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Edit Undo#59 Breaking into the Gaming and Product Management World with Joshua WeissJoshua Weiss is a Product Lead at Specno - who help businesses solve a variety of problems. Josh is also an avid gamer, and we chat about not only bridging the gap between the work you do and the things in life you enjoy doing, but also how valuable any type of job skills are and being able to transfer skills into your new role. Josh’s story into where he currently finds himself in life is an interesting one.
Be sure to connect with Josh on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-weiss-91a023153?originalSubdomain=za
00:00 Intro
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Edit Undo#58 Peership & Developing a personal information Architecture | Abby Covert
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Abby Covert, a renowned Author, Information Architect, and community organizer. Abby's expertise in Information Architecture (IA) has been transforming how we organize information, making it accessible to everyone. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of IA and discover how sensemaking can be applied to our personal lives. Explore the profound impact of sensemaking on self-discovery and learn valuable insights on how to articulate your personal journey to colleagues and friends. Don't miss our discussion on Alfi & Abby's workshop series, where you can further explore these concepts and enhance...2023-11-061h 02
Edit Undo#57 The System and UI Designers at Jack Studio with Dylan da Silva and Claudia FerreiraIn our final instalment of our Jack Studio trilogy series, we round out our time with the studio by chatting to Dylan da Silva and Claudia Ferreira, the UI and system design specialists. We explore how they work together and compliment each others skillset, similarly to Claire and Paul. One thing we’ve definitely learnt form these episodes is how highly functioning small design studio teams can be when everyone is on the same page, has seamless team efforts on the same projects, and the organisational structure has been ironed out. We also touched briefly on AI in design, an...2023-08-071h 04
Edit Undo#56 Inside Jack Studio with Brand and Product heads Claire and PaulOn this second episode of the Jack Studio series, we are joined by Claire Keet (Creative Director) and Paul Loots (Director of Operations). We continue on from our previous conversation with their CEO Sabeeha and delve more into working with clients and how the Studio managers projects in such a small team of people. Claire and Paul also each walk us through one of their favourite past projects and the unique challenges of each one.
Explore more of what Jack Studios has to offer here: https://www.jackstudios.co.za
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00:00 Intro
01:48 Paul and Claire’s journey into a pr...2023-07-241h 22
Edit Undo#55 Leading the Jack Studios design team with Sabeeha BanubhaiSabeeha Banubhai is our first ever returning guest, and we were so elated to talk to her once again. She is our first interview in a series of episodes with the team from Jack Studios, where Sabeeha is the founder and CEO. We spoke to Sabeeha about some of the ins and outs of running a design studio, from choosing clients and delegating a pipeline and tasks, to Alfi’s experience workshopping with the studio.
Explore more of what Jack Studios has to offer here: https://www.jackstudios.co.za
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00:00 Intro
03:02 Mentorship
06:17 What does Sabeeha do
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Edit Undo#54 Insights from a freelance visual artist with Adrian OwenAdrian Owen is a fine artist and illustrator whose body of work speaks for itself. We had a very interesting conversation with him about marketing yourself and he provided some insight into his experience as a freelance creative. We explore the creative inclinations that arguably exist in everyone - wether it be inherit or something that’s developed through practise. We also discuss the value of art from the perspective of the creator and the viewer, and how emotional turmoil can impact - and often fuel - the creation and perception of visual art.
Be...2023-06-261h 17
Edit Undo#53 From studio to freelance: an animator's journey with Jan OberholzerJan Oberholzer is a freelance animator and illustrator. In this episode we once again dive into the world of freelancing and learn some valuable lessons from Jan’s experience from working for studios to eventually starting his freelance venture. We discuss a variety of topics related to freelancing, from choosing work that truly resonates with you, setting boundaries, working with international clients, and what a typical work week looks like as a freelancer.
