Derby, a husky born with deformed front paws, was going to be euthanized or "put down" before Peace and Paws, a dog rescue group in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, took him in. Derby's life changed majorly after a lady named Tara Anderson fostered him. … [Read more...]
Veteran Designer Cracks Logo Design Challenge In 15 Mins; Shares Tricks Of The Trade
Aaron Draplin runs a one-man design shop called Draplin Design Co. in Portland, Oregon. He's known for his no-nonsense, straightforward approach to design and has worked with clients like ESPN, Nike, New York Times, Wired, Old Spice and Obama Administration to name a few. When online education company Lynda.com challenged him to create a logo for a fictional construction … [Read more...]
32 Brilliant Illustrations That Will Make You Stop And Think
Imagine being able to connect two different eras through one visual medium. That's what makes the work of British illustrator John Holcroft so special. Drawing inspiration from 1950s screen print posters, he creates retro style illustrations that depict what's wrong with the world today. Holcraft's quirky, satirical works of art cover contemporary issues like society's … [Read more...]
Zero Budget, No Agency, 110 Million Views – This Is One Of The Most Viral Ads Of All Time
If you think you need a big budget or a big agency to create a great ad, think again. A video mashup by Animals Australia titled "People Being Awesome" has received over 110 million views, 2.4 million Facebook shares, and 988,000 likes till date. What makes it even more interesting is the fact that Animals Australia has no dedicated marketing team. This video was put … [Read more...]
35 Genius Packaging Designs
In today's competitive business environment, product packaging is as crucial as the product itself. Apart from being visually appealing, your package design needs to be practical, usable, and make the consumer prefer your product over the competitor's. Brands like Apple, who get it right, pay a lot of attention to the minutest details and create an experience around … [Read more...]
19 Amazing Photoshop Manipulations
Buenos Aires-based art director and digital artist Martin De Pasquale uses Photoshop to create crazy photo manipulations that show impossible realities with himself as the subject. Some of them are visual metaphors while the others are just wild or funny. Check out 19 of De Pasquale's best works followed by a behind-the-scenes video that shows how he goes about creating … [Read more...]
This Company 3D-Prints Old Photos So The Blind Can Relive Their Memories
'Touchable Memories' is a social project that 3D-prints old photos for the blind so they can touch, feel and relive their cherished moments like never before. Think of it as Braille for photos. Developed by Spanish creative agency LOLA for Singapore-based Pirate3D Printers, the purpose of this experiment is to show how technology and 3D printing can be used to make an impact … [Read more...]
32 Creative And Unique Business Cards That Stand Out
Looking for an innovative business card to impress prospective clients? Check out these 32 ingenious examples that are sure to leave a lasting impression. It’s interesting to see not just creative businesses like agencies, design firms, and photographers using unconventional cards but also lawyers, doctors, and finance professionals. … [Read more...]
27 Inspiring Quotes Beautifully Illustrated With Minimalist Posters
Get inspired by these famous words of wisdom that have been wonderfully illustrated by Toronto-based artist Ryan McArthur. Using monochromatic design, Ryan manages to create a beautiful visual representation of the quote which is elegantly minimal, yet impactful. The typography is spot on and so are the shades of grey (and in some cases blue). Check out the compilation … [Read more...]
Artist Creates Powerful Illustrations That Will Make You Stop And Think
Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world today. From politics and war to society and social media, his work covers a wide range of issues. Kuczynski is widely considered to be one of the most influential contemporary artists in his genre and has received more than 100 awards and distinctions. Check out … [Read more...]
60 Powerful Social Issue Ads That’ll Make You Stop And Think
We've seen some great public service announcements recently which made us wonder - why not do a post on the best PSA campaigns in the last couple of years? We scoured the internet, filtered the not-so-great ones and came up with this list of 60 hard-hitting ads that deal with social, environmental, health and other issues. From ad school assignments to Cannes-winners, these … [Read more...]
This Digital Billboard Delivers A Powerful ‘Hair-Raising’ Message Every Time A Train Passes By
Earlier this year, pharmacy brand Apotek promoted their hair products with a digital billboard in a Swedish subway that showed a woman's hair being blown by the wind every time a train arrived. The ad was a viral success and has now prompted this Swedish Foundation to deliver a powerful public service announcement using the same idea. Watch below. … [Read more...]
