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 … View Post ▸
You Won’t Believe How This Agency Rewarded Its Employees After An Award Shortlist
Toronto-based creative agency UNION recently got shortlisted for Strategy magazine's 'Agency of the Year' award. As a token of appreciation, they rewarded their employees with an overwhelming surprise that none of them expected. Co-founders Lance Martin and Subtej Nijjar take you through the celebrations in the video below. … View Post ▸
Ford Explorer Print Ads Show Off Cool Car Features When You Place Your Phone Over Them
Ford and agency BBR Saatchi & Saatchi (Israel) created QR code-enabled interactive print ads to demonstrate the Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Power Fold features on their Explorer SUV. A three-ad campaign was released, one for each feature. To view the demo, readers needed to scan the QR code and place their phones on the highlighted area. A … View Post ▸
Funny Ads Show The Embarrassing Consequences Of Not Having A Mobile-Friendly Website
Desktop websites that are not optimized for mobile usually end up getting cropped on phone screens. Adding a dash of ingenuity to this insight, UK-based design studio Nettl came up with a series of hilarious ads to promote their web design solutions. … View Post ▸
Press ‘R’ And This Incredibly Brilliant Honda Ad Switches To A Parallel Storyline
Honda and Wieden + Kennedy London have come up with an interactive dual-story video for the Civic and it's sportier version, the Civic Type R. Titled "The Other Side", the film tells the tale of an ordinary guy who leads an intriguing double life. The original video featuring the Civic switches to a parallel storyline featuring the Type R when you press and … View Post ▸
Watch How This Photoshop Artist Makes A Japanese Celeb Lose 60 Kgs In No Time
Here’s proof that the Photoshop diet works better than any other diet on the planet. YouTube channel Real Retouch has come up with an incredible video that shows a photograph of Japanese TV personality and cross-dresser Matsuko Deluxe being retouched to a level that he looks at least 60 kgs (132 lbs) lighter. It’s interesting to see how the artist uses … View Post ▸
Shocking Ads Show How The Pain Of Child Abuse Lasts From Childhood To Old Age
Leo Burnett Thailand has created two powerful ads for the Center for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation (CPCR) in Bangkok. The ads show a young boy and a girl being sexually abused with their traumatised elder (future) versions behind them. The objective was to highlight how the pain of child abuse lasts a lifetime. Check them out below. … View Post ▸
This Agency Has A Machine That Gives Free Beer If You’ve Filled Your Timesheet
Minneapolis-based creative agency Colle+McVoy has come up with an ingenious way to get employees to do the one thing everyone’s lethargic about: fill their timesheets. C+M has built a device called “TapServer” that uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) and custom-written software to dispense free beer to any employee who fills his/her timesheet on time. … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
17 Famous Ad Slogans That Work For Condom Brands As Well
Here's an interesting observation - almost all famous advertising slogans can be used for a condom brand as well. To prove it, Los Angeles-based designer Max Wright came up with these hilarious condom wrappers that give Nike's "Just Do It" and KFC's "Finger lickin' good" a whole new meaning. Check them out below. … View Post ▸
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. … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
Shoppers Challenged To Climb Walls After Sportswear Store’s Floor Disappears
American outdoor product company The North Face came up with an incredible marketing stunt called “Never Stop Exploring” in a temporary store in Korea. Unsuspecting customers were in for a shock when the floor below them started to retract, forcing them to climb onto a wall filled with rock climbing holds. A North Face jacket then appeared from the … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
Beautiful Anti-Alcoholism Ad Shows A World Where Kids Can Choose Their Parents
Finnish charity Fragile Childhood and Havas Worldwide Helsinki have come up with this beautiful but heartbreaking public service ad for alcoholism among parents. Titled The Orphanage, the film shows a futuristic world where the roles are reversed. Parents are the orphans and children get to choose who they want to take home. They're guided around the sci-fi … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
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. … View Post ▸
What Happens When An Over-Anxious CEO Tries To ‘Help’ His Design Team
Design-illiterate senior executives are the bane of creative teams everywhere. You can tell the accounts and servicing guys to piss off but how do you get the message across to the CEO? You want to be in their good books but their lack of design aesthetics coupled with an over-enthusiastic urge to show their creative skills is the stuff that nightmares are … View Post ▸
“If Only You Checked Your Breasts As Often As You Check Facebook” – These Breast Cancer Ads Are Ingenious
DDB Singapore has come up with a witty campaign for the Breast Cancer Foundation by leveraging social media in more ways than one. The three-ad series shows the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram logos tweaked to resemble the shape of a hand touching a breast. The tagline at the bottom reads: "If only you checked your breasts as often" with supporting body … View Post ▸
How Clever Is This ‘Invisible’ Packaging From Scotch Magic Tape?