Find more of Jan’s work here: https://janoberholzer.com and follow his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jan.oberholzer/
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Edit Undo#52 Inspiring potential careers through innovative education with Carly WhitakerCarly Whitaker is the Head of Culture and Branding at Umuzi - a NPO focussed on providing access to education that leads people to higher level careers. Carly also has a wide foray into lecturing and education including being a PHD candidate as well as a practising fine artist. We talk about a lot of the similarities and differences that exists in the digital and physical design world, take a deeper look into her research on making space for discourse within digital arts, and a closer view on what Umuzi does.
Find out more...2023-05-2952 min
Edit Undo#51 Public Art for conversation with BAZ-ART co-founder Alexandre TilmansIn this episode we have an interesting conversation with Alexandre Tilmans, co-founder of the Baz-Art Organisation, who shifted into the art space after working in finance and construction before finding a love for craft beer and the creative challenges involved in it. After working closely with street artists, Alexandre started the International Public Art Festival that has soared over recent years. We also touch on other topics, like Alex’s involvement with First Thursdays, building personal and working relationships with the artists, and how to manage your expectations and the reality of doing business.
Find out more about Baz-Art an...2023-05-021h 01
Edit Undo#50 The Most Important Role In Your Design OrganisationIn this episode we have another read through and discussion about a design-related article exploring all the roles within a design organisation and how it fits into the leadership hierarchy. Alfi and Steph give valuable insight into how organisations they’ve worked for in the past structured their teams and leadership roles, compared to where they find themselves today.
Find the original article here: https://orgdesignfordesignorgs.com/2018/10/16/the-most-important-role-in-your-design-org-team-lead/
Music by https://pixabay.com/users/chillmore-25283030 from https://pixabay.com2023-04-1028 min
Edit Undo#49 Filmmaking and Freelancing with Fishcat ZombieFishcat Zombie is a freelance filmmaker and founder of Visual Jutsu, a production and animation agency. He shares his experience of how he went from studying to lecturing cinematography before going freelance, and everything he did to prepare himself for that. He also shares some tips on how he builds and maintain client relationships to give them the best possible outcome. Fish also shares a bit of the processes from a past video projection, as well as some of the work already going into his personal movie project.
https://www.visualjutsu.studio
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Edit Undo#48 Form and function in furniture design with Louw RoetsLoux Roets started his own furniture company over fifteen years ago after growing up with a love for working with wood. From doing all the physical, business, and ground work to eventually focussing on the design and prototyping side of things, his team creates pieces of furniture that walk the boundary between practical functionality and functional art. Louw also shares his origin story of how he ignored the risks and fears that would normally hinder you from pursuing your ideas and passions.
Find out more about Louw’s furniture on his website: https://www.louwroets.co.za and on hi...2023-03-271h 13
Edit Undo#47 Design Trends for 2023 with co-hosts Alfi and StephIn this episode we do something a little bit different to fully swing back into the new year - instead of a guest we give commentary and share our thoughts on an article. Anticipating the trends in user design for 2023, Diana Malewicz comments on a range of topics we should be looking out for including motion and typography, and how Alfi and Steph have incorporated some of these design considerations into their own projects. We also give our predictions on aspects of design that might come to evolve in the future, including modular UI.
