The latest office chatter? We sat down with  Andre our Digital Media Specialist (and token male!) to chat about his experience working at NKPR, as well as some of our favourite topics of conversation (sports and food, anyone?)

What’s it like being the only man in the NKPR office?

Everyone in the office make me feel like a hero! I learned so much from the team here, I’m always excited to collaborate and come up with the new creative solutions.

What’s your favourite lunch spot in the area?

The Corn Beef House!

Describe your role at NKPR.

My official title is Digital Media Specialist; I develop interactive web solutions for our brands. I’m also responsible for NKPR’s IT infrastructure so the team can focus on crucial decision making for their clients.

You’re alone on an island and can only bring 3 items. What would you bring?

My new book “Manage Your Day-to-Day” from the 99U, iPhone + Evernote App, and a boat

Coffee or tea?

Coffee – Single Americano

What’s your favourite memory of working at NKPR?

The day I set up award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis on Twitter. He had more than one thousand followers within a few hours.

What new technology are you most excited about?

There are couple, but probably Google Glass. Just like with every new technology, it will take us time to adapt to it.

What is your favourite book?

Got a few:

Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough – A remarkable book rethinking the way we make things.

Making Ideas Happen – Scott Belsky

Manage Your Day-To-Day: Forwarded by Scott Belsky

Favourite quote?

Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration

The best thing about working at NKPR is…

How ideas come to fruition after a creative brainstorm by the team.

Pinterest or Instagram?

Intergram. Pinterest where I curate the shoes I want to own and a few DIY I want to try. Instagram is where I pretend to be a photographer.

Favourite comfort food?

Chicken and Waffles from Stockyards!

Favourite music artist?

Right now – Childish Gambino

Favourite sport?

Andre’s desk essentials

At NKPR we always strive to be on the cusp of what’s happening and what’s new. After all – our motto is “Don’t just talk. Say something.”  Check out our weekly summary of the latest news, PR updates, social media trends and highlights that are on our radar.

September is perhaps one of the most influential months in the fashion world, marking the release of the ‘September Issue’, also known as the bible of the fashion industry. The 2013 September issue lineup has been released for Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Lucky and more, and we couldn’t be more excited. From Kate Upton to Blake Lively to Jennifer Lawrence, we can’t wait to get our hands on the issues! [Fashionista]

We’re always looking for inspiration when it comes to creating creative content, and we’ve got two campaigns on our radar that have witnessed huge success. The first features a campaign to fight depression that was created by Publicis Singapore, taking a simple yet powerful approach to conveying a powerful message by playing with words. The second, created by Molson Canadian, has achieved huge viral success with the ‘Beer Fridge’ campaign, playing on Canadian pride. What do these campaigns have in common? A simple idea that conveys a strong emotion.  [CBC and YouTube]

Barbie has undergone a makeover…one that features ‘real’ proportions. Arist Nickolay Lamm has created a Barbie doll that features the proportions of an average 19-year-old woman…think a 33 inch waist vs. the standard Barbie 18 inch waistline. Demi Lovato’s tweet featuring an image of the new Barbie proportions sparked a viral discussion yesterday, bringing attention to the growing concern surrounding body image issues in young girls. We’re happy to see such a positive reaction to instilling a healthy body image. [International Business News]

Big news in the fashion AND tech industry: YSL’s CEO Paul Geneve has made the switch from leather jackets to IPhone’s as the new VP of Special Projects at Apple. It’s rumoured that Apple is planning to expand into the realm of ‘wearable technology’, perhaps as a move to compete with the new Google Glasses. Fashion design entering the tech world…where do you see this collaboration heading?  [Mashable]

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a “Kitchen Personality” Seasonal Culinary Showcase with premium kitchenware maker ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS – a night of delicious food with a great group of fellow foodies and cooking experts! We transformed Natasha’s home with stations inspired by four “kitchen personalities” – Le Gourmand, The Busy Bee, The Grill Master and The Sweet Tooth. Each served up a variety of tempting dishes prepared with a range of cookware from ZWILLING, DEMEYERE, STAUB and MIYABI designed for grilling, baking, searing and even flipping crepes! Needless to say we satisfied our tastebuds at these four cooking stations starting with…

The Grill Master

These cabbage leaves were cooked with the La Cocotte “French Oven” enamelled Cast Iron Cookware from Staub. Who knew a cast iron dish could cook so effectively on the BBQ?

Le Gourmand

 A delicious salmon seared with ZWILLING® Sensation Cookware Collection, served with steamed bok choy and a special wasabi sauce cooked with ZWILLING® Pro knives.

The Busy Bee

Tasty homecooked macaroni served with cooked bacon and onion bits. These dishes were prepared and cooked in dishes from the Staub ceramics collection; ideal for planning a week’s worth of meals ahead of time!

The Sweet Tooth

Indulgent crepes served with pineapple flambe and hot caramel sauce, all cooked in products from the DEMEYERE collection.

Some more of our photo highlights from the night!

What’s your favourite cooking tool? Tweet us at @natashankpr!