bitts {on graphic design}

103 really really cool advertisements from around the world

Check out these super creative, fun and stunning ads from around the world. Awesome technique, bold statements and killer graphics. Gotta love. Read the whole post at Outlawdesignblog

//featuring {blogger business cards}

Adding to the collection of "blogger business cards," a challenge set up by Brian Yerkes of Brian Joseph Studios in Florida. I love checking out other designers cards - so take a peek at this ongoing gallery of pics. If you have a cool card you want to add to the list, follow Brian's instructions and leave me a comment, so I can check it out.

This weekend I was perusing the shelves of my local Borders and found myself flipping through my newest fav book Best Business Card Designs 8, a visual gallery of the coolest, aesthetically pleasing calling cards. Books like this are great references which I love to use for inspiration.

/Creative Advertising

Picked up a new book this weekend. "Creative Advertising" by Mario Pricken. Its the 2008 edition which includes some awesome international ads, including this one by PEPSI (BBDO/Canada) done in 2000. I had a good laugh. The book challenges you to think creatively, by asking a different question in each spread. ...what makes ads memorable? -This book explores a wide variety of fun, stupid and entertaining ads. Check out more international ads here.

/unique calling cards

At last nights graphic designer meet up, Randall and I had a fun conversation about calling cards. Often the first impression of your talent (as a designer), cards can set the tone when you meet an new contact or client. I love changing up my design every few months. Check out this collection of cards from around the world, and this one by inspiredology.com