Be sure to...2023-02-2740 min
Edit Undo#46 Improving creative education by sharing and teaching from past experiences with Verusha MaharajVerusha is the Managing Director at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, who originally started studying in a different field before finding her way into marketing and advertising on accident. Verusha shares her experiences of not necessarily knowing exactly what you want to do or study, and how simply allowing yourself not to be unhappy can lead to better opportunities. Verusha also gives some advice for people who may not not what the want to spend the rest of their lives doing, and how in South Africa especially many people feel pressured to study something - they don’t ha...2023-02-201h 09
Edit Undo#45 Turning experience into content and advancing the future of design with Eli WooleryIn our first episode of the year we get to talk to Eli Woolery who is the co-host of the Design Better podcast, a lecturer at Stanford University, and the Director of Design Education at InVision. Eli shares some parallels between practising and teaching design, and what it was like for him to move away from product design and into the realm education and content creation. We also explore the affordances of working within different mediums like physical products over software design, and how the processes can vastly differ the outcome of a product. Eli also shares how he...2023-02-131h 05
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Bonus Ep. with Kayembe Illunga - Experience consultingKayembe Ilunga is an Associate Director in Experience Consulting at PwC South Africa. He joined us at the UX SA conference for a chat about the companies journey into design and the positive impacts it can have on the world.2023-01-1817 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 3 with speaker Natalia Carvalho - Embracing A Multi-Disciplinary DesignNatalia Carvalho is a product designer, and also a guest speaker at the UX South Africa Conference. As a product designer, Natalia moves between UX and UI roles, and thus inspired her talk on working cohesively and integrating departments to better understand and deliver a superior product/service. Natalia also lectures, and talks about the importance of bringing real life experience and examples into the classroom, and how even as an introvert she knows the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.2023-01-1813 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 2 with speaker Aalia Coovadia - Research & Service Design in The Dental Care IndustryAalia Coovadia is a Researcher and Designer for Discovery, as well as a guest speaker at the UX South Africa Conference. She gave a talk that continues on from her masters thesis - focussing on service design in the dental care industry and increasing the frequency for patient checkups. Not only focused on the topic itself, Aalia also became interested in the art of research itself, and seeks to bring creative ideas back in the field of generic and analytical research. Aalia is also involved with Ladies That UX, and we get into the positive action that the non-profit...2023-01-0905 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 2 with speaker Steyn Viljoen - Optimism and problem solvingSteyn Viljoen is the Lead Product Designer / Security at Luno, and one of the guest speakers at the UX South Africa Conference. In his talk he shares ideas about being an optimist when it comes to problem solving, and the three key points of being an optimist; problems are inevitable and necessary for progress, all problems are soluble within the laws of nature, and we can solve these due to the knowledge we’ve gained in the past. We also discuss Steyn’s view on the landscape of the relatively new technology that is cryptocurrency and virtual wallets, and all...2023-01-0913 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 2 with speaker Alex Oloo - Design Leadership in an ever-changing worldAlex Oloo, the Head of Design at Absa, was a guest speaker at the UX South Africa Conference. Coincidentally, his brother and our co-host Alfi sat down with him for a short chat about the contents of his talk on design leadership. Alex shares how he has adapted his style to suit the new norm of business and working from home in the post-covid era, as well as respecting employees as individuals outside of their job. Alex, a frequent speaker, also shares his unique way of how he plans for his presentations and how he uses his natural flow o...2023-01-0907 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 2 with speaker Schalk Venter - Implementing design systemsSchalk Venter is a consultant for Front-end Development South Africa, as well as a guest speaker at the UX South Africa Conference wherein he gave his talk on implementing design systems and how they could go bad. As a frequent speaker on this topic, Schalk often revels in the feedback and discussion that he has with people who have attended his talks, and truly allows his talks to evolve and refine them to a unique experience with each talk that passes. We also revel in the comeback of in-person conferences that inspire conversations between like-minded people compared to online...2023-01-0941 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 1 with speaker Inez Patel - Accessibility designInez is a Design Director at ABSA, and also co-hosted a workshop together with Danielle Goosen at the UX South Africa Conference. Through her work on the accessibility of the ABSA banking app she became interested in designing for people with disabilities and learning how they interact with technology. For her talk at the conference, Inez and her colleague Danielle Goosen invited members of the Blind SA organisation to participate in the workshop and in live user testing. We also talk about Inez’s entrance into design through an internship and the importance of finding and working with a me...2023-01-0213 min
Edit UndoUX South Africa: Day 1 with speaker Danielle Goosen - Accessibility designDanielle Goosen is a designer at ABSA, and also co-hosted a workshop together with Inez Patel at the UX South Africa Conference. Danielle first met Inez at a SheCanDo workshop and ABSA graduate programme that involved them working together with developers on accessibility within the ABSA banking app, specifically towards blind people. As we continue on the accessibility discussion we had with Inez Patel, we realise how deep user issues can go and how many companies and applications have only just scratched the surface issues preventing people from using the product to its full extent. We also chat about...2023-01-0211 min
Edit Undo#44 A journey from Film Director to Tech Entrepreneur & everything in between with Chaz DunnChaz Dunn is an entrepreneur, director, and has a passion for everything tech and Web3 related. As a multi-faceted creative, we talk about Chaz’s experience in the film industries around the world, and how they’re able to pull their own audience. Chaz also enjoys playing a role in the music industry for developing artists and shares thoughts on how independent creatives can benefit from advisors/management. We also chat about tech startups, and some of his past projects. Currently Chaz works on Maduna Labs that seeks to aid businesses and artists immerse in the Web3 space.
