Basic Folds: Kit Hinrichs Unfolds

on November 23rd, 2010

Next time you need inspiration for your brochures, flyers, and so on have a look at this – you’re bound to fins something useful. And it’s great fun to watch, too. (I used the zigzag fold for DL brochures, awesome effect). And of course, the hand folding belongs to Kit Hinrichs of Pentagram fame.

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30 Amazing Manhole Covers

on July 15th, 2010

Yes, apparently manhole covers can be objects of beauty – and designed to boot. Have a look at these works of art (complete with the photographer’s shoes, too cute)!

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Ad of the Day: Amnesty International (print)

on October 21st, 2009

Now this is not something one comes across every day: it’s a campaign for turning in your gun. Simple and very, very effective: structured like a labyrinth, with the gun at the centre of it and the message: “The game ends when they find it. Save a life, give your gun. Disarming house campaign stop. [...]

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Ad of the day: The Economist (bilboard)

on October 21st, 2009

Two of the many ads in the “Get a word view series”. As always, subtle and to the point – and I’m loving the Economist red that make the ad so very distinctive. Click on the image to see the larger version. The Plugs The Team Advertising Agency: BBDO, New York, USA Chief Creative Officers: [...]

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Ad of the day: Volkswagen – The Fun Theory (viral)

on October 20th, 2009

This awesome video is part of an initiative by the folks at Volkswagen in Sweden, called The Fun Theory. The theory is that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. The results seem to confirm the theory – the piano staircase resulted in a 66% increase [...]

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Fashion illustration: Sandra Suy

on October 19th, 2009

I came across Sandra Suy’s work quite recently; I just love fashion illustration (probably because I used to do a bit of it myself in a previous life); and Sandra’s work is sharp, and minimalistic, and beautiful.

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Ad of the Day: Kia Motors (bilboard)

on October 19th, 2009

Very simple and to the point ads for Kia Motors: awesome use of Photoshop in merging types of animals to illustrate product features. Click on the image to see the larger version. Swift and spacious Fast and fuel efficient

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Ad of the Day: Unicef Tap Project / Desperate (TV)

on October 15th, 2009

I don’t think there are many words to describe this. Just heartbreaking. The agency is Casanova Pendrill NY, and they specialise in Hispanic Communications. They also received a wide range of national and international creative awards, including Advertising Age Gold, Silver and Bronze, FIAP gold, silver and bronze, Addy, New York Festival, etc.

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