Take Five

It's no surprise that advertising stories were a big hit with readers the week after the Loerie Awards – in particular an essay by the much-loved Milton Glaser.
Take Five.

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Milton Glaser's "10 Things I Have Learnt" struck a chord with readers, who commented that the piece was like having a conversation with him right next to you. Read the grandfather of graphic design's advice here.

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Our round-up of the Grand Prix winners at the Loerie Awards gave a snapshot of the local advertising industry. Winners included a manmade rainbow, a rousing radio ad, Afrocentric emoticons and a bar that invites you to think, not just drink. See them here.

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Southern African designers blew some fresh air into the Big Smoke at the recent London Design Festival with the launch of Africa Calling, a collaborative venture between the UK and Africa. We broke the story here.

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What is it about those cheap China bags that are so ubiquitous in Africa? We unpack their signficance in this Lookbook of designs and artworks inspired by them.

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We've had the privilege of speaking with more than a few mad men of advertising over the years. Here are four of the creative minds behind some of the most well-known ads.