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Edit Undo#44 with Chaz DunnChaz Dunn is an entrepreneur, director, and has a passion for everything tech and Web3 related. As a multi-faceted creative, we talk about Chaz’s experience in the film industries around the world, and how they’re able to pull their own audience. Chaz also enjoys playing a role in the music industry for developing artists and shares thoughts on how independent creatives can benefit from advisors/management. We also chat about tech startups, and some of his past projects. Currently Chaz works on Maduna Labs that seeks to aid businesses and artists immerse in the Web3 space.
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Edit Undo#43 How we see print media come back as a luxury service offering with Andrea ZambardiAndrea is a graphic designer and co-founder of Atto, a graphic design studio based in Milan, Italy. With the studio focussing on producing a variety of projects including editorials, motion graphics, web design and illustrations, Andrea shares experiences from being open to taking any projects and clients in the beginning of your studio, and how this plays into time management as an independent creative. We also get into advertising your brand and portfolio, the current state of print media, and some retrospective thoughts from Andrea on challenges and lessons learnt along the way.
Find out more, and...2022-11-1452 min
Edit Undo#42 Why coding is creative and how it's used as creative tool to solve complex problem with Herman MartinusHerman is a developer and co-founder of the web app https://justsketch.me who strives to bridge the gap between the analytical process of programming and the creative endeavour. We talk about some of the misconceptions of developers, what makes a good developer, and the importance of intuition when adding user features. We also go into the problems of traditional learning in a lecture hall, and how hands-on learning and problem solving leads to better understanding. Finally, we explore the JustSketchMe interface and how Herman has implemented all of his into his programming.
Find out everything about H...2022-11-071h 01
Edit Undo#41 How we marry systems and emotions with UX methodologies even when you’re not a designer with Ighsaan RobinsonIghsaan is a product manager and co-founder/organiser of the UX South Africa conference. We chat to him about how he’s worked his way into the digital/technology industry, as well as get his thoughts on the necessity of qualifications and finding a role suited to your skillset. Finally we chat about the upcoming UX South Africa conference and what to expect.
Find about more about the upcoming conference, and buy tickets here: https://uxsouthafrica.com and also check out some previous presentations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqeciquTteTnzuLwk_wbAg2022-10-311h 29
Edit Undo#40 Expressing the intricate and complex layers of your surroundings through digital collage with Anthony MuisyoAnthony Muisyo is a freelance multi-disciplinary designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. We take a deep dive into the creation of and meaning behind a few of Anthony’s art pieces, as well as the journey to finding your creative outlet and not being afraid to change up your medium and style. Anthony also gives us a sneak peek into some future projects, and where AI-generated art sits with creatives.
Be sure to follow Anthony and see more of his work on instagram and check out his website 2022-10-241h 16
Edit Undo#39 The psychology that brings us magic and unveiling the career of a full time Mental Illusionist with Ilan SmithIlan Smith is a behaviouralist, illusionist, mentalist and motivational speaker whose passion for the craft and entertaining others is evident. We explore his journey into the world of magic which started as a kid, and how the passion for the art eventually grew into a career. Ilan details how him and his small team put together shows, as well as delve into some of the social engineering and psychology behind making people see what the want you want them to see. To end the show, Ilan blows our minds by putting on a virtual magic show.
Find...2022-10-171h 14
Edit Undo#38 The collaboration in music and the path to female vocalist and rapper with SandrahhhSandrahhh is an independent musician whose vocal range and style speaks for itself. Deciding to turn her childhood dreams intro reality, we chat to Sandrahhh about the benefits of studying when you surround yourself with like-minded people, and how these people can impact your future career. We also chat about Sandrahhh’s vocal style, how she would experiment with different styles and learn from other vocalist.
