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Paul Sika Photography
(27 May 2009) - Cote d'Ivoire-based photographer Paul Sika created the environments in his wonderfully colorful and vibrant African series using actors and carefully staged sets to convey a powerful sense of social narrative and open the doors of imagination. The fashion and advertising photographer lets his ideas flow organically, but in the end his photographs are not left to chance. By creating a script and drawing sketches,...
(27 May 2009) - Cote d'Ivoire-based photographer Paul Sika created the environments in his wonderfully colorful and vibrant African series using actors and carefully staged sets to convey a powerful sense of social narrative and open the doors of imagination. The fashion and advertising photographer lets his ideas flow organically, but in the end his photographs are not left to chance. By creating a script and drawing sketches,...
New York Street Advertising Takeover
(30 April 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Finding it difficult to locate a strip of space free from any advertising, Jordan Seiler of Public Ad Campaign did some research and found many of the billboards around New York City are illegal. To propose an alternate use of these city spaces, Seiler organized the New York Street Advertising Takeover, a network of citizens set out to transform the spaces into...
(30 April 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Finding it difficult to locate a strip of space free from any advertising, Jordan Seiler of Public Ad Campaign did some research and found many of the billboards around New York City are illegal. To propose an alternate use of these city spaces, Seiler organized the New York Street Advertising Takeover, a network of citizens set out to transform the spaces into...
Converse by John Varvatos Spring 2009
(05 March 2009) - From the casual distressing of the Slip-On Chucks to Crazy Laces and its 19 eyelets, Converse's ongoing collaboration with designer John Varvatos is all about the details that speak to the common rock 'n' roll ethos shared by the two brands. Now seven seasons into it, the latest collection features a few impressive examples in both apparel and footwear of just how committed the...
(05 March 2009) - From the casual distressing of the Slip-On Chucks to Crazy Laces and its 19 eyelets, Converse's ongoing collaboration with designer John Varvatos is all about the details that speak to the common rock 'n' roll ethos shared by the two brands. Now seven seasons into it, the latest collection features a few impressive examples in both apparel and footwear of just how committed the...
Illustrator Justin Gabbard
(16 January 2009) - I'd been trying to figure out who the illustrator was who had done a few of the beautiful pieces for this year's Kiehl's holiday display for awhile when I was serendipitously pointed toward a certain rep's website to check out some of their illustrators. I discovered it was Justin Gabbard. Score! Since finally coming upon Gabbard's site, I've been back more than a few times...
(16 January 2009) - I'd been trying to figure out who the illustrator was who had done a few of the beautiful pieces for this year's Kiehl's holiday display for awhile when I was serendipitously pointed toward a certain rep's website to check out some of their illustrators. I discovered it was Justin Gabbard. Score! Since finally coming upon Gabbard's site, I've been back more than a few times...
Mühlbauer Campaigns
(23 December 2008) - Among felt molds, colorful ribbons and other bits of visual stimuli found at the Viennese workshop of Mühlbauer, the family-owned hat-makers that goes back three generations, I was particularly taken by the ad campaigns lining the halls. Spanning the decades with smart depictions of stylish women wearing hats, the colors, compositions and aesthetics of the vintage ads are like a walk through a history...
(23 December 2008) - Among felt molds, colorful ribbons and other bits of visual stimuli found at the Viennese workshop of Mühlbauer, the family-owned hat-makers that goes back three generations, I was particularly taken by the ad campaigns lining the halls. Spanning the decades with smart depictions of stylish women wearing hats, the colors, compositions and aesthetics of the vintage ads are like a walk through a history...
Pepsi Max Dying Calorie Campaign
(17 December 2008) - Creating quite the advertising controversy, Düsseldorf-based agency BBDO has accomplished their goal of "creating the world's most compelling content" with their recent campaign for Pepsi Max, Pepsi's new one-calorie soda. Working off the idea that one is the loneliest number, BBDO created a series of cartoon drawings showing the lone calorie taking its life. (Click on the image for an enlarged version). While the campaign...
(17 December 2008) - Creating quite the advertising controversy, Düsseldorf-based agency BBDO has accomplished their goal of "creating the world's most compelling content" with their recent campaign for Pepsi Max, Pepsi's new one-calorie soda. Working off the idea that one is the loneliest number, BBDO created a series of cartoon drawings showing the lone calorie taking its life. (Click on the image for an enlarged version). While the campaign...
