by Annie | Apr 15, 2010 | Illustration Station
Ever get bored of seeing the same old black-and-white stripes on the products you buy? Sure those random bars and numbers mean something to some warehouse worker somewhere, but let’s face it – barcodes can take up some valuable real estate on product packaging. So, instead of the typical rectangular barcode, why not spice it up a bit? Take a gander at these creative barcodes that will have you looking twice at that product you’re about to put back on the...
by Annie | Apr 9, 2010 | Adchievements
We’ve all been there – large conference with thousands of people, exchanging business cards with anything that moves. Then, shortly thereafter, sorting through and tossing most of said business cards because you can’t remember who the person was, much less why you’d ever need to contact them. Chitchat was nice, but the business card is trash. Well, now imagine that as you sort through your new business card collection, you find one that makes you laugh out loud, one that that you can use as a tool, or one that communicates the card holder’s skills. Behold: creative business cards! I don’t know about you, but if I found one of these in my wallet, there’s a good chance I’d hang on to it and show it to other people. Talk about good...
by Annie | Mar 30, 2010 | Adchievements
I might implode soon. The tune to the Big Red jingle has been stuck in my head for about 3 days now, ever since watching Verizon’s spoof on the classic Big Red gum commercials from the ’80s. The tune is insanely catchy, though it doesn’t make me want to chew Big Red gum or switch to Verizon, so I guess it’s not terribly effective on that front. However, I do hum it all day, from early morning dog walks to midday trips to the water cooler and evening cooking extravaganzas, so I suppose I do inadvertently spread the message to others. Sorry. Here are the lyrics for the Verizon spoof and the original Big Red song. Verizon lyrics: So browse the web much better Update Facebook pages better Get your boring job much better Better with Big Red The 3G coverage lets you do it You’ll watch YouTube on a horse When you use it Email friends and family better Download stupid stuff much better Get the most great 3G coverage With Big Red Original Big Red lyrics: So kiss a little longer Stay close a little longer Hold tight a little longer Longer with Big Red The Big Red freshness lasts right through it Your fresh breath goes on and on While you chew it Say goodbye a little longer Make it last a little longer Give your breath long-lasting freshness With Big...
by Annie | Mar 29, 2010 | Adchievements, Logoland
Check out Target’s Easter ad. Simple, straightforward, and memorable. The subtle but distinct variation on Target’s logo represents the iconic egg used to symbolize rebirth on Easter, and the faint reflection adds dimension to the otherwise flat logo. Great design is in the details, and Target has definitely mastered the...
by Annie | Mar 26, 2010 | Other
With blossoms peeking out all around DC, the National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off this weekend, starting a two week celebration of the friendship between Japan and the U.S. and signifying the beginning of spring in the nation’s capital. In 1912, the first two cherry trees were planted by the First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador. In 1915, the U.S. reciprocated by presenting Japan with a gift of flowering dogwood trees. In 1965, Japan presented 3,800 more trees, many of which still line the Tidal Basin today. Over 1 million people visit DC each year to see the cherry blossoms. If you’re not going to be here, take a look at what you’ll be missing: Ah, the fresh air, the sunshine, the breathtaking beauty. Of course, there will also be hordes of tourists everywhere, so I guess you shouldn’t sad about missing that part of...