50 Incredibly Creative Logos With Hidden Meanings
Looking for some logo design inspiration? Here are 50 ingenious examples that carry dual meanings in their design. The hidden symbols explain either the nature of the business or are a clever visual representation of its name. The symbolism is obvious in some cases but skillfully subtle in most. All in all, the designers behind these logos seem to have nailed the art … [Read more...]
This Anti-War Video Plays Backwards And Is Probably The Most Impactful Ad Of The Year
We've seen some great public service announcements this year, but this one is a notch above the rest. Titled 'In Reverse', the 1½-min film starts with the aftermath of a bombing in a Syrian playground. The events are shown in reverse slow-motion, going back to the point before the impact of the explosion.The entire film has been shot brilliantly and towards the end, we see the … [Read more...]
This Clever Digital Tweak By The World Health Org. Resulted In A Huge Increase In Blood Donations
Like many countries, Namibia suffers from a shortage of blood donations with only 0.6% of the population participating as donors. On June 14, World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation and agency Advantage Y&R decided to use the power of digital media to 'share' the message and turn things around. … [Read more...]
What An Epic Way To Promote A Good Cause…The Ending Will Surely Make You Smile
This has to be one of the best public service announcements we've seen all year. Titled "It's Payback Time", the 2-minute animated clip from Nexus Productions UK tells the apocalyptic tale of a world inhabited by certain bean-like creatures. A mysterious blue substance arrives and causes the massive destruction of their entire existence. Towards the end, the viewer realises … [Read more...]
This Swedish Artist’s Photoshop Skills Are Pure Awesome
A wild imagination coupled with phenomenal image-editing skills makes for a killer combo. That's the story of Swedish photographer and retouch artist Erik Johansson, who creates surreal images in Photoshop by recombining hundreds of original photographs and raw materials. Erik's work is a benchmark in terms of photo-retouching and he has been a speaker at events like TED and … [Read more...]
Just 10 Of These Cleverly Designed Donation Boxes Resulted In Over 10,000 Donations For UNICEF
Such a simple idea. Such a powerful impact. UNICEF and agency Daehong Communications in Seoul, Korea, came up with these special donation boxes called Roly-polies that resulted in a significant increase in donations by analogously showing people the benefits of their contribution. … [Read more...]
50 Perfectly Timed Photos That Will Make You Look Twice
If owning a camera makes someone a photographer, then everyone who owns a frying pan is a chef. The art of photography is not about pushing a button on an expensive SLR. It’s about honing your craft and capturing that perfect moment which, as they say, is worth a thousand words. Today's post is an interesting showcase of 50 such amazing photos that were taken at JUST the … [Read more...]
This Bank Set Up a ‘Thank You’ ATM To Reward Its Customers In The Most Heartwarming Way
Talk about building brand loyalty. On July 25, TD Bank in Canada rewarded each of their customers with $20 in more than 1000 branches across Canada. Special ATMs called Automated Thanking Machines were set up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver to reward a few pre-selected customers with even more special gifts. The chosen customers were overwhelmed with emotion and … [Read more...]
This Brilliant Vending Machine Gives Food To Stray Dogs In Exchange For Plastic Bottles
A Turkish company called Pugedon has introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that accepts plastic bottles for recycling and dispenses food and water for stray dogs in return. That's right, it helps protect the environment as well as provides sustenance to animals. We'd like to use the phrase "killing two birds with one stone", but hey, this is a pro-animal post. Check it out … [Read more...]
Father of Deceased Baby Girl Asked Strangers To Photoshop Her Only Picture, Here’s The Response
4 days back, Ohio resident and Reddit-user Nathan Steffel uploaded a picture of his 6 week-old daughter who passed away due to medical complications. Since she had spent her entire (short) life in hospital, he didn't get the opportunity to take a single picture of her without the medical tubes attached to her body. Which is why he requested Redditors to photoshop them out of … [Read more...]
P&G’s Inspiring New Ad Asks Why Running, Throwing or Doing Anything “Like a Girl” Is An Insult?
Since when did "run like a girl" and "throw like a girl" become insults? Procter & Gamble's new campaign for Always (feminine products) aims to empower women and transform "...like a girl" into an expression of strength. Leo Burnett is the agency behind this motivating video that's received almost a million views in just one day! … [Read more...]
