Samsung have been doing some great stuff online this year - there illusions video was good and last year they did the macro photography viral. This though, is my favourite - it takes the very common unboxing of an electronics product and puts an entertaining spin on things:
Also nice is the microsite that is honest to the consumer, yet provides useful information about the product. Excellent stuff.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
New print
Just got back from a fantastic weekend at V Festival filming the crowd and editing together videos for the website at http://www.vfestival.com
My work seems to be defying the credit crunch and has sold out at both shops, even "I would have Bought a Banksy" has just sold. Shame that all of the proceeds will be going towards paying my university fees for next year. Long term though, it'll all be worth it. I'm planning on creating a canvas print of the credit Crunch design and I've also completed my latest print design:
Believe it or not, this has taken me over a year to do as I was never quite happy withit. Now I am. Time to start working on the next one!
My work seems to be defying the credit crunch and has sold out at both shops, even "I would have Bought a Banksy" has just sold. Shame that all of the proceeds will be going towards paying my university fees for next year. Long term though, it'll all be worth it. I'm planning on creating a canvas print of the credit Crunch design and I've also completed my latest print design:
Believe it or not, this has taken me over a year to do as I was never quite happy withit. Now I am. Time to start working on the next one!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
This image by artist William Lamson really caught my eye. Mostly because I hate CCTV and I love the way it's been obstructed by something as simple and as childish as a balloon.
I want to start a group on Facebook 'tie a balloon to a CCTV camera' and see how many people we could get to this. Would be great if London woke up one morning to find every CCTV camera had a balloon floating above it. It would draw attention to how widespread they are and perhaps people would question their use.
I want to start a group on Facebook 'tie a balloon to a CCTV camera' and see how many people we could get to this. Would be great if London woke up one morning to find every CCTV camera had a balloon floating above it. It would draw attention to how widespread they are and perhaps people would question their use.
The feeling of 'Being behind'
Is it a 21st century thing? That feeling that there's always something to do. Of ideas and 'to do' lists that seem to get longer and longer. I have so many things that I want get done. I guess we're all the same
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Credit Crunch Tshirt on City AM
First bit of coverage for the Credit Crunch T shirt on City AM thanks to a friend of mine at Chalk offering some excellent PR
Also had a productive meeting with a director to produce a viral for Facebook T shirts
Also had a productive meeting with a director to produce a viral for Facebook T shirts
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Alig G in Spooks Code 9
I'm currently working on this excellent new viral for the BBC's Spooks Code 9. It seems virals that allow you to personalise content are very popular this year. This one allows you to upload a photo and then take part in the action. Some people have been having a lot of fun with it, this one uses Ali G with hilarious results:
There's other vids on youtube with Bill Clinton, Courtney Cox and even Brucey. Great stuff.
Check it out at http://www.facespook.co.uk
There's other vids on youtube with Bill Clinton, Courtney Cox and even Brucey. Great stuff.
Check it out at http://www.facespook.co.uk
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Why it's not all doom and gloom (time for some economics)
Before I started working in marketing and design I was an accountant. I have a degree in accountancy and still have an interest in the economy (although I'd never want to work in that industry ever again.) My response to what I read is mostly 'how does this affect what I do' as I expect it is for most people.
Firstly, it's amazing how much the media loves a recession. On the BBC this morning the business reporter was barely able to hide his excitement as he blurted out gas price rises, falling house values and banks posting huge losses. They also said "Credit crunch hits harder as British Gas puts up it's prices." They are completely confusing the issue here. Two things are going on right now. One is the credit crunch caused by the banks, the other is increasing commodity prices. I started thinking. Is this all really that bad?
Why things aren't that bad:
- Economic success is bases upon an economy growing year on year. That means consuming more and more stuff, buying more and more things. A slow down in the economy means we in theory consume less. For the last decade we've been encouraged to consume less because of climate change. Finally people are thinking twice about car journeys, sharing vehicles and cycling, we make do with our sofa, keep out TV for a bit longer. Repair things that have broken down. Is that all really so bad?
-Over consumption makes for an uglier society. During the boom time it was disgusting reading about people spending 20k on a night out. Spanking cash left right and centre. We all became that bit more flippant about money and as a result cared less about how we spent it. Now we'll spend money on things that are really important.
-Opportunities abound. The next couple of years will throw up lots of opportunities. During the boom times it was all money money money. Now we'll value other things - contribution to society, environment, the community.
-The housing market was always over valued. For years we had the misery of people not being able to afford homes. Now they're finally coming down to an affordable value.
-Comradeship. In difficult times people become friendlier and more helpful. The Blitz Spirit will return. We thrive in difficult times. We're nostalgic about them. Why? Because it shows us what's really important in life: Family and friends. It's not about flat screens and cars. We'll have friends over for a few drinks. Cook our own food. It all makes for a more fulfilling life.
I'm sure I'm more positive than most because I don't own a house and for some it will be tough, but if we all help each other out we'll be just fine.
Firstly, it's amazing how much the media loves a recession. On the BBC this morning the business reporter was barely able to hide his excitement as he blurted out gas price rises, falling house values and banks posting huge losses. They also said "Credit crunch hits harder as British Gas puts up it's prices." They are completely confusing the issue here. Two things are going on right now. One is the credit crunch caused by the banks, the other is increasing commodity prices. I started thinking. Is this all really that bad?
Why things aren't that bad:
- Economic success is bases upon an economy growing year on year. That means consuming more and more stuff, buying more and more things. A slow down in the economy means we in theory consume less. For the last decade we've been encouraged to consume less because of climate change. Finally people are thinking twice about car journeys, sharing vehicles and cycling, we make do with our sofa, keep out TV for a bit longer. Repair things that have broken down. Is that all really so bad?
-Over consumption makes for an uglier society. During the boom time it was disgusting reading about people spending 20k on a night out. Spanking cash left right and centre. We all became that bit more flippant about money and as a result cared less about how we spent it. Now we'll spend money on things that are really important.
-Opportunities abound. The next couple of years will throw up lots of opportunities. During the boom times it was all money money money. Now we'll value other things - contribution to society, environment, the community.
-The housing market was always over valued. For years we had the misery of people not being able to afford homes. Now they're finally coming down to an affordable value.
-Comradeship. In difficult times people become friendlier and more helpful. The Blitz Spirit will return. We thrive in difficult times. We're nostalgic about them. Why? Because it shows us what's really important in life: Family and friends. It's not about flat screens and cars. We'll have friends over for a few drinks. Cook our own food. It all makes for a more fulfilling life.
I'm sure I'm more positive than most because I don't own a house and for some it will be tough, but if we all help each other out we'll be just fine.
If hearts could sing
Great new video from Gnarls Barkley where, interestingly, the song is the backing for the drama we see unfolding. It made me feel a little uneasy at first. Excellent:
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