Be sure to check out all of Sandrahhh music including her latest release here2022-10-1054 min
Edit Undo#37 The art of feedback, relationships and design leadership in the field of User Experience with Sarah AylmerSarah Aylmer is the Product Design Lead at Superbalist. We chat about what it’s like to be a working mother, as well as the different working environments over the years, and how receiving and giving feedback changes between individual contributors and managers.
Connect with Sarah on Linkedin2022-10-031h 07
Edit Undo#36 Dawn to Dusk: How we built a sustainable fashion brand from the ground up with Shan & KirstDawn To Dusk is an end-to-end fashion brand focused on ethical, sustainable, and eco-friendly practises in all aspects of the business. We chat to them about the ins and out of the entire process; from design to sourcing materials and manufacturing everything locally.
Be sure to check out their whole collection at www.dawntoduskcollections.com and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/dawntodusk_collections/?hl=en2022-09-261h 07
Edit Undo#35 Bringing dreams it into realitywith 3D art & balancing client work vs artistic expression with Manuel CaminoManuel Camino is a freelance creative director and visual artist who has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, most recently for the Coca-Cola Dreamworld .campaign Today we chat to him about everything he does; from leading and inspiring a fresh team of people on new projects to some of his solo exhibition work and the meaning behind it.
Be sure to check out all of Manuel’s websites: xebius.com & manuelcamino.com and more of his art: https://www.behance.net/manuelcamino
Also follow Manuel on instagram here and here2022-09-191h 17
Edit Undo#34 Publishing, marketing & building your audience as an independent author with Rachel MorganRachel Morgan is a self-published bestselling author of young adult fantasy and romance novels. We explore the dedication it took for Rachel to be able to write full time, as well as the world of self-publishing, including all the freedoms and struggles that come with handling your own work.
View all of Rachel's works on her website and instagram
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Edit Undo#33 Creating a global curated sustainable fashion boutique business, and how they built it. Ft. Madison Rouse & Ellie RichardsBy Maverix is a curated fashion boutique stocking only designers from around the world who consciously practise ethically and sustainably. Ellie and Madi’s main goal is to educate and advocate for sustainability and ethical practises rather than to make people feel alienated by climate change and clothing choices. We chat about some of the issues in the industry, including “fast fashion” and how detrimental it can be not just to the smaller players in fashion, but to the creativity of the individual doing the grunt work.
Keep up to data with the latest in sustainable fashion on the...2022-09-051h 05
Edit Undo#32 Behind the myth of innovation, and how to do it right with Tjaart BesterTjaart Bester began his career as an Electronic Design Engineer before eventually transitioning into a role as Innovation Lead at IoT.nxt. Tjaart takes us on a journey through his past projects, some of which saw him creating products for the likes of the restaurant and military defence industries. We also discuss Tjaart’s strategy for driving innovation in a business by identifying problems, gaining knowledge on said problem, and finding solutions for new ideas.
Find Tjaart on linkedin 2022-08-291h 15
Edit Undo#31 How we organise information in design and in the world around us with Jason HobbsJason Hobbs is a part-time lecturer and academic researcher at the University of Johannesburg while also practising in the field of information architecture, UX, and service design. We chat with Jason about the intricate world of IA and how it relates to the design industry, and then dig deeper into the ideas of sense and meaning making.2022-08-221h 26
Edit Undo#30 The opportunities that come from being adaptive and open minded with Takunda ChiwezaTakunda is a marketing and multi-media strategist, as well as a social entrepreneur and radio presenter. We chat about his journey and his work as the founder of The Young Africa Network whose focus is to propel Africa and its people into the future through young entrepreneurs collaborating and developing solutions for African environments.2022-08-1556 min
Edit Undo#29 - Exploring the many layers of detail in 3D design with International Freelance Artist Katt PhattKatt Pratt is a South African digital artist with an affinity for finer details, neon colours, and unique typography. Katt takes us on the journey of how he found himself being a freelance graphic designer for internationally recognised brands.