The Economist Branded Pizza Boxes
(10 November 2008) - As part of their "Get a World View" campaign, The Economist distributed branded pizza boxes through 20 pizzerias in the Greater Philadelphia area. Each box displays one of a handful of pie charts that show a statistic related to world food distribution, with an emphasis on those used in pizza production. They list things like global wheat consumption, world cheese imports and arable crop...
(10 November 2008) - As part of their "Get a World View" campaign, The Economist distributed branded pizza boxes through 20 pizzerias in the Greater Philadelphia area. Each box displays one of a handful of pie charts that show a statistic related to world food distribution, with an emphasis on those used in pizza production. They list things like global wheat consumption, world cheese imports and arable crop...
Helmut Lang: Alles Gleich Schwer
(25 September 2008) - With support from the "In An Absolut World Campaign," Helmut Lang's second solo exhibition of artistic works explores the world of technology and art by creating an interactive online gallery of "Alles Gleich Schwer," first exhibited in late August in Hannover. The series of installations and objects attempts to address the intersection of the public and private experience. a concept that will be creatively...
(25 September 2008) - With support from the "In An Absolut World Campaign," Helmut Lang's second solo exhibition of artistic works explores the world of technology and art by creating an interactive online gallery of "Alles Gleich Schwer," first exhibited in late August in Hannover. The series of installations and objects attempts to address the intersection of the public and private experience. a concept that will be creatively...
Cia de Foto
(24 September 2008) - Highly stylized, poignant and emotional are words that come to mind upon first encounter with Cia de Foto's breathtaking photographs. The São Paulo photo agency has been going strong for more than a few years now but has just launched a blog that shares news on happenings like what exciting project they're doing next or which international photo event they're participating in (for example,...
(24 September 2008) - Highly stylized, poignant and emotional are words that come to mind upon first encounter with Cia de Foto's breathtaking photographs. The São Paulo photo agency has been going strong for more than a few years now but has just launched a blog that shares news on happenings like what exciting project they're doing next or which international photo event they're participating in (for example,...
Corduroy Magazine No. 3
(08 September 2008) - I recently picked up a copy of issue No.3 of Corduroy Magazine and ended up reading it from cover to cover in one sitting. Named after the idea that a corduroy jacket never goes out of style, the magazine features profiles on up-and-coming and well-known artists, musicians and actors, as well as entire sections devoted to art and fashion. Although this may seem like...
(08 September 2008) - I recently picked up a copy of issue No.3 of Corduroy Magazine and ended up reading it from cover to cover in one sitting. Named after the idea that a corduroy jacket never goes out of style, the magazine features profiles on up-and-coming and well-known artists, musicians and actors, as well as entire sections devoted to art and fashion. Although this may seem like...
Insight Clothing: Dopamine Campaign
(24 July 2008) - The Dopamine campaign is the latest from Australian clothing company, Insight, divided into two inspired and highly original photo/film projects: the Surf and the Skate. Redefining "the life aquatic," the Surf Campaign mixes elements of surrealism, 1950s counterculture and a nuclear/grunge aesthetic. Each of Dustin Humphrey's deftly-composed photographs are bisected into different worlds. In one a surfer floats by in the top half while...
(24 July 2008) - The Dopamine campaign is the latest from Australian clothing company, Insight, divided into two inspired and highly original photo/film projects: the Surf and the Skate. Redefining "the life aquatic," the Surf Campaign mixes elements of surrealism, 1950s counterculture and a nuclear/grunge aesthetic. Each of Dustin Humphrey's deftly-composed photographs are bisected into different worlds. In one a surfer floats by in the top half while...
Flogos
(08 May 2008) - by Maria Argüello We've all heard of high-level advertising but now Flogos has created flying logos. The cloud-like logos are the idea of Francisco Guerra of SnowMasters, a special effects company that specializes in creating snow and foam. Made of helium and soap (the company promises they are environmentally friendly), a Flogo generator (think big, complicated bubble machine) pushes the bubbly creation through a...
(08 May 2008) - by Maria Argüello We've all heard of high-level advertising but now Flogos has created flying logos. The cloud-like logos are the idea of Francisco Guerra of SnowMasters, a special effects company that specializes in creating snow and foam. Made of helium and soap (the company promises they are environmentally friendly), a Flogo generator (think big, complicated bubble machine) pushes the bubbly creation through a...
