Clayton-Emil Coutriers, a design student from Tshwane University of Technology, is the first winner of the House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition for his original and ecofriendly scatter cushion designs, ‘Dance of a Thousand Seasons’. Clayton-Emil was announced the winner in the countrywide design competition aimed at discovering the next generation of environment-friendly designers in South Africa.
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SA gamers punk’d by new broadband provider
The truth is out – the debate that has been raging across the South African gaming community (see below) about who are better gamers – boys or girls – was in fact a marketing campaign planted by new IS broadband provider PLuGG. PLuGG targeted the gaming community as a core niche in its customer base. It planted posts on gaming forums and blogs, and even put out YouTube videos supporting one side or the other, with the help of agency Hello World. PLuGG conceived the campaign to conclude around a first-of-its-kind Girls vs. Guys Game-Off event that was held at the end of 2008.
Richard Hart’s debut solo exhibition opens at Whatiftheworld
Kind Pockets, Richard Hart’s debut solo exhibition opens at Whatiftheworld in Cape Town this February during the week of Design Indaba. Hart is best known as the creative force behind Disturbance, the highly acclaimed Durban based design studio that was recently featured on the cover of the international design journal, I.D Magazine.
Robbie Wessels & Vodacom seeking player number 23
Vodacom has embarked on an integrated marketing campaign to leverage its sponsorship investment in South African rugby. Afrikaans singer Robbie Wessels features in the TV spot.
Icasa puts mobile TV licensing on hold – Media Roundup
The Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) yesterday withdrew an invitation to operators to apply for mobile TV licences.
Gmail on the Gfailure
Google has posted an official notice on its blog regarding the world-wide failure of Gmail earlier today:
A question for Robert Mugabe, Graeme Smith & Silvio Berlusconi
Mark found this BBC News brand campaign by Ogilvy Johannesburg online. The tag line reads: Ask the right question. The images speak for themselves. What do you think the questions were for Graeme Smith, Robert Mugabe and Silvio Berlusconi? Who else would you like featured?
Personalised shopping bags – while you wait!
House and Leisure will announce the winner of the House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition at Design Indaba on 26 February. Mark is showcasing the finalists all week long.
If you drink like a fish*
Creative work done by Luvi Ogilvy, based in St Denis on Reunion Island, will be featured throughout the week on Marklives!com.
Scatter cushions for the eco friendly
House and Leisure will announce the winner of the House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition at Design Indaba on 26 February. Mark is showcasing the finalists all week long.