Unlike conventional adhesive tape that stands out due to its glossiness, Scotch's Invisible Tape mends paper tears without looking too obvious. The task was to demonstrate this product USP and make the packaging and POS materials stand out amongst the competition. … View Post ▸
This Design Studio Has Desks That Vanish After 6pm So Employees Can Relax Or Go Home
Amsterdam-based design studio Heldergroen has a cool work culture and a cooler office to go with it. Designed by Bright Green and built by Zecc Architects, the workspace clears out after 6pm to make room for recreational activities so that employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. Steel cables attached to wooden desks lift them up into … View Post ▸
Always Show Up For A Meeting 5 Minutes Late, Here’s Why
When it comes to the workplace, perception matters. You want to play your cards right and 'appear' busy. If you've been showing up for meetings on or before time, you're doing it all wrong. This brilliant graphic shows the correlation between the time you enter for a meeting and your co-workers' perception of you. The sweet spot is 5 minutes after the … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
How Cool Are These Beer Cans That Show The Pantone Color Of The Brew Inside?
Graphic designers, beer-lovers and package design aficionados will love these minimalist beer cans and bottles created by Spanish designer Txaber. The can/bottle colors match the Pantone hue of the brew inside. Pantone is a color system used in specifying printing inks. Txaber has covered nine brews so far - pale lager, lager, pilsner, wheat beer, golden … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
It’s “Wine”, Not Dark Red – Here Are The Correct Names Of All Color Shades
It's "lilac", not light purple. Just like it's "magenta", not dark pink. Writer and children’s book illustrator Ingrid Sundberg has created a Color Thesaurus - a collection of 12 color charts that list the correct names of all shades. It's a useful reference tool for artists, designers, firms, make-up professionals and anyone who's planning to get their … View Post ▸
30 Ad Placements That Didn’t Turn Out As Expected
Companies pay millions of dollars a year to get the perfect ad placements on TV, print, radio, outdoor, digital, etc. But sometimes, due to visual and contextual reasons, these placements turn into advertising disasters. While the visual blunders are more common, the contextual ones are funnier. Whatever the reason, these 30 epic fails will make you laugh … View Post ▸
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. … View Post ▸
Ads Vs Reality – How They Make Food, Hotels And Models Look Gorgeous
Ever wondered why your McDonald's burger never looks as juicy as the one in the ads? What about hotels that look fabulous in pictures but not quite as much once you're there? It's all about perception vs deception when it comes to advertising. Product photography is as crucial as any other factor in increasing sales - be it clothing, food, hospitality or … View Post ▸
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 … View Post ▸
200 Legit Ways To Make Money Online
Here's the most comprehensive list of ways to make money online you've ever come across. From blogging and affiliate marketing to paid surveys and freelance, this excellent infographic from Survey Spencer just about covers it all. From our own experience, we can tell you about blogging - it's not easy to make money in the beginning. But if you stick to … View Post ▸
This Is How Crazy Apple Fans Watch An iPhone Launch Event
It's the holiest day of the year for Apple worshippers. Fans wait with bated breath as the Cupertino tech giant unveils the new iPhone and loads more goodies. So how do these Steve Jobs loyalists and Android haters prepare for a humongous occasion like this? Here's an interesting comic by Joy of Tech that sums it up pretty damn well. … View Post ▸
Craziest Prank Of The Year – Dog Dressed As Giant Spider Scares The Hell Out Of People
With 5.5 million views in just 24 hours, this could eventually turn out to be the most watched prank of the year. Polish prankster Sylwester Wardega put tarantula fur and legs onto a black dog named Chica and scared the bejeezus out of unsuspecting passersby in Poland. The "Mutant Giant Spider Dog" video was uploaded yesterday and has gone super viral since … View Post ▸
25 Epic Logo Fails
These impeccable works of art are the direct result of what happens when: (1) Clients take design matters into their own hands (2) You want a quick logo on a budget that's less than the price of a hamburger (3) Phallus-loving designers get panicky with a fast approaching deadline around the corner. Whatever the reason, these 25 masterpieces will bring a … View Post ▸
IKEA Spoofs Apple And Shows You Why Its New Catalogue Is The Best Gadget Ever
IKEA Singapore's promo video for its 2015 catalogue is sure to make you smile for at least two reasons. Firstly, its an excellent parody of Apple's (already heavily parodied) product ads. Secondly, it uses digital catch-phrases like "original touch interface", "eternal battery life" and "loads instantly with zero lag" to remind us that traditional mediums … View Post ▸
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