will only grow... read
'Dogzilla' and doll houses delight the Hollard audience

Leigh Andrews

What do a playful dog and 3D-printed miniature pieces of furniture have to do with the Hollard brand? More than you'd think, if you've not yet seen the brand's latest 'doll house' TVC... read



Cinema
Judges for Cinemark Young Lions Competition



Digital
So Interactive - nine years of growth with no signs of slowing

Issued by So Interactive

2015 might have gone down as a pretty topsy-turvy year for most, but that certainly did not halt momentum at digital creative agency, So Interactive... read



Media
Unpacking the begged question

Sarah Heuer

Dictating style is dangerously controversial. I'm not sure I can address the issue without alienating you, dear reader... but it's something I'm passionate about - so I'd like to try... read
PR & Communications
The One Show announces powerhouse jury for new PR category

Issued by One Club

The One Club, producer of The One Show and Creative Week, has announced the judges for the new PR category. Ten C-level executives, founders, managing directors and worldwide communications heads make up the high-level jury... read
Production
Off the Ground Media launches

Pasqua Heard

Community Media Trust (CMT), a not-for-profit media production company, has opened Off the Ground Media for business... read
Publishing
Two books from Jamie Oliver in 2016

Issued by Penguin Random House SA

Michael Joseph will be publishing two books from Jamie Oliver in 2016. The first book will be around the subject of healthy eating for the family and the second title will be a long-awaited Christmas book... read
Social Media
Facebook to open Instant articles to all publishers at April conference
At its April 12 F8 Conference, Facebook will open its Instant Articles programme to all publishers, of any size, anywhere in the world... read
Sponsorship
Private Property extends SA Women's Hockey sponsorship

Issued by Private Property

Having been sponsors of the national women's hockey team throughout the African Cup and seen the huge dedication of these women, Private Property was moved to continue their sponsorship of such a driven team... read
International
Juniper Research announces Technology & Innovation winners
Juniper Research has identified the cutting-edge applications, technologies and vendors that it believes will galvanise the industry in the years to come in its annual Future Digital Awards for Technology & Innovation... read
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New business
  • Haas Advertising wins Solar Capital - more info
  • DUO Marketing and Communications welcomes new clients - more info
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Jobs offered
Brand Ambassador - Durban
Outstanding opportunity for a dynamic young man in KZN North Coast as brand ambassador to drive SKYY Vodka advocacy programme. Must be super smart, connected and disciplined determined to achieve. Read more >>





New events to diarise
Toastmasters Annual Prepared Speaking Contest
VPPR for Two Oceans - 2 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Magaliesburg writing retreat
Allaboutwriting - 4 Mar 2016 to 6 Mar 2016, Magaliesburg


Learn everything about web design in three days
Multidimensions - 9 Mar 2016 to 14 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Social media workshop for small business
Handcrafted Brands - 9 Mar 2016, Cape Town


LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival
LivingIt - 13 Mar 2016, Stellenbosch


Y!CON 2016
Student Village - 17 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Product recall crisis management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 18 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 7 Apr 2016 to 26 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


Google Analytics Training
7 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Deep dive in design thinking - April 2016
DesignThinkers Academy - 11 Apr 2016 to 13 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
One-day social media course
Quo Vadis Communications - 24 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


SACBW Johannesburg West Networking Meeting
SACBW - 25 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


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