Eugene's Blog Posts Tagged 'Clever' (13)

If there's one thing the Internet loves, it's Star Wars. That's why, when executed well, incorporating its characters into ads or photo shoots makes a great deal of sense. For its 2011 Fall/Winter Originals Collection, Adidas just released another collaborative project with the successful franchise. This time, they… Continue

America celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day earlier this week. King is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world. Here is a clever billboard that sums up his "dream."



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Advertising Agency: Erwin-Penland, a Hill Holliday Agency, Greenville,… Continue

10.) Divorce Lawyer

With so much competition out there, job seekers need to find ways to separate themselves from the pack.



A business card is an extension of who you are. It's a great, non-verbal way to let your potential employer know that you're a creative person who thinks outside the box. And, you know what they say,… Continue

It may force you to lose your appetite, but this campaign by Pantene sure is effective. Salt shakers, in the design of a woman's head, were placed in bars, restaurants, and canteens. When shaken, salt crystals trickle out in the shape of dandruff. Check, please!



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Advertising Agency: Grey G2/Group, Düsseldorf, Germany

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A trio of South Korean designers, Ji-youn Kim, Soon-young Yang, and Hwan-ju Jeon, have come up with a clever concept called the Uni-Signal, a traffic light which combines color and positioning with shapes to indicate when it's appropriate to stop and go.



The light aims to avoid the dangers caused by colorblind drivers or foreigners who don’t know the…

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Brazilian ad agency Almap BBDO created these clever ads which illustrate how Bayer's stronger aspirin, Cafiaspirin, comes in handy during times of higher stress. The tagline: "If it gets stronger, we get stronger."

Advertising Agency: Almap BBDO, Brazil

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Designer Hong-Kue Lee conceptualized this gesture-controlled LED lamp that allows users to determine how much light they’ll need. To use, simply swipe a finger or span your palm above a sensor on the body of the lamp. Love the sleek style and eco-friendly function!

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Malaysian artist Chow Hon Lam makes us laugh with these clever, witty illustrations. Lam is a modern legend over at Threadless, where his prints can be found on countless t-shirts.



"I believe that everything should have a story behind it, no matter if they are an object, an animal or food," says Lam. "I always try to create a story for them. I guess they… Continue

Who needs to try on clothes in a dressing room when you got these sweet mirrors on the street? It's all part of a fall campaign by Arkaden, a fashion mall in Gothenburg, Sweden. People who are passing by can simply align their face in the mirror and check themselves out in a new outfit. A brilliant concept by ad agency Dragster!…

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I love the concept and execution of this ad created for CRU DE LADIES of Mexico. The whole world is made out of paper!… Continue

Nice of Converse to hook up these hideous looking hybrid animals with such sweet kicks! Now the lion-squirrel, dinosaur-dog, and bird-shark can travel in comfort!



These clever ads are all part of Converse's Customize campaign. Shoe fanatics can now upload their art/design to Converse's website, pick the shoe they want to tag up, and create a truly…

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Brock Davis' illustrations are really fresh. Some of his works make me laugh, others make me pause to figure out what's really going on. Brock is a graphic designer from Minneapolis whose designs can be found on t-shirts at threadless. He currently serves as a creative… Continue

Creative agency Lg2 from Canada came up with this exceptional guerrilla ad for take-out and dine-in restaurant, Yuzu Sushi. The ads were stuck onto the pack of a Jeep delivery trucks for the Quebec-based sushi joint.



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