Category: Nicework

May 29, 2013

NICE Magazine 11: Go Outside

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We feel like it’s been far too long since we put out an issue of NICE Magazine, so to make it up to you, here’s a big fat one. It’s the Go Outside issue! You can look forward to exciting features on photographers, festivals, illustrators and objects, as well as a fun little present from us. There’s still time before winter closes in down here in Jo’burg – so read the issue, get inspired and go outside. Northern Hemisphere friends: it’s summer for you. No excuses.

This issue also features the first in a series of exciting artist video features that we’ll be doing periodically from now on! For its debut, please enjoy an introduction to Joe Paine and his incredible Mechanical Bureau.

Follow these instructions to get hold of your copy, it’s awesome and free!

  • Download the PDF. It’s as easy as pie.
  • If you if you don’t need/want a download, read the magazine online here.

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May 28, 2013

NICE Magazine visits Joe Paine

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NICE Magazine visited the studio of Johannesburg-based industrial designer Joe Paine to delve into the creative mind behind The Mechanical Bureau, which was shortlisted for this year’s Most Beautiful Object in South Africa Award at Design Indaba. We couldn’t have chosen a better candidate than Joe Paine for the debut of NICE Magazine’s video artist profiles. Take a look at his creative process and keep on checking back for more interviews!

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A special thanks to Bram & Bram for the filming and editing 

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May 14, 2013

All good things…

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Our website has been near and dear to our hearts for 2-odd years now. We think it’s time to give the old girl an overhaul.

Give us some honest feedback and we promise to build you into an easter egg on the new version…

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April 29, 2013

NICE Magazine Issue 10 Teaser

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Happy Monday, everyone! Here is a little taste of what’s in store for you in the next issue of NICE. Now go outside.

NICE Magazine Issue 10 from Nicework on Vimeo.

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February 19, 2013

Nicework moves up in the world

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We recently moved into a shiny new studio space.

It took us a few days because we are too cheap to pay someone to move stuff for us. All shot on a little Drift HD.

Enjoy

 

Music: Thrift shop

 

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February 15, 2013

Nicework Portman

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Happy Friday, everyone. After a beer or two, we’ve decided to go for a more minimal, unified look here at Nicework. Please enjoy this exclusive peek at our exciting uniforms and haircuts! We’re sure we won’t regret this on Monday.

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January 24, 2013

A taste of things to come…

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We are in the process of renovating our new offices. They are going to be amazing. Here is a sneak peak.

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January 18, 2013

Luci In The Sky With Diamonds

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We had the pleasure of having a great intern for the last 2 weeks.

We will miss you Luci…

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We dedicate this classic video to her:

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December 25, 2012

Happy Christmas!

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Photo by Slim Aarons, Los Angeles, ca. 1955

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December 19, 2012

NICE Magazine: The Nine and Three Quarters Issue

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The latest and last issue of NICE Magazine for 2012 is a bumper wish list edition. We’ve put together compilations of the things we’ve been eyeing all year and dream of one day owning. We hope this festive season edition inspire you, and that you have a wonderful holiday.

Follow these instructions to get hold of your copy, it’s awesome and free!

  • Download the PDF. It’s as easy as pie.
  • If you are not interested in taking the time to download. Read the magazine online here.

In this edition we catch up with a few creative folk to find out what projects they’re involved in and why they do what they do. We chat to Anna Savage, the lady who started Durban’s first craft and design market, then also from Durban is Judd Campell who runs the ever popular eco-restaurant Corner Cafe. Then we hear from Indiana Harris all about vintage treasure hunting and NiceFind, and Wolfgang Jr. fills us in on Brak, his upstart furniture design company. Lastly Lisa Jaffe chats about her approach to her label, Guillotine.

Enjoy and happy holidays!

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