Coffee shops don't let you taste an entire coffee unless you pay for it. Can you consult multiple lawyers for legal advice and then pay only one? Do architects hand over their designs and blueprints unless you hire them? Then why are designers and agencies required to showcase free speculative work ('spec work') as part of the creative bidding process in new business pitches? … [Read more...]
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10 Things That Make Every Designer Panic
With Halloween around the corner, Creative Market has created a series of funny posters titled 'Designer Fears'. From software bugs to irrational clients, the list covers common phobias that give sleepless nights to every designer. Check them out below. … [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...]
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...]
45 Cool T-Shirts For Designers And Creatives
Show some love to a designer today by gifting him or her one of these cool t-shirts for a job well done. Even better, gift these before the project starts and watch them burn midnight oil willingly and turn your logo/website/ad/brochure into the next Mona Lisa. … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Earn £100,000 In 1 Month If You Get Hired By This Agency, All You Need Is…
…talent, ambition and a big pair of b*lls to back yourself. McCann Bristol's bold new recruitment campaign titled "100k In One Day" is looking for creatives who can produce great work anywhere, on any brief and take their agency to the next level. The minimum work experience required is five years and your portfolio should be crammed with awesome integrated campaigns. If you … [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...]
Shirt Store Uses Drones To Display Their Collection In Crazy Marketing Stunt
Brazilian menswear retailer Camisaria Colombo came up with a unique way to display their Black Friday collection in Sao Paulo's business district, Vila Olimpia. The company attached several mannequins to drones and flew them between the office buildings, with the discounted prices displayed prominently on the flying mannequins. The objective was to reach executives who … [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...]
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 meeting has started. … [Read more...]
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 house painted. Check … [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...]
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 smile to your face … [Read more...]
Dulcolax Laxative Comes Up With The Most Awkward Ad Of The Year
If ever there was an ad that aroused mixed emotions, this is it. McCann Health in Shanghai came up with this awkward but well-executed print ad for Dulcolax Laxative which shows 'desperate turds' as prisoners trapped inside a colon staring down a hole with a tagline that says "Only you can set them free". … [Read more...]
Free Download: 110 Flat Icons For Personal or Commercial Use
Add a touch of elegance to your next web project with these 110 free, flat icons that'll make your designs look professional, classy and cohesive. There are two sets - one with icons inside round buttons and the other without. PNG and original Photoshop PSD files are included in the ZIP package. … [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...]
16 Quotes Of Marketing Wisdom From Don Draper Himself
He might be the embodiment of the "Sex, Booze and Drugs" lifestyle but there's a lot more to learn from fictional ad man and marketing genius, Donald Draper. With Mad Men Season 7 around the corner, here are 16 quotes of marketing wisdom from the man himself. … [Read more...]
The Different Types Of People In Every Agency And Their Funny Habits
They're as common as rice and potatoes - the annoying co-workers bent on ruining that perfect day at work. We've all got nicknames for them but the funny folks at New York-based digital agency Mizaplas just turned up the heat with Workwankers, a hilarious set of posters dedicated to the scum of the work universe. … [Read more...]
Mercedes Uses Chickens To Show Magic Body Control In This Adorable Ad That’s Been Viewed 26 Million Times
The feature: The Magic Body Control suspension system on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class analyzes the road via a windshield-mounted camera and adjusts the suspension accordingly, resulting in a smoother and more stable ride. To show off this feature, the German car manufacturer came up with a brilliant television commercial that has received over 26 million views till date. The … [Read more...]
WiFi Poster – Movie Advertising For The SmartPhone Generation
Here's another one of those simple but effective ideas you wish you'd thought of. Based on the insight that traditional movie posters have little impact on the tech-savy generation, Cheil Worlwide created 'WiFi posters' for their client CJ Entertainment in South Korea. … [Read more...]
20 Creative Ways To Reuse Old Stuff
Check out these 20 clever ways to reuse, repurpose and upcycle your old stuff lying around the house. Apart from adding utility some of them even look cooler than the original product. These days plenty of cafes and bars style their interiors this way using grungy products upcycled in an aesthetically creative manner. … [Read more...]
Hilarious ‘Buyral’ Video from Toronto Ad Agency Pokes Fun At Viral Videos
A viral video....that makes fun of viral videos...has gone viral :). Toronto ad agency john st., is known for its satirical and funny experiments. Their latest upload is this super-funny video called 'BUYRAL - Professional Clicking' which claims to have found the solution to what all marketeers want from their videos - virality. Check it out. … [Read more...]
8 Design Blunders That’ll Make People Leave Your Website
Visitors come. Visitors go. Some leave quicker coz of the reasons below. … [Read more...]
This Super Cool Video Explains Integrated Advertising Using Just One Cardboard Box
BBR Saatchi & Saatchi (Tel Aviv) has created a fantastic video that tries to make sense of the ambiguous term called 'Integrated Advertising'. The video was filmed in one shot, using one cardboard box with 30 scenes enclosed inside. The team took about 8 hours to get it right in one take, with four people operating the box. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
Why Copywriters Have The Best Job In The World (Infographic)
In the past, we've shared infographics dedicated to clients, agencies, designers, and developers, which made our copywriter friends a little uncomfortable. Sometime back we received a mail saying how much they thought our copy stank (hell, don't we know that, it's written by designers) and how we need to share more articles on writing and content creation. … [Read more...]
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