March 12, 2008

Choice.

No matter your stance on gun control, you’ve at least got to feel the tiniest bit of apprehension come the end of this one…

:: via Fresh Peel

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January 18, 2008

Adland.

Working in the fields of advertising and graphic design is incredible first and foremost for the knowledge you get to be a part of. Let me clarify, there are few careers that allow you to come into contact with as many different things – be they products, services, etc – as advertising and design. I constantly feel like I’m turning over a new leaf, starting a new chapter, (insert cliche here) and never have the chance to feel stagnant at my job. Sometimes I need to remember those things when a client pisses me off or a project isn’t going exactly as I would like.

That being said, I’m really pumped about Mark Tungate’s new book Adland: A Global History of Advertising. It examines modern advertising from it’s origins in the 19th century to the present while focusing on major industry players like Tom Bernakin, Jean-Marie Dru and John Hegarty. I know, I know, a boring read for anyone not in the industry but a virtual History of Advertising for those of us who live it in everyday life.

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December 14, 2007

Coke Side of Life.

I came across this series of Coke posters in the Coke Side of Life campaign today and fell in love with them. Apparently only the first one was actually used. Wish they were for sale because I’d love to have a set. What a great color palette!




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December 3, 2007

Beringer Vineyard.

The new TV spot from Beringer Vineyards really caught my eye over the weekend. It almost reminds me of clay-mation except executed with plain old white paper. Makes me want to experiment with some stop action. Check it out here.

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November 9, 2007

Disney Dream Portrait Series.

I think Annie Leibovitz is one of – if not the – most talented photographers of the past century. Her work seems to capture moments of emotion like no other. This year Disney Parks are celebrating the Year of a Million Dreams and chose Annie to photograph the Disney Dream Portrait Series depicting famous actors, actresses and athletes as popular Disney characters. Once again Leibovitz has impressed me with the mood and emotion she is capable of creating in any given photograph. Love these and I’m hoping a series will be released at some point for purchase!











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October 11, 2007

Marian Bantjes.

Marian Bantjes is a design genius as far as I’m concerned. I’m literally ready to sing her praises from the rooftops. I love her even more for refering to her gorgeous designs for the latest Saks Fifth Avenue campaign as “swirly stuff” – fantastic!

Bantjes was hired for the project by Michael Beirut of Pentagram. After creating the signature Want It! piece, they moved on to the accompanying eighteen – nine each for men and women. Even Bantjes was suprised when the design didn’t stop there. Saks proceeded to create 3D sculptures of the “swirly stuff,” as well as surface coverings, wallpaper and carpeting.

I wish you could buy these pieces somewhere…maybe once they call it a day with this campaign it’ll hit eBay? Craziner things have happened.


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October 9, 2007

The Economist.

I’ve always loved the stark, yet bold, juxtaposition of The Economist’s red and white ads. Up until this point, however, they’ve always been type only without an image in sight. Last week adgoodness posted their latest campaign which has taken an interesting graphic turn and I’m fascinated. They have a sort of inspirational poster feel about them – but in a good way. Still eye-catching, but in a completely different way. That I’m always a sucker for an illustrated headline doesn’t hurt either.



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