Kevin Ledo: The Guiding Light
(27 February 2008) - In his latest show Montreal based artist Kevin Ledo references images from highly visible fashion advertisements such as Dior, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. He aims to draw parallels between modern fashion advertising and iconic Christian art of medieval times by transposing methods of religious paintings into an advertising context. Kevin's paintings have been on display to date in both Taiwan and Canada. He is...
(27 February 2008) - In his latest show Montreal based artist Kevin Ledo references images from highly visible fashion advertisements such as Dior, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. He aims to draw parallels between modern fashion advertising and iconic Christian art of medieval times by transposing methods of religious paintings into an advertising context. Kevin's paintings have been on display to date in both Taiwan and Canada. He is...
Fetish by David Lynch and Christian Louboutin
(23 October 2007) - A perfect example of the strange and creative works that can come out of a collaboration between very different artists is the recent project by the filmmaker David Lynch and the shoe designer Christian Louboutin, both absolute masters of their medium. We discovered "Fetish" at Design Art London where these extraordinary shoes by Louboutin and their erotic photographic counterparts by Lynch were on show...
(23 October 2007) - A perfect example of the strange and creative works that can come out of a collaboration between very different artists is the recent project by the filmmaker David Lynch and the shoe designer Christian Louboutin, both absolute masters of their medium. We discovered "Fetish" at Design Art London where these extraordinary shoes by Louboutin and their erotic photographic counterparts by Lynch were on show...
MINI Clubman: The Other View
(27 September 2007) - Flashmobs might be so five years ago, but MINI's latest campaign to promote the new Clubman, (i.e. "the other mini"), adopts the concept for an online series of videos. Starting tomorrow, 28 September 2007, at 4pm BST, they will release a weekly 15-second surrealist interpretation of an everyday event that will only be available on The Other View site for one minute—if you enter three...
(27 September 2007) - Flashmobs might be so five years ago, but MINI's latest campaign to promote the new Clubman, (i.e. "the other mini"), adopts the concept for an online series of videos. Starting tomorrow, 28 September 2007, at 4pm BST, they will release a weekly 15-second surrealist interpretation of an everyday event that will only be available on The Other View site for one minute—if you enter three...
Anthony Burrill: One For Me, One For You
(17 July 2007) - Known for bold graphic work reminiscent of vintage propaganda posters and vector graphic instructions, English artist Anthony Burill created "One For Me, One For You", the latest up in the award-winning Zune Arts project. (Click above image for detail.) Burrill's trademark clean typefaces and line drawings combine with a witty sense of humor to playfully convey simple yet effective messages. Highly sought-after, leading ad...
(17 July 2007) - Known for bold graphic work reminiscent of vintage propaganda posters and vector graphic instructions, English artist Anthony Burill created "One For Me, One For You", the latest up in the award-winning Zune Arts project. (Click above image for detail.) Burrill's trademark clean typefaces and line drawings combine with a witty sense of humor to playfully convey simple yet effective messages. Highly sought-after, leading ad...
Lax(ative) Advertising
(11 May 2007) - Call it ingenious marketing or just plain bad taste, but a company promoting its laxatives on a bus stop billboard on busy Avenida Faria Lima in São Paulo has incorporated toilet lids attached to the seats where bus passengers sit and wait to further drive home its message. Those innocently taking a rest while waiting for their rides on public transport unwittingly become part...
(11 May 2007) - Call it ingenious marketing or just plain bad taste, but a company promoting its laxatives on a bus stop billboard on busy Avenida Faria Lima in São Paulo has incorporated toilet lids attached to the seats where bus passengers sit and wait to further drive home its message. Those innocently taking a rest while waiting for their rides on public transport unwittingly become part...
Advertising Now. Online
(02 May 2007) - Advertising Now. Online is an in depth look at how ads have evolved "beyond the banner." The second book from Taschen's series on advertising, it reviews some of the most compelling and effective ad campaigns found on the web. Profiles of successful ad campaigns from around the world by award-winning agencies, including Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Tribal DDB and OgilvyOne, among others, offer insight...
(02 May 2007) - Advertising Now. Online is an in depth look at how ads have evolved "beyond the banner." The second book from Taschen's series on advertising, it reviews some of the most compelling and effective ad campaigns found on the web. Profiles of successful ad campaigns from around the world by award-winning agencies, including Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Tribal DDB and OgilvyOne, among others, offer insight...
