David Ogilvy was a pretty smart dude. Often called the father of advertising, he’s responsible for some of the most successful advertising campaigns of all time – success he attributes to his meticulous research into consumer habits. His philosophies on creativity and brand identity are legend, and many believe he …
You need a Copywriter
Seeking followers on social media? Preparing an advertisement? Drafting content for your website? You should consider the services of a copywriter. Copywriting might be a relatively foreign concept to some, unless you’re Don Draper, or have a history of working with creative agencies. None the less, copywriting is an essential …
The RAV4 Outdoor Website
To illustrate the adventurous reputation of Toyota’s Rav4, the car manufacturer built an outdoor website on the Bryanston Cycle Park in Johannesburg. Parts from the website were brought to life on a 1.8km cycling track that was fitted with sensors, custom-built option bars and WiFi. Cyclists could literally use their bike as …
You’ve been seen
The images below show a really creative idea of giving the young people of Lebanon what they want. What first appears as advertising for sunglasses, is actually more complex. A current trend in Lebanon is that young people want to be seen, so to speak, when they go out. They …
It must be the Super Bowl…
What is the Super Bowl without the razzle dazzle of big name stars featuring in time-slot specific ads that (generally) lend themselves to being sent to all corners of the internet. Check out the latest which brings back Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller for Honda. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhkDdayA4iA&feature=player_embedded
Lose your licence and you’re screwed
Recently I was researching design ideas on the internet for a project. As you can imagine seeing some awesome ideas from someone else can spark off an inspiration in you, which translates into an awesome concept for the project you work on. One of the things that is so great …
12 Days of Christmas
A great Christmas campaign that has had alot of people talking and sure puts a smile on my face each time I see it, is the awesomely done Bonds version of the 12 Days of Christmas. This is a well thought out and produced campaign that highlights the Bonds range …
A bit of Japanese inspiration
This Japanese promotional campaign caught my eye because it incorporates some timeless graphic design theories, taking inspiration from Bauhaus designers.