Be sure to view more of Katt's works here: https://kattphatt.com/projects & https://www.behance.net/kattphatt2022-08-081h 22
Book Talk, etc.Legal Thrillers That Bring the DramaSend us a textIn Episode 63 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share dramatic legal thrillers they've recently read. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about what makes legal thrillers so compelling **If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour +Book Talk B...2022-08-021h 05
Edit Undo#28 - Evolution of Design: From artistry to ethnography with Terence FennTerence Fenn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the Department of Multimedia, and is also a published academic researcher. We anticipated this episode for so long, and finally got to chat to him about design topics like realising the fundamental impact of design on humanity; including ethics, the relationship between academia and industry, and speculations for the future of technology.
You can find out more about Terence on the UJ website and also contact him through LinkedIn2022-07-041h 15
Edit Undo#27 - Self awareness, social awareness & a learning mindset with Carrie PrattIn this episode we get to chat to Carrie Pratt who currently runs the Nexus Leadership Programme at GIBS Business School. She was first involved in bringing awareness of the anti-apartheid struggle to oversees organisations, and since then continues to work towards helping people better their perspective of, and interactions with, the world and people around them.
You can reach out to Carrie and start a dialogue via email; carrie@vuksa.com2022-06-2758 min
Edit Undo#26 - Our take on being innovative and creative within the banking sector with hosts Alfi & StephIn this episode, Alfi and Steph take a different approach to the conversation by answering a listener’s question regarding big and small corporates competing in a fast moving world of design and innovation.2022-06-2047 min
Edit Undo#25 - A look behind the lens of landscape photography with Kyle GoetschKyle Goetsch is a professional photographer based in Cape Town who captures landscapes across Southern Africa in some of the most visually striking ways imaginable. We engage in a heap of topics relating to the creative process of photography, how he conducts his tours and workshops, and of course some of the shots he chasing (and the importance of having your secret locations too!).
Be sure to follow Kyle on instagram and TikTok, and check out everything he has to offer on his website2022-06-131h 03
Edit Undo#24 - Becoming a tech entrepreneur after varsity with Kimberley TaylorKimberley Taylor is an entrepreneur whose software led her to the creation of Loop, a delivery-management software, where she has slowly grown her team over the last five years. Kim’s shares some inspiring stories she has from along the way.
Find out more about Loop here https://www.loop.co.za2022-06-061h 09
Edit Undo#23 - Story, Start-up and Service Design with Frank OgagbaFrank Ogagba is a service designer at Ikhokha, and in this episode we chat about an array of topics related to the design industry as a whole, from the daily tasks of a service design and working with a team, to understanding the business side of what you're trying to achieve.2022-05-3050 min
Edit Undo#22 - Building cakes and baking brands with Nikki SymonsNikki Symons is a designer turned creative entrepreneur. After enjoying some time in the design and advertising world, Nikki now runs a Cape Town online-based cake shop where she and her team design aesthetically appealing cakes far beyond the scope of a conventional bakery. We talk about an array of topics: the importance of branding, creative expression as a business owner, and growing out of feedback.
Explore Nikki and her team's incredible creations on their website and instagram2022-05-231h 02
Edit Undo#21 - Making a play for sports journalism in South Africa with Manyehlisa LehohlaManyehlisa is a sport journalist who focuses on basketball throughout the African continent. Steeped in passion for the craft of writing, Manyehlisa shares the story of what inspired him to start his own website and publish his articles, as well as how to maintain journalistic integrity and cope with negative feedback. Be sure to keep up with Manyehlisa’s latest pieces on his website https://thebigtipoff.co.za2022-05-1650 min
Edit Undo#20 - What if education was driven by curiosity? with Irene PorresIrene Porres is an edrepreneur - someone in the business of education - and Principal of Mitra Academy, a learning institute whose vision is to implement a new way of learning/teaching that strides far away from the characteristics of traditional schooling. Irene explains why this type of institute is essential, some of the challenges the academy has faced, and how they are constantly improving the system.
