Shouldn't be too hard

South African parliament announced a public call for a redesign of their logo and identity. Demonstrating they've got a clear hold on what it takes to be a design client, the requirements stated that the design should be one that:
- spans nine provinces, can be understood in 11 languages, and speaks of a brighter future for all South Africans.
Get to it.

Article here.

Some cool - Waiting for a concept

Flashlight drawing, updated with cell phones and animation.

Article here.

This would make a great ad - it just needs a relevant concept to tie it to a product - Duracell perhaps?

iPod on (more) wheels

Ford and GM, as their marketshare continues to evaporate, are looking for any new way to incentivise their products. So no surprise that they both signed deals with Apple to make connecting an iPod easier in 70 percent of their 2007 auto models. While this sounds good, it seems like a weak attempt - it essentially boils down to $160 to have your dock connector cable built-in to your glove compartment. You'll be able to control the iPod from the stereo - but they don't get specific if the stereo will display track info, utilize playlists, etc. Good deal for Apple - but it seems like a weak reason to buy a car. And a dubious value with FM transmitters at ~$30.

More here.