Design
October 14, 2009

25 Funny Mixed Messages

Have there ever been times when you've said one thing, but had a completely different thought in your head? That's the idea behind these clever typography compositions created by Peter Sebastian. It's funny to see how one word can totally change the entire meaning of a message. If you're interested in purchasing these designs on t-shirts, you can check out Sebastian's website, here.

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Design
October 7, 2009

Burger King is Getting a Modern Make-Over

Bye bye generic fast food chain, hello modern mecca! As part of a plan to be revealed today in Amsterdam, the company will announce a massive effort to overhaul its 12,000 locations worldwide. Those bland tiles and tabletops are going to be traded in as Burger King looks to be more sit-down than drive-through.

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Art
September 30, 2009

22 of the Coolest Sculptures You’ll Ever See

Today, we've compiled an extensive list of 22 modern day sculptures that are as cool as they are freaky. These three-dimensional pieces of art are mind-blowing not just because of the materials that have been used but because they leave an indelible mark on our memory. From the hyper-realistic sculptures from Ron Mueck and Duane Hanson to the magically moving sculptures of Peter Jansen and Sal Hernndez, each piece tells an interesting story.

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Design
September 16, 2009

Creative Ad: Mickey D Wraps a Lamp Post

What an awesome optical illusion! As part of a national campaign promoting McDonald’s restaurants, a downtown Vancouver lamp post appears to pour coffee into a giant cup on the sidewalk. At the time, McDonald’s was giving away free small cups of its brew for a two-week period, in an effort to attract new breakfast customers. The post was wrapped in brown vinyl to resemble poured coffee, while an oversized carafe was attached to the end.

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