Find out more about Mitra Academy on their website2022-05-091h 12
Edit Undo#19 - Can you succeed in advertising without work-life balance? with Lauren CoetzeeLauren is currently a Design Director for Superside, and also the Owner and Creative Director of her own agency Soap + Stone. We get to chat to Lauren about everything from working in an Advertising agency compared to freelancing, just how intense agency life can get and how to balance the other aspects of your lifestyle. We also get Lauren first-hand take on gender disparity in the workplace, how she's overcome it, and how the playfield is levelling for future generations. Lauren also leaves us with a look into her leadership style and some advice for anyone interested in joining...2022-05-021h 05
Edit Undo#18 - Typefaces: Behind the scenes with Ivo GabrowitschIvo works in the typeface industry, specifically focussing on the marketing and creative side of producing fonts as the Managing Director for Fontwerk. We chat to him about his journey through the font industry at various companies, what it's like to compete in an industry with tech giants, as well as a closer view on some of the critical and creative decisions that have to be made when producing a font. Ivo also shares some tips and tricks he's learnt along the way.
Explore all the of the amazing typefaces Fontwerk have to offer on their website ...2022-04-2552 min
Edit Undo#17 - Leading creatives in a non-profit with Inez PatelInez is a UX designer who is also passionate about growing the community as she is the co-founder of the She Can Do non-profit organisation that seeks to inspire and advance the skills of female designers. We talk to Inez about her journey into the design space, how she first got involved with NPOs, and all the exciting work that She Can Do is doing.
You can find She Can Do on LinkedIn and also find out more about volunteering for She Can Do here2022-04-181h 08
Edit Undo# 16 - Why you should consider mindset coaching with Matt SaundersMatt Saunders is a business coach for freelance entrepreneurs. We get to talk to him about some downfalls you may experience as a solo creative, how to be confident in the presentation of yourself, and conquer your fears.
You can find Matt on linkedin and also visit his website here 2022-04-041h 04
Edit Undo#15 - Death metal and the future of music in web3 with Brynn HuxtableBrynn is a multi-instrumentalist and current Content Manager at ARK.IO, the homepage for everything blockchain related. In our conversation we explore numerous topics, from Brynn’s vast experiences as a musician and what compels him towards unorthodox styles of music. We also explore the world of Web 3.0 and all the perks that come with it, from why bitcoin was first created, to how you can use these emerging technologies to your advantage as a creator. We could have spoken to Brynn forever, and hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.
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Edit Undo#14 - Creativity wears a suit & tie with Charles FreedmanCharles Freedman is currently the CEO of ServCraft and used to live in the UK before emigrating. We chat to him about creativity from his perspective which leads us into discussing the relationship between the creative and the business side of things. Through Charles' origin story we also explore why seeking new opportunities, even in the face of uncertainty, can ultimate benefit your growth and knowledge as an individual. 2022-03-211h 05
Edit Undo#13 - The truth about Story with Thomas SchuetteThomas is the Chief Storyteller at SAP, and although seemingly a confusing job title, he proves just how important stories are in multi faceted life. In our pursuit of finding more about his unique job, we delve into topics of effective storytelling, innate abilities, and tools for telling a more engaging story, as well as advice for enhancing presentations and visual aids.
Be sure to keep up with Thomas on linkedin2022-03-141h 19
Edit Undo#12 - Finding creative authenticity through vulnerability with Bale LegoabeBale is a fine artist whose work has featured at the FNB Art Fair in Joburg, and is also a co-curator for The Gallery at 44 Stanley. Today we chat to her about her overall creative process, from how she finds style and inspiration, to how to get your mind and body into its creative zone. We also delve into deeper topics of what art is as well as Bale’s experience of representation in the art world.
Be sure to follow her instagram for glimpses of her newest pieces and news about the latest exhibitions!
