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Annie - I know UR Girlfriend Hates Me
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Monday, June 30, 2008
I Kissed a Girl (And I Liked it)
Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl (And I Liked It)
DOWNLOAD/ LISTEN Katy Perry, "I Kissed A Girl" (link via)
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Read about Katy Perry scoring the 1,000th Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song.
Continue reading this post...Saturday, June 28, 2008
It's More Fun in Your Undies
According to Kmart, "It's More Fun in Your Undies."
See the Australian commercial below.
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Agency: CumminsNitro, Melbourne
Art Director: Fiona Leeming, Julie Spedding, Andrew Doodson
Copywriter: Angela Harding, Fiona Leeming, Jason English-Rees
Funny Cannes Lions 2008 Press Grand Prix
"Never let their toys die. The world's longest lasting battery. Energizer"
This ad campaign for Energizer Lithium Batteries has just won the prestigious Cannes Lions 2008 Press Grand Prix. Yes, the freaking GRAND PRIX. Not just a gold or silver!!!
I don't know how I feel about this. I mean, I like the campaign and I think its very fun and witty. But Grand Prix worthy? I'm not so sure...
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Advertising Agency: DDB South Africa
Creative Director: Gareth Lessing
Art Director: Julie Maunder
Copywriter: Kenneth van Reenen
Photographer: Clive Stewart
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Amazing Photography Retouching
See 13 incredible retouching jobs by Australian retouching studio Electric Art. The photographs include work for BBC, Toyota, Microsoft Xbox, Olympus, and many more.
Coffee with a Bite
My friend Bianca at Trend Hunter created a super gallery with 48 coffee innovations. Yes, 48! So much caffeine that you won't be able to sleep for days. Check it out here.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Clever Guerrilla Campaigns
Feed South Africa
I do not usually like intrusive ads, but I make an exception in this case.
The idea of putting decals showing little kids reaching out inside shopping carts is both brilliant and effective. The accompanying message is, "See how easy feeding the hungry can be?"
As we stock on luxuries and indulge ourselves, we need to remember that helping poor kids can be as easy as donating a can of food.
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Advertising Agency: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, South Africa
Executive Creative Director: Damon Stapleton
Creative Directors: Adam Weber, Hennie Stander
Art Director: Wihan Meerholz
Copywriter: Dan Parmenter
Photographer: Seppi Hochfellner
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Dolce & Gabbana >> Fall / Winter 08-09
Dolce & Gabbana: Fall / Winter 2008-2009.
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Photographed by Steven Klein. Models Jessica Stam, Lily Donaldson, Caroline Trentini, Evandro Soldati, David Gandy, Sean Harju and Noah Mills.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Dwight Schrute as Xena: Warrior Princess
Rainn Wilson (my favorite The Office character, Dwight Schrute) has done a hilarious spoof photo shoot with Entertainment Weekly as some of TV’s iconic characters.
See all the photos and 4 videos of Rainn Wilson as Xena: Warrior Princess, MacGuyver, Jean Luc Pickard and Paulie Walnuts (Sopranos) here.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Give Them the Damn Baked Beans!
Fun Heinz Baked Beans Ads
"There's only one cure."
I love this campaign by Tan Advertising promoting Heinz Baked Beans. Food items have gone bazooks and ended up in an Asylem. I feel particularly bad for the poor toast.
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Advertising Agency: Tan Advertising
Art Director: Louise Besseling
Copywriter: David Chien
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DUMPED!
DUMPED! is a fun photograph collection by Meg Wachter
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Imagine the clean up & hard work when you miss the shot by a second.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Can Architects End Arab-Israeli Conflict?
Such an amazing project in the Dead Sea. To think that architecture might ease all this political tension. Read the details of this unique concept here.
Crying Men >> Part 2
After seeing that many people liked my earlier post about "Crying Men." I thought I'd share more of the portraits from the amazing Sam Taylor-Wood photography.
Here you find 10 more actors that let down their gaurd and opened their water fountains.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
70 Cool Outdoor Ads
If you've read this blog before, you'd know I have a thing for creative and out-of-the-box advertising.
My friend Bianca at TrendHunter.com compiled a list with 70 awesome billboards.
