iPod Shuffle Ads

Advertising Agency: Cap Q, New York, USA

Creative Director / Art Director / Copywriter / Illustrator: Steve Quint

Ads for the ultra-tiny iPod Shuffle. These prints are relatable and visually shows how the product is used. Two points for Cap Q.

Coca Cola Can Design

Coke representatives were given out free cans of soda the other day. Gladly, I took one and then realized the sweet design on the can. It's a special edition, Summer 2009 can. I tried to see if there was more designs out there, but I couldn't find any. I LOVE the aviators. Love.

Enjoy Everything Responsibly

This is one of the 103 mini "protest signs" designed in honor of the 60th anniversary of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights). I like the humor of it, combined with the simple design. More info about the project can be found here.

Alternative Rugby Commentary Website

I love the Alternative Rugby Commentary website, its fun and not what would be expected of a rugby website. I guess that explains the alternative part of their name, haha...check it out.

Skateboard Staircase

So after finding the Zoo York designs I started to search for more skateboard designs. Instead I found these skateboard stairs, which I think are amazing!
Found here.

Zoo York Skateboard Designs

Literature/Architecture

Food/the Arts

Tourism/Transit

I love these skateboard decks created by Mark Owens and Matt Owens of Athletics, an art and design collective out of Brooklyn. The boards, created for Zoo York, "represent the socio-cultural realms of Literature, Architecture, The Arts, Transit, Food and Tourism. Together the series encompasses New York’s 'Urbane Jungle.'" The bright colors and iconic images really pop.

Hero Design

These rockin' posters are by Hero Design Studio in Buffalo, New York. The studio specializes in music related designs and there is even a Hero's Boutique. According to their blog, the boutique is 'Western New York's largest retailer of limited edition designer toys, silkscreen concert posters, P22 font collections & so much more designer geek stuff." Enjoy!

Olly Moss Designs

These are some sweet designs by wickedly talented Olly Moss. I absolutely love the recreations of movie posters. It took me a second to understand the Die Hard poster, but as a big fan of the movie, I soon understood it and loved it even more. Definitely check out Moss' website, there's plenty of great work.

West Surfing Logo

At first, I didn't think much of the logo for West Surfing but then I thought, it's actually perfect. The wave style W is perfect for the surfing retail company. Hang ten.

The Quiet Revolution

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Book Cover for Random House

These are illustrations by Claire Scully, a London based visual wizard. More of her work can be found at her website, the quiet revolution. She does typography, portraits, paintings, drawings, three dimensional work, you name it. I especially love the To Kill a Mockingbird cover.

Poppies

Another stumble upon find. Beautiful image of poppies in bloom.
Unsure of who took it, but found it on this website.

Old School Brewers Logo

In my opinion, the old Milwaukee Brewers logo is one of the best logos ever created. Using a m and a b to form a baseball glove was pure brilliance. Whoever made it, knocked it out of the park.

Colorful Village Photo

Not sure where this photo was taken but it is absolutely captivating.
Found it here.

Eric Carle Note

The great Eric Carle pays tribute to the great Jane Goodall. His work always amazes me and I would love to go to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

Take Nothing

A philosophy for any outdoor activity.

Cosmo Cricket Paper

These paper products are created by Cosmo Cricket, my latest find in card making supplies. Their site is completely adorable, just like their products. The paper above are from the "Snorkel" collection. I love all the vibrant colors, especially with summer coming up. Called Umbrellas, Carbonation, Beach Towel, and Current, they make any project pop. Below are two paper styles from the "Mr. Campy" collection, Go Jumpina Lake and Happy Campers (love them!)

Signs Short Film

I stumbled upon this short film a few days ago. I'd rarely sit through a 12 minute video, but "Signs" caught my interest and kept me captivated. The director, Patrick Hughes, has several great commercials on his website and a few other short films. The spot was created by @radical.media, a multi-disciplinary integrated media company that has a wide portfolio with several talented professionals including Hughes.

Bosch IXO Ad

Advertising Agency: Jung von Matt/Elbe, Hamburg
Executive Creative Directior: Sascha Hanke, Wolf Heumann
Creative Directior: Andreas Ottensmeier, Harald Gasper
Art Direction: Roman Mitterer
Copy: Christine Graf

Copy reads, "Unexpectedly powerful: the IXO with Lithium-Ion technology." Art direction like this catches the eye, then brings the reader in to figure it out, through the copy. Perfect harmony.

Minnesota Zoo Logo

I love the Minnesota Zoo logo. It's a beautiful mix of animal and fauna, and easy to visually understand. The repetitive leaves that translate into the spots of the big cat work wonderfully. Absolutely fabulous.

Paul Newman Poster

It took me a few seconds to figure out how this piece works. The 2001 film festival poster portrays one of my all time favs, Paul Newman. Tilt your head to the left. Then to the right. Hopefully you'll see it now. Found here.

Satisfaction Typeface

Apparently Mick Jagger never saw this typeface. Called "Satisfaction" this might be hard to read when small, but it is still gorgeous. Found it here.

Paul Lee Design

Brilliant images created by Los Angeles graphic designer Paul Lee. He crafted these images in '07. Lee has an amazing and extensive portfolio including work for Lexus, Acura, Google, Adobe, Sony and Nike. His work is definitely worth checking out!

Hot Wheels

"Parquet"/"Carpet"/"Tile"

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy, London; UK Creative Director: Alasdair Graham; Head Of Art: Andy Bird; Art; Directors: Andy Wyton, Jason Mendes; Copywriters: Jason Mendes, Andy Wyton; Photographers: Chris Jelley, Photolibrary; Retoucher: Trevor Qizilbash @ Tag; Art Buyers: Coral Stafford, Brigette Martin; Agency; Producer: Mark Doyle; Account Manager: Leah Walsh; Account Supervisor: Kate Dowling

Produced by Ogilvy, London, this campaign plays off the setting Hot Wheels are used within: the home (specifically different flooring in a home.) This idea also taps into the key insight that a child is not imagining their Hot Wheels driving around their living room or kitchen, but rather places like a forest or an ocean-side highway. By integrating both images, the prints show the reality of Hot Wheels and the imagination of a child. I also like that these ads don't show the product. It is uneccessary and would just add clutter. The strong visual protrays just what needs to be said.

PSYOP: Adidas

This is one example of the sweet work being made over at PSYOP, an animation extraordinaire company out of N.Y. and L.A. Their other work is definitely worth checking out.

Faces of Typefaces

It amazes me what people can do with typefaces. Check out more typeface portraits here.

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation: Deathbed

Advertising Agency: CHI&Partners, London, UK
Creative Director: Ewan Paterson
Art Director: Dave Masterman
Copywriter

: Ed Edwards
Photographer: Stock
Designer: Kylie McLean

I love this kind of ad. It is completely visual with no need for copy (not to knock copy!) It is also an image that instantly is understandable. While the message couldn't be clearer: cigarettes=death. The quicker an audience can understand your message, the more likely they won't dismiss it. Sometimes, ads have an amazing creative idea but it takes to long to get it, whether it is the visual and/or the copy. As an ad lover, I'd take an extra moment to figure such pieces out, but most consumers won't. Luckily, this ad sidesteps that trouble by making the idea easy to grasp.

Brazilian Association of Advertising Agencies

Advertising Agency: Neogama/BBH, São Paulo, Brazil
Executive Creative Director /Copywriter: Alexandre Gama
Art Director: Márcio Ribas

Way to sell yourself smartly. The mark of a good ad agency.