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Edit Undo#11 - Creativity & creating real impact as a creative with Phil BarrettPhil Barrett is currently the VP of Product at OfferZen. Today we chat to him about an array of topics from the nature of creativity; roles of both the manager and the individual contributor; and how to expose your full potential. His origin story also takes us back to a very important time in history when the internet was first breaking ground, and together we explore all the innovation that came with it.2022-02-281h 47
Edit Undo#10 - Forging your own path to creative leadership with Gemma FaerchGemma is a UI designer, and current Design Director at ABSA Bank. She lived and worked in China for a while, and through this story she gives us her experience on how to find stability as a young professional. We also get into the positive aspects of leaving comfortable situations to seek better opportunities, and how she balances her professional and parental commitments.
Be sure to read her article here, and follow her on LinkedIn2022-02-211h 08
Edit Undo#9 - Designing ethical digital spaces with Sabeeha BanubhaiSabeeha is a designer, developer, and entrepreneur who also published a thesis paper on ethical design in digital spaces a few years ago. We chat to her about the contents of the paper and how she came about results, differences in the physical world versus the digital world, and other interesting tech related topics and anecdotes.2022-02-141h 14
Edit Undo#8 - Saying yes to your creative instinct with Shen ScottShen Scott is a photographer, and together we dive deep into topics involving the power of photography and photo journalism, relying on intuition as an entrepreneur, and some very interesting stories about the Virtual Reality project he worked on.
Check out Shen’s personal instagram account here and his business’ website here2022-02-071h 03
Edit Undo#7 - Living & creating in Japan with Lebo TladiLebo Tladi is a fine artist who currently lives in Japan. We chat with him about his journey into the art-world, as well as some of the aesthetic influences and drawing techniques he’s picked up along the way. He also tells us his experience of Japanese culture, learning the language, and how moving to a different country has influenced his style. Lebo also gives us a deep dive into his latest commissioned mural and lets us in on some hints for what he has in store for the future.
Explore more of Lebo’s work on his website and inst...2022-01-311h 19
Edit Undo#6 - Design in the Public Sector with Chanel ChomseChanel is a service designer who made her stand in SA and is now based in the UK where she works for the local government. We get to chat with her about her emmigration, suddenly dealing with the pandemic just after starting her new job, as well as some interesting and challenging projects she’s worked on during her time in the industry.
Here are some links of the links Chanel mentioned in the podcast:
- The team's blog: https://servicetransformation.blog.essex.gov.uk/
- Hybrid model framework: https://servicetransformation.blog.essex.gov...2022-01-241h 05
Edit Undo#5 - Meet your co-hosts and team with The TeamTo end of the year we did something a little different. A chat amongst the Edit Undo team lets us get to know each others origin and respective journeys into the creative industry. We are super excited for the guests that we have in store for next year!2021-12-2042 min
Edit Undo#4 - From Architecture to Service Design with Mikara NaidooAn architect turned service designer, Mikara Naidoo sheds some light on the similarities between these two industries, as well as some tips for others looking to make the jump. From innovation with restrictions and understanding the origin of your discipline, to some more light hearted discussions, Mikara is a truly unique and passionate individual.2021-12-131h 00
Edit Undo#3 - Narrative in photography with Brandon HintonPhotographer Brandon Hinton shares his unique story with us about how he found his creative passion, alongside several intersting anecdotes about lfie in this field of work; how to jump at opportunities, the impact of art on our society and culture, as well as how to deal with negative feedback and criticism. As creatives, we might only find our true calling a bit later in life, perhaps through a life-altering realisation, or maybe by stumbling on a spark that ignites a burning passion.
You can find out more about Brandon's latest published works here. 2021-12-061h 09
Edit Undo#2 - Theme as a casting principle with Fidel NamisiA pioneer of the South African screenwriting industry in his own right, Fidel Namisi takes us on a journey through various aspects of his professional career as a creative. From his opinion on tertiary education and internship programs, to the differences between local and foreign film industries, as well as his writing process at each stage; his story is truly inspiring.
You can find out more about Fidel here on his website2021-11-291h 02
Edit Undo#1 - Creative job market in SA with Cobus EngelbrechtHave you ever wondered what it would take to make the first or next step In your journey as a creative? Today we chat to Cobus Engelbrecht, a recruitment specialist, about the in's and out's of the creative job market and the knowledge he has developed over his career.2021-11-211h 10