Last week Design Indaba pulled off another pretty faultless series of design events. As media partner to the event, Bizcommunity this year celebrates 10 years of bringing you indepth design opinion coverage with a bumper edition.
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[Terry Levin] Anyone in the creative communications milieu at this stage of 2014 will tell you the importance of storytelling and story-making as a creative trend, this year other kinds of storytelling genres emerged. Read more >>
[Ruth Cooper] How does one define a designer these days? Designers are so much more than building constructors, typography poets and chair and vase crafters. Designers are creators, activists, humanitarians, revolutionaries, risk takers, visionaries. Read more >>
[Terry Levin] Those who did arrive early on Friday at the Design Indaba were rewarded by listening to Issa Diabate, who apparently even trended on Twitter during his presentation. Read more >>
[Shan Radcliffe] The Design Indaba 2014 Expo was once again a feast for the eyes and mind, while providing creatives from all walks of life the opportunity to showcase their crafts on an internationally-attended playing field. Read more >>
[Luise Allemann] Attendees at this year's Design Indaba were treated to some seriously good insights from legendary creative director Marcello Serpa, who is probably best known for being the 'godfather' of the Havaianas flip flop brand. Read more >>
"While there are a few leaders with integrity, they are overwhelmed by the never-ending scandals of corruption: from the Arms Deal to Travelgate, from Guptagate, to Nkandlagate....Read more >>
As all good Capetonians do, you've left booking for Bright Talks till the very last minute. Don't fear. A limited amount of tickets are still available so come be inspired and stimulated. Read more >>
Great relationships are like Russian Matryoshka Dolls. They are a series of partnerships within partnerships - between client and agency, between agencies, and even between departments within the client's own business. Read more >>
The WDC Design Gala, held on Friday, 28 February 2014, was one of the six signature events that Cape Town Design NPC hosts as part of the programme for World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 (WDC 2014). Read more >>
The introduction of the dotAfrica domain will shine a light on our amazing continent. For too long, Africa has been termed the 'dark continent'. With this new domain there is a single way to engage an entire continent with goods, services and information relevant to them and celebrate the birth of the Bright Continent. Read more >>
In an industry faced with increasing competition, an explosion of media options, a shortage of skills and clients demanding more for their buck; how do media agencies stay afloat? Read more >>
On 26 February, the nation was tuned into the 2014 Budget speech and Fin24 went live with its real-time budget coverage on a dedicated microsite. Read more >>
Imagine a contemporary private member's club, which allows you to work, play and enter into an exclusive forum for progressive thinkers. Welcome to The Office - a transient space for individuals to share their ideas and network in the utmost comfort. Read more >>
Audience insight groups Lumi Mobile and IML Worldwide have launched a new brand identity following last year's combination of the two businesses. Read more >>
The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year received 43,000 entries, from amateurs and professionals alike, from 96 different countries. This year, South African photographers won the lion's share of the awards in the various categories. Read more >>
Paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius' murder trial, currently underway, is a landmark case for the media. A groundbreaking court ruling makes it the first time in South African history a criminal trial will be broadcast live on TV, instantly streamed via audio apps, and live-tweeted to the world. Read more >>
At AMASA's February forum, tech guru and radio personality Aki Anastasiou shared the latest insights and trends in technology and gadgets. As a follow up discussion, AMASA asks 'What's next?' Read more >>
Jewellex Africa, Africa's premier jewellery and watch showcase is set to take place from 2-4 August this year, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The event has been hosted by the Jewellery Council of South Africa for over 40 years. Read more >>
The duo from Siesta on OFM, Martin van der Merwe and Success Lekabe pledged to boldly go bald in support of a corporate shavathon at OFM on 27 February 2014. Read more >>
If you're the kind of person who cares more about what kind of office you work in than set office hours or medical aid, it hardly makes sense for you to be looking for your next employer on a traditional jobs board or in a newspaper. Read more >>
Careers24, one of South Africa's leading online recruitment portals recently hit record highs in terms of user engagement reaching over 1.2 million monthly visitors to the site in January 2014 - a year on year growth of 113%, which puts it squarely at the top of the job portal pile. Read more >>
South Africa's first free-to-air digital satellite platform, OpenView HD, is launching a channel dedicated to broadcasting the Oscar Pistorius trial live on Monday, 3 March. Read more >>
TEHRAN, IRAN: Iran will not be able to keep up its ban on legal access to Internet hubs such as Facebook, which has four million Iranian users, Culture Minister Ali Janati admitted. Read more >>
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has urged a US appeals court to let it repost an anti-Islamic movie on YouTube, pending a re-hearing of the copyright case that got it removed. Read more >>
TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony will sell properties at a prestigious Tokyo site where it had its headquarters for six decades, as the once-world beating firm struggles to improve its bottom line. Read more >>
With South Africa celebrating 20 years of freedom this year, more has to be done to ensure the entry of black people into big business, says President Jacob Zuma. Read more >>
NXT\ Digital Innovation requires skilled data analysts to join our award-winning full service digital integrated agency team in Johannesburg. Read more >>
NXT\ Digital Innovation is looking for digital copywriters to join our multi-award winning full service digital agency situated in Cape Town. Read more >>
Opportunity for a together client service person to take over a prize account! Must have good BTL expertise and marketing knowledge and work well with both client and creative. Read more >>
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight into the digital marketing function of a leading software development company based in Durbanville. Read more >>
Student Brands is on the hunt for new talent. If you're looking to be in the print and digital industry and have a passion for selling we're interested. #StudentPower Read more >>
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