Ever wondered how the credit crisis evolved into what it is now? Well, here are two videos that pretty much sums up and simplifies everything so that even the non-bankers and non-financial analysts, in short, people like us, could actually understand what the heck is going on. These videos are part of a thesis project done by the brilliant Jonathan Jarvis, for his Media Design Program at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
I’ve been a soldier and a slave. I’ve seen my comrades fall in battle or die more slowly under the lash in Africa. I’ve held them in my arms at the final moment. These were men who saw life as it is, yet they died despairing. No glory, no brave last words, only their eyes, filled with confusion, questioning Why? I don’t think they were wondering why they were dying, but why they had ever lived. When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? To surrender dreams – -this may be madness; to seek treasure where there is only trash. Too much sanity may be madness! But maddest of all – -to see life as it is and not as it should be.
Redbubble is one of the best online communities for artists of different genres from all over the world. I have been fortunate to be a member of its community and i can attest that it is truly an online haven of amazing artists and people. The breadth of talent in the community is just never ending. Everyday, you see great work of arts from photography to graphics design/digital art to traditional art and even creative writing. It also has some of the warmest creative people, giving unselfish exposure to budding and promising artists; the opportunity that they give to every deserving artist is equal and unbiased, resulting to a more friendly and relaxed online atmosphere.
Redbubble has a wide variety of groups that cater to different genres and serve distinct purposes of their own. Thus, one could never feel that their art is being unnoticed and taken for granted. Each art work has a place; every artist could find a home.
And from one of these groups that these art works and artists were picked; works that i found to be beautiful and meaningful.
Artist: Webgrrl
Artist: Alex Wise
Artist: Sue Wickham
All these artworks are available as print and you may purchase them straight from Redbubble. They are perfect as cards or posters for your wall. And while you’re at it, you may also want to give my gallery a look.
Now why can’t our local (Philippines) Dunkin’ Donuts hire somebody who can re-energize the brand and make it as edgy, hip and fun as their Dubai counterpart did (scroll down to see)? I mean, hey, it’s not like Philippine advertising is outdated – we’ve produced great ad campaigns that have competed in international ad competitions; and it’s not like the market is not ready for a more “forward” thinking campaign. C’mon, the Philippine audience has been rapidly adapting to world trends and we have this innate gift of being “always updated”, as in hindi tayo nagpapahuli! I think now is THE time to get more snazzy and cool in your ad campaigns Dunkin’; great and youthful and vibrant donut brands have been cropping all over the place like Go Nuts Donuts! and the American brand Krispy Kreme.
Could it be that our seemingly “old fashioned” culture is pinning us down, or more so, pinning us at a stand still? Or to put it more directly, could it be that the “old fashioned and reserved” perception that Dunkin’ Donuts has of its market, hindering them to take a modern approach to their campaigns? I know that mainly, the local “donut industry” has been marketed to kids and the family and that their campaigns are addressed to them, but the market is growing, your market is growing, and i think its high time to keep up with the competition.
Compare a local Dunkin’ Donuts ad (sorry i can’t find any images) that you can remember with that of DD Dubai (done by Publinet Dubai) that i have found, and tell me what you think.
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