From growing lettuce billboards, advertising on sheeps and cows, to interactive bluetooth and puzzel billboards. This amazing cluster has 'em all. Enjoy it here.
Punch Coffee Mug
Some mornings, I wish I have this Punch Coffee Mug to send certain people a "stay away" signal. Is enjoying my morning coffee too much to ask?
The Punch Coffee Mug is created by J. C. Karich
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sexy Sumo?
Subaru Forester 2009 Ads
" Japanese SUVs just got a little sexier"
Agency: DDB, Toronto
Creative Director: Andrew Simon
Art Director: Paul Riss
Copywriter: Matt Antonello
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How can a break up change this guy's face from this (above)?
To this (below)?
See the super sexy (maybe TOO MUCH??) ad below
"Real taste, zero sugar"
Coca Cola Zero ad from Denmark by Grey, Copenhagen.
Continue reading this post...Pictures from Syria
Oh how I've missed my home country. It's been over a year and a half since my last visit. I came upon these beautiful photographs taken in Syria by New Zealand based photographer Ben Smith.
I miss the clothes, the food, the weather, the faces, the relatives and the obligatory "gossip".
If you ever consider visiting the middle eastern region, make sure to visit Syria and experience it's unique blend of the old and the new.
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Charge UR Gadgets with Pull of String
I would love to have this Pullight Dynamo by designer Sebastien Sauvage. Not only is it a flash light that can be charged with the pull of a string, it can also be used to charge your mobile, iPod, or other gadgets.
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In addition to the pull-string mechanism, the dynamo houses a 3 phase motor that generates more power from any kind of movement. At the end of a jog/run you will have more than enough energy to charge your iPod and phone.
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Fun Ads :: Odour Hiding at Home
Fun Febreze campaign by Grey Worldwide, Düsseldorf, Germany
Creative director Lindsay Cullen, copywriter Jörn Sonnenberg.
art director / photographer Eric Straub.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Just Dance!
Here is an early start for the weekend. This is THE dance record of 2008. Listen to it, and believe me, you will obey the title and JUST DANCE. The song is by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis and Akon. Enjoy the amazing original version and a pretty decent mix.
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Also, watch the (naughty but fun) music video below.
Top 77 iPhone Innovations
I just finished writing my first ever real SUPER GALLERY cluster at TrendHunter.com. I have written a few super galleries (a trend containing at least 5 other trends) before, but they only contained 10 or so trends
After the announcement of the new 3G iPhone, I thought it was fitting to collect all the iPhone trends that were written at Trend Hunter over the past year (1st iPhone was unleashed on June 29, 2007) in one super trend.
Little did I know that some 77 articles about this damn iPhone have been written, with 23 of them written by me during the last 4 months. This goes to show you the power and appeal of the iPhone. The super gallery has everything iPhone, from docks, cases, accessories, and applications, to ads and the hopeful "iPhone killers" by other phone companies. Enjoy...
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
New Photography Site
Photrade is a new free photography website that presents a new image sharing paradigm. Rather than just sharing your images, you can protect your copyrights and even make money off them if your photographs are any good.
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You can set prices for your images, buy images from other people, and make money froms ads when your images are viewed. You can also customize your image settings as you like for specific images or for many at once.
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I think the concept is great. Almost everyone has a digital camera these days, and you do not have to be a professional photographer to take a nice shot sometimes. So why not use it.
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See the official demo of the system below.
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Crying Men
'Crying Men' is a collection of photographic portraits of famous film actors by Sam Taylor-Wood showing what it looks like when Hollywwod men cry.
Taylor-Wood explains, "Some of the men cried before I even finished loading the camera, but others found it really difficult. People can decide for themselves which they think are the authentic tears and which they think are fake. It's about the idea of taking these big, masculine men and showing a different side."
The portraits include Tim Roth, Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Robin Williams, Paul Newman, Ed Harris, Benicio Del Toro, Hayden Christiansen, Ryan Gosling, Gabriel Byrne, Laurence Fishburne, Woody Harrelson, Michael Gambon, Willem Dafoe, and Kris Kristofferson.
