April 2015 Archive

Emily Oberman: All good design has a level of wit

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:38 • 2 Apr 15

The designer of numerous “Saturday Night Live” identities talks about the role of humour in her work. >
Lauren Beukes and Joey Hi-Fi: A creative collaboration

Video Interviews • 7 Apr 15

If this writer-and-illustrator duo were a character in one of their comics, they’d be a two-bodied monster feeding off the same brain. >
A sci-fi journey through post-apocalyptic Ethiopia

Q&A • 8 Apr 15

The movie “Crumbs” is a surreal love story written and directed by a Spaniard, filmed in Ethiopia with an all-local cast. Is this the future of globalisation? >
Shubhankar Ray: This is more powerful than advertising

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:26 • 9 Apr 15

Why the G-Star RAW global brand director thinks flashy ad campaigns are not always the answer. >
Teresa van Dongen: Nature as a source of energy

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:04:14 • 13 Apr 15

Teresa van Dongen has created a lamp that requires no electrical current. It functions purely from the energy of ocean bacteria. >
Larry Harvey: Artists deserve to make money

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:03:55 • 20 Apr 15

The founder of Burning Man talks about how the annual arts festival has become an alternative market for art. >
#cocreateSA calls on designers again

Q&A • 21 Apr 15

The Dutch government goes for impact with a second project linking innovators from South Africa and the Netherlands to solve local challenges. >
Dan Wieden (Part 1): We started by ignoring the rules of advertising

Video Interviews • 22 Apr 15

How a mutual disregard for traditional advertising kickstarted Wieden + Kennedy and Nike’s success. >
An avant-garde approach to macramé

Q&A • 24 Apr 15

Wire, plastic, string – Lukhanyo Mdingi is not afraid to use unusual materials in his fashion design. He tells us about his latest material exploration. >
Dan Wieden (Part 2): “Just Do It”

Video Interviews • 28 Apr 15

Want fresh ideas? Hire the misfits, says the co-founder of one of the largest independent agencies in the world. >

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