This Brilliant Charity Project Converts The Handwriting Of The Homeless Into Fonts You Can Buy
You must have come across homeless people on the streets, holding handwritten cardboard signs asking for a donation. But Cyranos McCann and the Arrels Foundation in Barcelona had the creative vision to look beyond the obvious. They saw a unique opportunity to raise money for these people and converted these handwritten alphabets into a font-family. These typefaces are available … [Read more...]
50 Years Of James Bond Title Sequences Merged Into One Awesome Video Montage
From Dr. No to Skyfall, the title sequences of Bond movies are as much a part of film folklore as the series itself. Before the gadgets, the cars and the Bond girls step in, it's the opening credits that set the mood for a 007 film. This video montage by Art of the Title celebrates 50 years of these epic title sequences and is a must watch for all Bond movie aficionados, film … [Read more...]
15 Inspirational Design Quotes From Creative Legends
Stuck in a creative rut? Happens to the best of us. Unreasonable clients, work pressure, stiff deadlines, office politics accompanied by a dumb boss can really dry up those creative juices. But before you go about throwing darts on a picture of him, take a moment and draw some inspiration from these 15 epic quotes of creative wisdom from the likes of Albert Einstein, David … [Read more...]
Inspirational Poem Against Social Media Gets 20 Million Views In 10 Days (Ironically)
Talk about irony. Writer and director Gary Turk's 5-minute video featuring a spoken word poem highlighting society's addiction to the internet, social media and mobile phones has received almost 20 million online views in just 10 days. … [Read more...]
WhatsApp Powered Toy Connects Kids Fighting Cancer To Their Loved Ones
Children suffering from cancer get lonely due to prolonged hospitalisation and treatments that keep them away from their normal routine. To counter their isolation, Amaral Carvalho Hospital and creative agency DM9Rio (Brazil) developed a line of special teddy bears called "ELO" that receive and store audio notes from WhatsApp. … [Read more...]
These Are The Daily Routines Of History’s Most Famous Creative People
How did the world's most famous creative people spend their 24 hours/day? What was their daily routine like? This wonderful infographic aims to provide a sneak peek into the everyday lives of 16 brilliant minds including Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Dickens, Sigmund Freud, Victor Hugo, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin and more. … [Read more...]
Inspirational Thai Ad Makes You Believe In The Power Of Doing Good
If you believe nice guys finish last, have a look at this brilliant ad from Thai Life Insurance that proves, on the contrary, that they win every time. Titled "Unsung Hero" this heartwarming clip has skyrocketed to the top of the viral video charts with over 6 million YouTube views, 800,000 Facebook shares and 22,000 tweets in just one week. … [Read more...]
76 Iconic Film Title Designs From 1916 to Present
From Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times to David Fincher's The Social Network, the guys at Art Of The Title have compiled 76 of the most iconic film and television title sequences into this must-see 2½ minute video montage. … [Read more...]
You’re Never Too Old To Start A New Venture, Look At These Famous Entrepreneurs
The current lot of 20-something CEOs are ruining it for people like us who are facing a mid-life crisis. This infographic gets back at those young pricks and proves why it's never to late to start your own venture. … [Read more...]
How 15 People With Down Syndrome Changed The Perspective Of Millions
On 9th February, a pregnant mother sent an email to CoorDown, Italy's national organization for people with Down syndrome. She had discovered that her baby was suffering from the genetic disorder and was scared regarding the child's future. With World Down Syndrome Day (21st March) around the corner, CoorDown and agency Saatchi & Saatchi took this opportunity to create this … [Read more...]
A Small Act Of Kindness Can Have A Big Impact, This Inspiring Ad Shows The Power Of Good Karma
Thailand's third-largest mobile operator True Move came up with an emotional commercial titled "Giving" that made waves across the internet with over 41 million views till date. The 3-minute commercial came into the limelight on Reddit, followed by a Gawker post with a headline that read, "This three minute commercial puts full-length Hollywood films to shame". Some … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Concept Of An Imaginary City In The Sky
Here's some wonderful mid-week inspiration for your creative senses. 'City in the sky' is a conceptual rendition by Hrama that showcases a beautiful imaginary city above today's dense and polluted metropolitan areas. A quieter, greener place in the sky, filled with peace and tranquility to help you escape from the stress of everyday life. Watch below. … [Read more...]
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