Nando’s joins the Loeries to celebrate design Design from Africa and the Middle East finally gets the recognition it deserves with the expanded Nando’s Design category at the Loeries in 2019. This year’s category has been extended to recognise design from a much broader range of creative professionals. “We’ve expanded the design category beyond only brand communication to include areas of design such as retail furniture and product design, fabric, wallpaper, lighting, architecture and interior design, and even the design of signage programmes,” says Loeries CEO Andrew Human. He adds that the Loeries has long been recognised as the highest accolade in advertising and brand communication.

“A strong design award has been lacking for our region and this is a great opportunity for all designers to showcase their work and achieve recognition.” Design is woven into the Nando’s DNA, making Nando’s a natural partner for the Design category. “Design and creativity have been an intrinsic part of the Nando’s way of doing business.

Nando’s is the first local brand to collaborate with local designers at the scale it does,” says Deirdre King, Nando’s Brand Experience GM. She adds: “Putting our support behind the design community is important to doing business well. Our PERi-PERi power has charted new paths and careers for many local artists and their art. Putting that same fire behind the extended Design category for the 2019 Loeries gives us a chance to spice things up for the wonderful designers who will imprint their names onto this exciting category. According to Gaby de Abreu, Loeries board member and creative head of Switch Design, the awards are invaluable because they offer a chance for designers to showcase their work to a far greater audience.

“The Nando’s Design category at the Loeries is an opportunity to showcase excellence across disciplines in countries throughout Africa and the Middle East. For independent designers, it’s a unique chance to achieve recognition across the industry, reaching creatives internationally,” says de Abreu. “For a furniture designer working in an independent workshop or a graphic designer outside of the agency network, this year’s Loeries offers a chance to show the world what you’ve achieved,” he adds. The Nando’s Design category at the Loeries is open to designers across all the main disciplines. The entry deadline is 15 May and more information can be found on loeries.com.

About Nando's: While proudly South African, Nando’s is an international flame-grilling, PERi-PERi chicken restaurant group. We offer a twist of Afro-Portuguese with an upmarket and comfortable dining experience. Two friends, Robert Brozin and Fernando Duarte, opened the first Nando’s in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa. All Nando's PERi-PERi chicken is marinated for 24 hours, locally sourced and never frozen, ensuring our customers only get the finest flavours.

Our unique PERi-PERi recipe includes herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice and bird’s eye chilli. Nando's authentic PERi -PERi has captivated its customers all over the world, making it the largest South African restaurant group to expand internationally. DEADLINE FOR 2019 LOERIES ENTRIES EXTENDED TO MAY 31 About Loeries Africa Middle East: The Loeries, a non-profit company, is Africa and the Middle East’s premiere initiative that recognises, rewards, inspires and fosters creative excellence in the brand communication industry.

As the highest accolade for creativity and innovation across our region, the Loeries promotes and supports creativity by helping marketers, agencies and consumers appreciate the value of ideas and fresh thinking.

Culminating in the biggest creative gathering in Africa and the Middle East, Loeries Creative Week Durban brings together the best innovative minds from our industry for a festival of networking, inspiring minds and recognising great work. Our region's creative economy is world-class and has great potential to grow and to offer employment both to our talented youth. The growth occurring throughout Africa and the Middle East is very exciting, and a major focus of the Loeries is to increase the standard of brand communication in the region.

Major Partners of the Loeries: DStv Media Sales, Gearhouse Category Partners: AB InBev, Barron, Brand South Africa, Facebook, Gagasi FM, Google, JCDecaux, Nando’s, Tsogo Sun, Woolworths Additional Partners and Official Suppliers: AAA School of Advertising, Antalis South Africa, Aon South Africa, Backsberg, BEE Online, First Source, Fresh RSVP Guest Logistics, Funk Productions, Gallo Images, Grid Worldwide, Hetzner, Mama Creative, Newsclip, Paygate, Rocketseed, Shared Value Initiative, Shift Social Development, Vega School, VQI Communications Nigeria Endorsed by: Association of Communication and Design, Brand Council South Africa, Commercial Producers Association, Creative Circle, EXCA, IAB, South African Institute of Architects, IID Official Media Partners Between 10and5, Bizcommunity.com, Book of Swag, Brand Communicator Nigeria, Business Insider by Pulse, Campaign Middle East, Film & Event Media, Modern Marketing The Redzone. Twitter: @loeries Instagram: Loerieawards Facebook: The Loeries

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AGA has unveiled another of their new colours, Salcombe Blue from their coastal shades.