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UPDATE
Seeing that many people are interested in these portraits, I have added a new post with 10 more photographs.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Emotional SKIN: Tattoo
The SKIN: Tattoo by Philips is an electronic film that “expresses the visual power of sensitive technology applied to the human body.” The film “subtly leads the viewer through the simultaneous emotional and aesthetic transformations between two lovers.” See more pictures and info about this cool tech here.
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iLove >> 3G iPhone
It is upon us! The 3G iPhone has finally been unleashed, and I think I am finally under its spell. The first generation model was simply too expensive and lacked many features. With this new model being $199 for the 8GB version ($299 for the 16GB) and having both 3G and GPS, it is a very viable and attractive choice.
I am not sure when it will be officially out here in Malaysia (where I currently live) and how much it will actually cost here (since we don't have that AT&T contract). But if its price is reasonable, this will surely be my next phone.
See the full specifications, info and new iPhone commercial here.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
My Office in a Box
The Out-of-Box Workstation comes in a compact rectangular box that contains not one, but TWO fully functional workstations. See more images and read the details of this incredible design here.
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Zaha Hadid Dubai Opera House
An amazing new design from Zaha Hadid Architects for an opera house and cultural center in the Seven Pearls district of Dubai. The dune-shaped design includes opera house, cultural center, art gallery, and 6 stars themed hotel. See more pictures and read about the project here.
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Noises As Soundtrack: Enjoy The Everyday
Even noise and mundane sounds can be music to your ears when you are driving a Volkswagen Golf. Nice spot by DDB London advertising agency with the soundtrack being composed and produced by Paul Hartnoll for Orbital using sounds from within and around the car during the video shoot.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Drag & Drop World
I love the art direction in this new "Drag and Drop World" commercial for the Samsung F480 phone. The spot is created by The Viral Factory. The aim of the ad is to promote the phone's TouchWiz user interface and its dynamic widgets that can be added and dragged around the screen. Yeah, replacing your grumpy girlfriend with a squad of three cheerleaders makes me want to live in that world...
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Digital Polaroid on The Go
I love the newly announced Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer. It allows instant image printing from mobile phones and cameras over Bluetooth. Beats having to show that cool pic you just took on your phone's small screen to everyone around. I don't think the quality is that great, but it doesnt have to be, its fun printing on the spot. The pictures come with a sticky side so you can stick them anywhere you want. See more pictures and read more about the PoGo here.
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Flood Branch Shelf
Lunuganga is a shelf inspired by flood experience in Sri Lanka by WOKmedia. See more images and read about the design here
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Stop Talking
I need to buy a few packs of this STOP TALKING card.... $8 for a black box of 25 cards
Designed by Allison Riley
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Get Your Hairwash
Hairwash is a quirky Internet project that shows before & after hairwash pictures of people. Anyone can submit and be part of it. See more pictures and read about it here.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
300 Dutch Football Team
Great "300" themed photo shoot of the Dutch football team by Erwin Ola in celebration of the Euro Championship. See the rest of the pictures here.
Everything USB
If you like USB gadgets my friend Bianca collected two super galleries of 180 USB trends!!! It has everything you can imagine, from fashion USBs to silly dancing dolls. I have contributed 11 of the trends.
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You Are What You Eat
This has really motivated me to consider a raw diet, at least for a short while. Read about Jason Mraz's raw food diet that he's been on since April 1st.
I have read a bit about raw diets and it has always interested me. I may not go on a strict raw food diet, but I will try to avoid processed food and try to focus on raw vegetables, nuts, and fruits. I am not really motivated by losing weight (which I need to do), but by giving my body and organs a break so they can do some "in-house keeping" rather than be consumed by digesting all the bad food we eat.
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See the video below explaining how such a healthy diet have been proven to "cure" or at least temporary stop diabetes.
Hangover is Dangerous!
Such a fun and playful ad by PROVID ad agency in Kiev, Ukraine. I absolutely love it!
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The print ad for Alka Seltzer illustrates that "hangover is dangerous" by showing a guy who obviously had too much to drink the night before using his kitten as a sponge to wash the dishes!
Creative directors Benoit Schmider & Kirill Chichkan, art director Sergey Kozhevnikov and photography by Andrey Chursin.
