The design profession comes with its fair share of rewards and challenges. As you evolve and move up in terms of experience, things change. You become more observant, more curious and pay more attention to detail. Looking at the lighter side of these quirks, the cool folks at Creative Market have created an amusing list of 10 side effects of becoming a designer. Check it out … [Read more...]
Designers Are Sharing Their Everyday Problems On Twitter, Here Are The Funniest Ones
Designers across the globe are using the hashtag #DesignerProblems to share their funny everyday problems, quirks and experiences on Twitter. From 'slow loading time' and client feedback to typography and OCD, the design Twitterati is letting off steam big time. Here are a few of the best ones. … [Read more...]
Funny Department Store Ad Shows Real-Life Shoplifters Caught Red-Handed
British department store Harvey Nichols has come up with an amusing ad to promote its rewards app. The 90-second video features real CCTV footage of shoplifters caught in the act and trying to escape. Their faces were obscured with funny animations to protect their identity. The tagline at the end says "Love freebies? Get them legally". Check it out below. … [Read more...]
Punny Pixels – A Series Of Clever Visual Puns That’ll Make You Smile
Punny Pixels is a fun series of visual puns by Singapore-based ad creatives Eunice Ng and Nandini Trivedi. The art-copy duo's love for clever puns, wordplay and graphic illustrations resulted in this witty, ever-growing collection that's gained quite a following on Instagram. Here are a few of their best ones. … [Read more...]
Babies Show Off Their ‘Pooface’ In This Epic Pampers Ad That’ll Make You Laugh
If you find babies adorable, you're going to love this hilarious Pampers ad from Saatchi & Saatchi London. The 75-second spot shows the facial expressions of ten adorable babies in super slow motion, right when they're about to perform 'number two'. The ad was shot at 400 frames per second by film production company Great Guns and won awards for casting and editing at … [Read more...]
Artist Creates Fascinating Visuals By Cleverly Placing Two Different Photos Side By Side
'ComboPhoto' is an intriguing personal project by Atlanta-based art/creative director Stephen McMennamy. He clicks photographs of two different objects, splits them in half and places them next to each other to form a funny, quirky mash-up that boggles the mind. No Photoshop, just clever photography and placement. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
10 Famous Proverbs Tweaked For Graphic Designers
Manchester-based design studio Madrigal Creative has come up with an amusing series of 'Graphic Design Proverbs' that combine famous proverbs with graphic design puns. So, "Better safe than sorry" becomes "Better SAVE than sorry". "Marry in haste, repent at leisure" becomes "MERGE in haste, repent at leisure". Check out the full list below. … [Read more...]
35 Funniest Book Titles And Covers
They say don't judge a book by it's cover, but there are some exceptions to the rule. Make no mistake about it, each of these books is (or was) actually available for sale. Though we have no clue how many copies books like "Fancy Coffins" and "Goodbye Testicles" sold, we're pretty sure their titles made more buzz than the content inside. Check out the list below. … [Read more...]
“Don’t Let Colors Run Out When You Need Them” – These Ink Cartridge Ads Are Hilarious
Here's a funny campaign by Ogilvy Colombia for Ecofill Printer Cartridges that won a Gold Lion under the outdoor category at Cannes. The 4-ad series shows different groups of people, inappropriately losing their cyan/magenta/yellow/black (CMYK) clothes with a tagline that says "Don't let colors run out when you need them the most." Check out the ads below. … [Read more...]
NYC Driver Refused To Move His Taxi, So This Tiny Traffic Cop Lifted It Off The Ground
When Jenni, a meter maid in New York City, came across a rude cab driver who refused to move his car, she decided to teach him a lesson he won't forget. Onlookers were shocked to see Jenni lift the SUV from the front and drop it back on the ground. Watch the video below to know more. … [Read more...]
32 Clever Illustrations That Show The Two Kinds Of People In The World
There are two kinds of people - morning people and those who want to shoot morning people (designers are usually nocturnal and hence fall under the latter). Portuguese art director Joao Rocha has created a fun series of minimalist illustrations that classifies people into two broad groups based on their daily habits and preferences. Check out some of the good ones below. … [Read more...]