This stunning seaside shade from AGA make it a breeze to achieve the coastal look.Inspired by the beautiful Devon coast in England, the new addition to the AGA colour palette – Salcombe Blue – is as dreamy as summers by the ocean…This sumptuous new colour forms part of the coastal shades collection and is informed by the gorgeous seas around the idyllic picturesque harbour town regularly listed among Britain’s favourite holiday destinations.

The new colour is available in the AGA Total Control – which can be on when you need it and off when you don’t – the AGA Dual Control, which has ovens that are on all the time and hotplates you can switch on and off, and the compact AGA City60, which, at just 60cm wide, is ideal for smaller kitchens.

Recognised as the world’s best cooking appliance, the AGA oven commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame — and generates similar devotion. It’s deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and is revered as one of the top three design icons of the century.

It’s the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs, Royalty and discerning Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others.

For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za

The full range is available directly from AGA South Africa and a selection from Bergzicht Furnishers, Gas & Equipment, Melvill and Moon and Metelerkamps.

Thandeka Occasional Chair

Furniturespot is constantly seeking like-minded exciting collaborations to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces made just for you. Furniturespot is proud to release the Cohesive Roots Collection. An eclectic collaboration between Fabric Bank, a bespoke South African digital fabric printing house and Glorinah Mabaso, a young talented fabric designer. Neutral palettes, bold geometric patterns and careful use of clean lines sums up these fabric designs by Glorinah. The tribal prints and modern furnishings introduces us to her vision of Africa. Taking us back to her rural roots of Limpopo. Glorinah: “The combination of tribal patterns and forward-looking furnishings, creates a beautiful balance symbolising where I come from and where I am now”.  

This furniture range has a local flair to it and is distinctly African with a modern infusion of lush velvet. The bold and unique prints make each piece elegant and a distinctive master piece. Glorinah's core mission is to redefine the African design style by introducing the vision of her Africa to the world. Furniturespot is proud to share this message through this furniture collection.   The Cohesive Roots Collection consists of a platform bed with a headboard, ottoman and an occasional chair. The Thandeka occasional chair is bold and elegant with features of different fabrics to make it a statement piece. The chair is available in different soft velvet fabrics. The seat is extra wide to make it feel almost like a lush daybed. The golden legs give it a luxurious finishing touch.   The Thandeka occasional chair is available in emerald green, navy blue, honey yellow, bordeaux red or steel grey.  

Those are just a few of the highlights, to see the full range visit Furniturespot.co.za – a trailblazer in the home décor and interior industries of South Africa. Made-to-order furniture with a simple online process – Made just for you.   For more information visit www.furniturespot.co.za, call 011-486 6006 and find them on social media. 

Handles Inc, with its close relationships with global leaders, has their finger on the pulse when it comes to upcoming trends… and decor made from unusual materials is one of them. In this case, a handle, made from cement...

Handles Inc, the exclusive supplier of Mandelli handles in South Africa, presents the latest model from the world-renowned Italian manufacturers – the Mandelli Juno range, made from a unique material: cement.

These Mandelli handles, are hard and soft at the same time, almost velvety to the touch. The colours are inspired by nuanced earth shades and the style is contemporary with clean lines that reflect and enhance the original choice of the material itself, which is undoubtedly the key feature of this piece of design.

The slimness of the rose that connects to the door, the only structural element open to view, makes for a stylish detail. In technical terms, the handle is made in cement reinforced by a steel core that gives solidity to an ad hoc design. Get yours at Handles Inc.

Priced from R 5 400 per pair, including VAT. For your closest branch, visit www.handlesinc.co.za or call 021-422 2322.

AGA has unveiled one of its new colours from their Contemporary Neutrals collection Slate – designed to add a sense of quiet luxury and pared-back chic to any kitchen… Slate is rich, sumptuous and with real depth and a feeling of timeless modernity, and looks likely to become a staple AGA colour for years to come.

