Sep 21, 2020The Female Force: 5 Killer South African Women-Owned BrandsOh, you thought Women’s Month was over? Think again! We’re continuing the conversation around women’s empowerment well beyond August. Why? Because we don’t need a reason to shed light on some incredible women doing amazing things with their brands. We not only love to support women-owned businesses but also local…Female Entrepreneurs5 min read
Sep 21, 2020Introverts vs. Extroverts: Who’s Got What It Takes in the WorkplaceIntroverts and extroverts, we’re sure you’ve heard of these terms passed around by nosey family members, friends or in job interviews. And whilst introversion and extroversion operate on a wide spectrum, human nature loves to lump us in either box. Unsurprisingly, we live in a society that praises extroversion and…Personality Types6 min read
Sep 21, 202035 Design Terms Explained for the Non-DesignerFrom kerning to hierarchy and tracking, understanding design terms is like learning a new language. Unfortunately, Google Translate can’t quite help you with this one. But never fear, we’re here to help you figure it all out. Before we start, who do we mean by non-designers? You guessed it, this…Design Terms8 min read
Jun 12, 2020Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Unlocking the Language of Your MindBehavioural change — it’s something many people have to face in personal relationships, at work or with their friends. And frankly, it’s pretty uncomfortable. Name someone who actually confronts themself in the way they think and act on a daily basis, while enjoying every second of the self-confrontation… we’ll wait. …NLP6 min read
Jun 12, 2020Intent Marketing: Giving the People What They Want“The customer is always right.” — If you’re now getting some severe flashbacks to your high school customer-facing job, we’re sorry. Even so, the manager who drilled this motto into your head may actually be right *gasps*. Don’t get us wrong, Karen who claimed you left a hair in her…Digital Marketing4 min read
May 8, 2020Human-Centered Design: The Face of the FutureYou’ve done it, you’ve conceptualised and designed a product or service that you think answers all of life’s problems… but no one wants it. Unfortunately, this is no solution at all, and the days of designing products or services with assumed outcomes are over. More than ever, it’s becoming evident…Human Centered Design5 min read
Apr 20, 2020Remote Work: 5 Tips to Run a Virtual OfficeOne day you’re in an office, the next your whole team is working from their couch. In light of the recent global pandemic, many teams are now being thrown into the deep end of ‘remote work’ — and it’s not always easy to adjust. …Remote5 min read
Apr 8, 2020Virtual Influencers: Are You For Real?Influencer marketing has had its fair share of scandals and flops. Take the classic case of Fyre Festival or the rise of fooling businesses with fake followers. Some predict the trust is breaking between brand and influencer, others profess this marketing avenue is far from over. …Virtual Influencer4 min read
Feb 12, 2020Inbox Zero: To Strive for Nil or Not?Productivity. It’s what we yearn for at work and praise when we feel it. But what does true productivity at work look like? Coined by Merlin Mann, Inbox Zero is a filtering system designed to get your email inbox to zero — crazy, we know. …Inbox Zero5 min read
Feb 10, 2020Millennials & Smartphones: Are We Working Slower or Smarter?Ding! The dopamine hits as your phone’s friendly alerts draw you in. Don’t lie, we’ve all been there. The addictive nature of social media, text messages and a meme here and there are understandably irresistible. …Millennials5 min read