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Check out three more ad campaign about hangovers and excessive drinking:
Promoting Art With Hangovers - Toronto Original Contemporary Art Party (GALLERY)
I love this campaign for the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery which tries to appeal to the young party crowd. Hey, whatever it takes to promote art is fine with me! The print ads promote the Orig… [Read More]
Trapping Alcoholics in Glasses - Anti-Bing Drinking Campaign: Was It Worth It? (GALLERY)
"It's not the drinking - It's how we're drinking." That is the message of a new anti-binge drinking campaign by The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand. Posing the question, "Was last night real… [Read More]
Drinking Campaigns - A Night to Remember or Forget ? (GALLERY)
This responsible drinking campaign by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, London for Diageo reminds you there is a point that turns a fun night of drinking into a regrettable one you'd rather forget. Drinking t… [Read More]
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Viktor & Rolf Exhibit
Viktor & Rolf celebrate their unique work with an exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery in London by dressing two-feet dolls in miniature remakes of their greatest designs. Spooky yet captivating... Read more. Continue reading this post...
30 iPod Innovations
This is an awesome SUPER gallery of 30 iPod Innovations collected by Noora Abu Eitah with four of the iPod trends inside written by me (you have to read each one to know which ones I wrote :). Enjoy the massive iPod love! Continue reading this post...
Top 40 Publicity Stunts
Check out a SUPER trend of the Top 40 Publicity Stunts written by Mr. Trend Hunter himself, Jeremy Gutsche.
Monday, June 2, 2008
What is Up with The Fashion Industry?
Ok, so I appreciate that ads and fashion can be strange and quirky, but this whole Victoria Beckham Marc Jacobs Spring/ Summer 2008 campaign has gone too far. Instead of promoting the line and the brand, the focus has shifted into how robotic and crazy can we make Victoria look. Thank God Jacobs has seen the light and is getting normal models (you know, those people who have a career in MODELING fashion) for his next campaign.
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+ See more of this extra bizzare campaign here.
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Oh Bokito!!!
These BokitoViewers were designed and given away free by Health insurance company FBTO after a Gorilla named Bokito escaped on May 18, 2008 and attacked a female visitor in the zoo who had direct eye contact. The viewers allow you to look directly at the animals while seeming to look away.+ See more pictures and read the story here.
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Ad Confusion: Good or Bad?
“You can be a hero after you die”
I am confused about this ad, part of me likes the positive message encouraging people to become organ donors, and part is disturbed by the art direction that somehow glorifies such unfortunate death and makes it cool.
+ Read more about this campaign here.
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Fun Fashion
Such a cool t-shirt design to disguise water spills and make it look as part of the design.
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Cover Battle: Batman vs. Joker
Choose your allegiance: Empire Cover battle, July 2008
Batman vs. The Joker
1 limited edition cover (Jokerfied Batman)
2 collector’s covers
+ see the new Batman: Got Milk? ad
+ see more images from the Empire magazine Batman issue
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Coca-Cola: The Unhuggables
A fun campaign from Coca Cola for the Euro 2008 Football Championship. The above video collects all 12 spots. The spots run on TV in pairs of three: one at beginning, one at middle, and one at the end. The spots were directed by Andrés Fogwill for Santo ad agency, Buenos Aires.
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Batman: Got Milk?
Batman (Christian Bale in The Dark Knight) wants you to know that he drinks milk, and so should you!
Launching on June 1, Batman’s got milk ad copy reads: “Others reload. Batman refuels. Research suggests that milk’s unique mix of nutrients can help athletes recover after exercise. And its protein can help build muscle. So train hard and drink lowfat or fat free milk, because the Batmobile isn’t the only thing that needs to refuel.”
+ See 27 Awesome The Dark Knight posts and cool trends
Click above image for THREE special covers
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+ See Empire magazine July cover battle : Batman vs. Joker
Click above image for THREE special coversPeople as Free Range Eggs
“Be a free range Londoner” ad by London’s Great Outdoors tourism program which is part of Visit London initiative.
+ See more ads from the funny campaign here.
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Social Media in Plain English
This is a great video that explains Social Media in an easy and witty way. If you ever wondered what social media is, you should check it out.
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