The new colours are available on the AGA 60 – which, at just 60cm wide, is perfect for smaller spaces – as well as 3-oven and 5-oven Total Control and Dual Control models. The AGA Total Control is on when you need it and off when you don’t. The AGA Dual Control features hotplates that can be turned on and off independently, saving on energy costs.

Recognised as the world's best cooking appliance, the AGA oven commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame -- and generates similar devotion. It's deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and is revered as one of the top three design icons of the century. It's the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs, Royalty and discerning Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others.

For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za

The full range is available directly from AGA South Africa and a selection from Bergzicht Furnishers, Gas & Equipment, Melvill and Moon, Metelerkamps and cookware range online from takealot.com.

Black creates an air of sophistication in the home and these elegant and timeless pieces will complement any décor style, allowing you creative freedom, available exclusively from Handles Inc.

Excellence is in the attention to detail, and choosing the perfect cupboard and door handles for your home or office will be the final touch that brings your space together. Let your living reflect your purpose, your style, your essence. Visit a Handles Inc store, where their seasoned team will help you choose the items that best suit your needs.

Their stores are renowned for being eye-candy for architects, interior designers and decorators, as they know that the smallest detail will complete the look – whether it is a corporate office, modular home or rambling mansion.

Handles Inc boasts a collection of over 9000 items to inspire you. Specialists in handles and bathroom accessories, for all applications, personally selected from top global brands and available exclusively from Handles Inc.

Watch how the smallest change can create the greatest transformation.   For your closest branch, visit www.handlesinc.co.za or call 021-422 2322.

KOHLER® Africa launches their ModernLife™ Collection

Contemporary Design Meets Effortless Hygiene  KOHLER® Africa, bathroom specialists pride themselves on the utmost quality where your bathroom becomes a haven – a sanctuary designed to escape from the day to day domestic responsibilities.   It is with this in mind that Kohler has created a superior blend of comfort and convenience in their new ModernLife™ bathroom range.

Every aspect of the contemporary design has been crafted with the aim of achieving ultimate hygiene. It is designed for cleanliness, comfort, and convenience. The ModernLife™ wall-hung toilet is the new standard in effortless hygiene and cleaning offering an ultra-thin easy-lift seat – keeping necessary contact to a minimum. The seat itself is removable with a simple vertical lift – perfect for the ultimate in bathroom cleanliness. and having a slim design seat. 100% truly rimless bowl ensures no hidden dirt traps, no stains, and super-easy cleaning.Easy lift seat which is modern and ultra-thin thin seamless lid designed to limit contact for hygienic purposes.Easy all-round cleaning – the unique streamlined design facilitates effortless and quick cleaning under the toilet. Beveled edge - designed for drainage of excessive liquid into the bowl to prevent unhygienic build-up.Easy seat removal - the fully detachable seat allows thorough easy cleaning. 

The Kohler® ModernLife™ Basins Created with timeless simplicity in mind, the Kohler ModernLife™ basins follow the trend in contemporary counter top basin design with a gorgeous sense of simplicity. The DFI coating reinforces its modern aesthetic and makes for effortless cleaning in a single swift motion. Seamless – soft curves and clean lines ensure there are no hidden areas making cleaning easy and fast.DFI coating - stain resistant coating to ensure effortless cleaning.Available in two variants – choose between the vessel without a tap deck, or the vessel which includes a tap deck. 

ModernLife™ is versatile: Perfect for small bathroom design in the modern apartment or equally for generous spaces that demand the best trending bathroom ideas. Its elegant design reinforces the functional aesthetic of these bathroom essentials – simplifying cleaning requirements to make modern life just that much more - effortless. Since 1873, Kohler has been leading the way in style, innovation and providing exceptional products and services. Kohler has firmly established itself as a global leader in bathroom and kitchen products – providing total design solutions that strike a perfect balance between form and function.  

For more information visit www.africa.kohler.com/highlights or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call on 011-050 9000. Website: Kohler AfricaFacebook: Kohler.AfricaInstagram: @kohlerafrica 

About Kohler Co.Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 30,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier furniture, cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two of the world’s finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, and St Andrews, Scotland.