Doyon-Rivest
(06 April 2007) - Using art for brand communication requires finding that tiny, pointy apex fusing creativity, corporate branding and audience to create a message that's strong yet subtle and meaningful yet simple. To pull it off requires not only creative finesse and an appreciation for branding, but also an intimate understanding of audience and human response. It's a tough gig, and few perform it well. In Australia...
(06 April 2007) - Using art for brand communication requires finding that tiny, pointy apex fusing creativity, corporate branding and audience to create a message that's strong yet subtle and meaningful yet simple. To pull it off requires not only creative finesse and an appreciation for branding, but also an intimate understanding of audience and human response. It's a tough gig, and few perform it well. In Australia...
MINI Motorby Billboard
(14 February 2007) - MINI of BMW is using advanced technology to communicate directly with drivers through talking billboards called MINI Motorby. Instead of seeing billboards with the same mind-numbing casino ad, these boards feature a changing array of unique, personal and unexpected messages which are triggered by the MINI owner utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)—the same kind used in passports and credit cards. The billboards generate...
(14 February 2007) - MINI of BMW is using advanced technology to communicate directly with drivers through talking billboards called MINI Motorby. Instead of seeing billboards with the same mind-numbing casino ad, these boards feature a changing array of unique, personal and unexpected messages which are triggered by the MINI owner utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)—the same kind used in passports and credit cards. The billboards generate...
Hoopla
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
Timothy Neve
(27 November 2006) - A National Institude of Dramatic Arts graduate, renowned for theatre set and costume design, Timothy Neve creates identity with flair. Taking branding from "inception to unique advertising aesthetics," the Newcastle-based designer channels his creative graphic design concepts through to feature advertisements, chic interiors and tailored costumes, creating a flourishing identity throughout all aspects of branding. With artwork featured in Australia's Vogue and Hong Kong's...
(27 November 2006) - A National Institude of Dramatic Arts graduate, renowned for theatre set and costume design, Timothy Neve creates identity with flair. Taking branding from "inception to unique advertising aesthetics," the Newcastle-based designer channels his creative graphic design concepts through to feature advertisements, chic interiors and tailored costumes, creating a flourishing identity throughout all aspects of branding. With artwork featured in Australia's Vogue and Hong Kong's...
Paint
(18 October 2006) - Following the virally renowned bouncy ball ad (and subsequent Paint," Sony's latest Bravia spot, is an orgasmic choreography of rainbow-colored paint explosions. Directed by Jonathan Glazer, who's known for his music videos, the piece took 10 days and 250 people to film and five days and 60 people to clean up. via Josh Spear ...
(18 October 2006) - Following the virally renowned bouncy ball ad (and subsequent Paint," Sony's latest Bravia spot, is an orgasmic choreography of rainbow-colored paint explosions. Directed by Jonathan Glazer, who's known for his music videos, the piece took 10 days and 250 people to film and five days and 60 people to clean up. via Josh Spear ...
After These Messages
(17 October 2006) - Geared towards communications professionals, After These Messages is the perfect forum for anyone who has ever looked at an ad and thought "How can they sleep at night?" An online campaign, it allows members to review advertising and other forms of communication through both a creative and ethical lens. Once a piece of communication is reviewed, it’s placed on a New York magazine-style marketing...
(17 October 2006) - Geared towards communications professionals, After These Messages is the perfect forum for anyone who has ever looked at an ad and thought "How can they sleep at night?" An online campaign, it allows members to review advertising and other forms of communication through both a creative and ethical lens. Once a piece of communication is reviewed, it’s placed on a New York magazine-style marketing...
Coin Dominoes Video
(17 October 2006) - Whether it's the beauty of snaking lines or the satisfying delight of watching a chain reaction, everyone loves a domino rally. This understated ad one-ups the concept, clocking over two minutes of an unbelievably long trail of falling golden coins. Dare Digital, the firm behind it, claims there are actually 10,000 pound coins used, but we're not counting. ...
(17 October 2006) - Whether it's the beauty of snaking lines or the satisfying delight of watching a chain reaction, everyone loves a domino rally. This understated ad one-ups the concept, clocking over two minutes of an unbelievably long trail of falling golden coins. Dare Digital, the firm behind it, claims there are actually 10,000 pound coins used, but we're not counting. ...
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