24 Creative Windshield Notes For Drivers Who Parked Horribly
We see them every day. Cars parked horribly by inconsiderate drivers who just don't give a sh*t. Most of us yell, abuse and drive off. But some crazy souls just don't want to be messed with. Here are 24 genius responses to bad parking that might 'inspire' you to do the same. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
11 Fonts That Designers Love To Hate
Every design project is unique and requires a typeface that matches the visual aesthetics and compliments the content. However, there are some typefaces that designers try to steer clear of, because they find them ugly, outdated or overused. Today's post showcases a cool series of posters by Creative Market titled "Fonts designers love to hate". Bear in mind that some of … [Read more...]
20 Lies Designers Tell Their Clients
Have you ever given a client two "options" of the same design just because you weren't able to decide which font was better? Have you ever force-fitted the golden ratio on to a logo just to impress the client? If yes, then know this - you are not alone. We've all done the same at some point or the other. Creative Market has compiled a list of funny lies that designers often … [Read more...]
Here’s A Clever Billboard Designed To Make You Want Coffee
Based on the fact that yawning is contagious, Café Pelé came up with an interesting stunt at the Fradique Coutinho metro station in São Paulo. They installed a digital billboard with motion sensors that played a video of a man yawning every time someone came close to the display. As a result, most of the commuters themselves started yawning, after which, a crew of glamour girls … [Read more...]
21 Things Clients Should Never Say To Designers
Creative Market has compiled a funny list of client emails that designers absolutely dread receiving. Most of them are plain old client stupidity, but some (like the payment-related ones) are just pure evil. Check out the compilation below. … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Embarrasses Movie Latecomers In Funny Theatre Stunt For The New Passat
To highlight the pedestrian detector on the new Passat, Volkswagen came up with this cheeky stunt in Proyecciones cinema in Madrid. Before the movie started, when the trailers were rolling, latecomers were put in the spotlight with a beeping sound in the background. The audience had no clue what was going on. Watch the video below to know more. … [Read more...]
LOL: 18 Things You Should Never Say To Agency Employees
Agency employees get a fair share of cliché feedback from clients, co-workers and everyone else. In an interesting exercise, Adweek asked veterans from the industry to share the most annoying comments they get to hear on a daily basis. Here's what they had to say. … [Read more...]
27 Funny But Thought-Provoking Images Of How Smartphones Have Taken Over Our Lives
A few days back, we came across a poster that had a beautiful picture of a beach with a headline that said "Can you give up your phone, TV and computer for 24 hours?" This sparked an interesting debate here at DS. Most of us agreed that no TV for 24 hours wouldn't be a problem. No computer? Manageable on a non-working day. But any plans to carry out this 24 hour digital detox … [Read more...]
Beer Company Replaces Rugby Players’ Missing Teeth With Implants That Can Open Bottles
Ogilvy Argentina has come up with a crazy campaign for Salta beer. Rugby players who lost their teeth on the field can now get implants for free. But Salta wanted to make it even more special for these brave athletes who gave everything for their team. They developed a unique dental implant, a specially designed tooth that can open beer bottles. Watch the video below to know … [Read more...]
LOL: A 13-Step Guide To Starting Your Own Creative Agency
Tired of all the crap that goes on in your agency? Why not go the entrepreneurial route and show them how it's done. Here's a 13-step definitive guide to starting your own creative agency. This handy graphic was created by designer/photographer Ben Horsley, after hours of extensive research on all the successful agencies in the industry. From naming and staffing to … [Read more...]
15 Funny Confessions From Designers; Which One Can You Relate To?
Be honest, have you ever used Comic Sans in your designs? Or a copyrighted image from Google Images? Do you really like the 'flat design' trend that's taken over every interface these days? How often do you actually kern? Creative Market has come up with a series of 15 typographic posters filled with funny confessions from designers who want take a load off their chest. Check … [Read more...]
LOL: 9 Things Clients Say When They Don’t Want To Pay For Work
Mumbai-based creative agency Pixel Fox Studios has come up with a hilarious series of typography posters that show the stuff clients say when they don't want to pay full (or any) price for creative work. If you've been in the business long enough, we bet you've come across at least one of these phrases. If you're just venturing into the industry, think of these as a heads up. … [Read more...]
15 Funny Posters About This Generation’s Tech Addiction That Are Unfortunately True
As per a 2011 study released by CourseSmart and Wakefield Research, 38% of college students can't go 10 minutes without checking their email, tablet or smart phone. A 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that a significant majority of kids and teens spend about 75% of their waking hours attached to a screen of some sort. A Nielsen 2010 study shows that American … [Read more...]
