Friday, July 11, 2008

COOL


this isn't ads or design, hell, it's not even art, its just cool. AND, I'll be doing this at home soon. Hard to find subwoofers any more though. Corn Starch, H2O, and a beat. Check it out.

So that's where those pictures went




I am a geek, it is probably a prerequisite for our industry. Most just grow out of it. Most, still, these pull me in, it is part the personalities behind the costume (actual, not fictional) part, these just look like they were taken by chance, by mistake, almost stolen. Steve Schofield

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Beautiful, and Made of Wood





Check out the work of artist Adam Haynes. Beautiful, clean, sim-ple and wooden. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to that combination, but his work successfully captures my attention. Head on over to Stickfort to see more.

Better than a Resume




Would immediately garner both attention and phone calls, this is how you find our next job. Bravo.

Elephants



Ask for More. Not the most clever headline, but really like the story telling.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Art.com art installation



I now take six and a half minutes from your day, and in return, you get so much more.

Prius, No Holds Barred





Nicely put.

Monday, July 7, 2008

What the Font


Ok, font lovers aren't always good designers. Take What the Font for example, nice service, needs web help.
Ever wanted to find a font just like the one used by certain publications, corporations, or ad campaigns? Well now you can, using our WhatTheFont font recognition system. Upload a scanned image of the font and instantly find the closest matches in our database. If WhatTheFont can’t figure it out, you can submit your image to the WhatTheFont Forum where cloak-draped font enthusiasts around the world will help you out!

Rubix Cube Turns 25




I wish I'd thought of that.

Old Spice


OMG, this is just plain awesome. Forget tag, axe or any other brand, these guys just got me for life.

Net Nutrality



The Ninja is becoming a staple, now, net nutrality, what is it, ask da ninja.

Sorbent



Very Brittish feeling, which is odd since it is from Australia. Hmmmm. Either way, didn't see the end coming, which makes for good advertising. Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, Australia.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Great Explanation of Benefits


Benefit is clear, and the piece is simple.

Looking for a New Camera?

Head over to Mark Steven's Blog, he has a few pointers for those of you that are looking, including tips for What do you most want to do with the camera? Do you want to do low light work or portraits or just have something durable?
How often do you see yourself using it? How much room for growth do you want? How much do you want the camera to think for you? Tons of great info pulled into one place, head over for a few tips.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Scrabble ad



Scrabble ads, the new Lego ads.
OGILVY & MATHER, Paris, France

Adweek on Stories

"Narrative is the experience. As the Web becomes the preferred destination for brand exploration, digital experiences must become richer, deeper, and more able to tell compelling stories. If your brand experience depends entirely on pages and clicks, it's time to wonder, 'What is my story?'"

Nothing extremely new for those in the know, the new news is that the old guard, the brands that take forever to change, are starting to take notice. Full article here.

Roger's Coach



Nike spot for Roger Federer that steps away from in your face action and brings a bit of humr. Nicely shot, good "acting" by Roger and nice casting of the coach.
Also, Roger has a nice logo.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Yes, At least he does





Yes, gas is high, and yes they are better for the environment. But they produce soooo much smug (yes it's a reference to South Park, and yes, I liked the episode). Finally, now, the real voice of advertising is here. At least he drives a Prius, everything will be OK, M'Kay.

Syd Mead Still Going Strong


The man is truly a legend and I, for one, am happy to see he's still churning out visionary artwork.
See some more here. Via Treehugger.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Love Your Job




This seems to be the extension of a campaign years ago, these are a bit more clever. I say that these jobs are tough, yet they still don't have clients poo-poo-ing the work, lousy direction, or deadlines. So ye, there are days I like to be here.
SCHOLZ & FRIENDS, Berlin, Germany