Illustrating the iPod Shuffle
Category archives: S’HOT
Buy the game, get the cheat codes in the ad promoting it
For the launch of the new Star Wars Force Unleashed game at Look & Listen, agency Mick & Nick found a clever way of reinforcing Look & Listen’s positioning. The brand has always been “for the fans”, and this time, it was computer game fans who benefited. “We created a visually intriguing print ad which gives away the game’s cheat codes to get players to the next level,” says Nick Liatos, Creative Director, Mick & Nick.
Soweto_Design_Freedom
You know those lists of the best blog designs, your favourite design sites, the hottest creative minds? Yeah. Well guess what – we are going one better. Our favourite SA interactive designers will be featured on MarkLives during the course of the next few months with interviews and samples of their best work. Because substantial designers deserve substantial coverage. Soweto based Reggie Legoale marries protest to design to create work that is both substantial and beautiful.
Speakerbox rocking design
Speakerbox is an online music community that focuses primarily on South African music, music culture and live events. The look and feel of the identity is young, energetic and visually current, using a fair amount of hand done illustration with a limited colour palette to establish an overall brand consistency. From match boxes, t-shirts and skate boards to the website – Code made sure they designed one cool brand image.
Obama poster says Be The Change
According to The Huffington Post street artist Spepard Fairy has been chosen to design the official Obama inauguration poster. The poster declares BE THE CHANGE and is based on famous Fairey’s initial design that helped shape the image of Obama’s campaign and became a pop culture icon.
All in good time
Here is the latest Amstel commercial which broke at the end of last year. Love the music. Concept by Grey South Africa.
The beautiful work of Joh Del
Joh Del (Johan de Lange) is one of South Africa’s most sought after illustrators and designers. His work has been described as whimsical and uniquely individual while his clients range from small indy outfits to giants like Nike seeking to regain street cred and cool. Here is his portfolio.
A clean start for 2009
Part seasons’ greetings, part introduction to their new website, this creative message from Off The Shelf Marketing caught Marks’ attention with if foamed up map of Africa and wishes for a clean start in 2009.
Musica campaign follow up
Following on from the repositioning of Musica as an entertainment retailer, and launching the new brand statement, “A World Awaits”, Musica is aiming at getting Christmas shoppers through the doors with ads combining animation and product video.
The ad that features nothing but shoes
Jordan Shoes – with a little help from ZOOM Advertising – has launched a new ad campaign entitled ‘where will they take you?’