50 Memes Designers And Developers Will Relate To
Few weeks back, we shared 27 funny posters and charts that graphic designers will relate to. The post was a huge hit with over two million views so far. Most of our readers wanted us to do a web designer/developer version of the same. Which is why today's post for our web-savvy friends is almost double the size of the previous one. Check out these 50 funny comics, memes, … [Read more...]
I Show The Secret Life Of Superheroes When They’re Not Saving The World
Superheroes are people too. When they’re not saving the world, they’re pretty much leading normal lives like the rest of us. That includes doing household chores, running errands, hanging out with friends, goofing around and trying to impress the women around them. Based on this crazy idea, Indonesian photographer Edy Hardjo offers a hilarious glimpse into the everyday lives of … [Read more...]
34 CSS Puns That Prove Designers Have A Great Sense Of Humor
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a stylesheet language that defines how the content on a web page is to be displayed with colors, borders, fonts, backgrounds, etc. Inspired by this Reddit thread, today's post showcases 34 CSS puns that'll put a smile on every web designer's face. The interesting bit is that even if you have no clue about the technicalities, you'll still … [Read more...]
Creative Pick Up Lines To Use On Designers And Filmmakers
Conventional pick up lines are for conventional people. We creative types are different. To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, Mumbai-based digital production company Supari Studios came up with "Filmmaker's Pick Up Lines" - a series of five illustrations featuring clever one-liners that can be used on/by directors, cinematographers, graphic designers, editors and animators. … [Read more...]
Obama Gets Goofy, Takes A Selfie And Breaks The Internet With 20 Million Views In 19 Hours
Obama's video collaboration with BuzzFeed for HealthCare.gov has skyrocketed to the top of the viral video charts with over 20 million views in just 19 hours. Titled "Things Everybody Does But Doesn't Talk About", the video shows POTUS making goofy faces in the mirror, using a selfie stick and even 'blaming President Obama' when his cookie doesn't fit into his glass of milk. … [Read more...]
40 Funny And Creative Bar Signs That’ll Make You Step In And Grab A Drink
Clever advertising doesn’t always originate from fancy agencies hired by Fortune 500 companies. You’ll find the catchiest slogans and wittiest taglines outside small shops and businesses aiming to increase footfalls and sales. Today’s post showcases 40 hilariously creative chalkboards/signboards used by street pubs and bars to entice customers to step in and grab a drink. Check … [Read more...]
LOL: 21 Things That Demanding Clients Say When They’re In Bed
Ever wondered how your typical clients would be in atypical situations? Mumbai-based marketing agency Chimp&z Inc has come up with #ClientsInBed - a series of humorous illustrations that imagine what hard-to-please clients would say when they're "doing it". What kind of feedback would they give before, during and after their performance. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
22 Clever Posters That Show The Differences Between Copywriters And Art Directors
In the late 1950s, advertising legend Bill Bernbach came up with the idea of pairing art directors and copywriters into teams. The strategy worked and DDB ended up creating some of the most iconic work of that era. Since then, the art-copy team structure came into existence at most, if not all, agencies. … [Read more...]
This Hilarious Comic Strip Shows How Clients Ruin Web Design Projects
Renowned cartoonist Matthew Inman (a.k.a. founder of The Oatmeal) has come up with an epic comic strip that shows how idiotic clients drive web designers nuts with horrible feedback that makes their website look like crap. The sequence of events is hilariously depicted with footnotes from the author's actual experiences. If you've been in the business long enough you must … [Read more...]
27 Funny Posters And Charts That Graphic Designers Will Relate To
We at DS come across a lot of memes, comics and artworks that offer a hilarious look into the life and mind of a graphic designer. So we thought, why not collate a few good ones into one cool post? Who knows, it might even drive some sense into an unreasonable client and make him/her change his/her attitude? Wishful thinking, we guess. Enough talk, check them out below. … [Read more...]
These Clever Photos Of Miniature Figures Take You Through Life In An Agency
Every agency is unique in its own way but certain aspects remain the same. A buzzing work environment, difficult clients, weekend brainstormings, deadlines, booze-heavy parties and the endless debates between creative and accounts are just a few elements that can be found in most, if not all agencies. Seattle-based digital strategist Derrick Lin captures the daily moments of … [Read more...]
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