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If you thought Stellenbosch was only about posh wine farms, old oak trees and students driving their dad’s Range Rovers to class, think again. Turns out, the Winelands also gifted the world one of the sneakiest tech inventions: the Stellenbosch Handshake — a cybersecurity protocol that basically tells hackers to voetsek. Now, I know what
In South Africa’s creative tapestry, tag and street art are the vibrant threads that tie together community identity, resistance, and grassroots storytelling—without the polish of gallery walls or creative jargon. Here’s an in-depth look at two emblematic figures of this movement: Falko One, the visual poet of shacks and elephants, and Tapz, the ghostly tag
South Africa has never been shy about flexing its creative muscles. From guerrilla billboards made out of trillion – dollar Zimbabwean notes to TikTok campaigns that sneak into your feed faster than a Black Friday special, local agencies have consistently punched above their weight on the global stage. Our ad industry has a knack for
Walk into any South African ad agency and you’ll immediately be greeted with three things: a questionable mural on the wall, a dog wearing a branded bandana, and the promise of free coffee. The bean juice flows freely, straight out of a machine that costs more than your car and is operated exclusively by interns
While the Creative Director is dreaming up big, audacious ideas, the Art Director is the one making them look beautiful. They’re the unsung heroes of the agency who live for pixels, fonts, and color schemes. When you look at an ad, the Art Director is the one who meticulously fine-tuned the details until that ad
Creative Directors, we all need them… The Creative Director is the big idea person. They are the ones who live in the land of “What if we made the logo bigger?” and “Let’s create something that disrupts the entire industry.” When you hear the words visionary or thought leader, you’re probably thinking of a Creative
Once upon a time, in a land of cubicles and corporate dress codes, a brave creative soul whispered to themselves, “I should just go freelance.” They dreamed of flexible hours, creative freedom, and never again pretending to look busy when the boss walks by. They imagined working from coffee shops, setting their own rates, and
South Africa’s creative industry is no stranger to trends. We’ve seen the rise and fall of minimalism, the slow death of agency bean bags, and the great 2023 rebrand where every corporate suddenly looked like a tech startup. But now, a new epidemic is sweeping the nation, infiltrating advertising agencies, influencer feeds, and creative pitches
There’s a light hearted way to look at letting a client go because it is one of those “heavy” moments that can take it all out of you. “Dear Client, It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You: Here are 5 Reasons We Might Just Have to Let You Go” We’re going to cut straight to it—breaking
The “Essential” Gear We Just Have to Have It seems like every creative has a collection of gear they swear they need to be the most creative. We spend hours justifying the purchase of the newest gadget on the market, convinced it’s going to level up our game. So, are you truly creative bru if
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Hellvetica T-shirt
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Magician T-shirt
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