This got me a bit emotional. I felt like this woman was given back a bit of her life with the iPad.
Lately I have been wondering how I can bridge what I do to enable and empower the elderly to live more independant healthy lives. This inspires me.
Read more about it here.
And... while I liked the classical music that played in the background. I would've liked this song more.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Design Currency - Icograda Vancouver
I got into grad school a few weeks back. Or rather, I was honoured with a letter of acceptance to the Ontario College of Art and Design to pursue a masters degree in design. I am very excited.
And then even more excited when I saw this promo video for a designer's conferencein Vancouver.Very smart and sharp.
And then even more excited when I saw this promo video for a designer's conferencein Vancouver.Very smart and sharp.
Car Ad - Chevrolet Malibu
Usually car advertising for me falls on blind eyes, deaf ears....
But I saw a version of this Maliby the other day, while bike riding, and I liked it.
Very smart.
But that being said... I did really love this Cadillac commercial a few years back. I actually felt like it was an ad written for smart, successful women who didn't feel the need for a family van.
But I saw a version of this Maliby the other day, while bike riding, and I liked it.
Very smart.
But that being said... I did really love this Cadillac commercial a few years back. I actually felt like it was an ad written for smart, successful women who didn't feel the need for a family van.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Likey The Like for Zac Posen's Target line
Zac Posen is about to releae his new Target inspired/designed line up of afford chic-frocks just in time for American prom season.
Snappy little video directed by Gia Coppola (yes.. that family). It's a nice fun spot, and embodies the energy of the Zac Posen line in a way that Target might not have been able to do on its own. Interestingly absent is the branding for both ZPs line or the retail outlet itself. The more branding, the less likely for it to go viral perhaps? This spot reminds me of the one Holt Renfrew did for their fall launch.
Read the LA Times article here
Snappy little video directed by Gia Coppola (yes.. that family). It's a nice fun spot, and embodies the energy of the Zac Posen line in a way that Target might not have been able to do on its own. Interestingly absent is the branding for both ZPs line or the retail outlet itself. The more branding, the less likely for it to go viral perhaps? This spot reminds me of the one Holt Renfrew did for their fall launch.
Read the LA Times article here
Friday, April 9, 2010
Happy Weekend
This just makes me smile.
Its a family photo of two of my favourite men, their dogs and their silver rocket.
click here for photographer info.
Its a family photo of two of my favourite men, their dogs and their silver rocket.
click here for photographer info.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tiger Woods - love it or hate it
Yes, he 'sexted' a bunch of ladies, cheated on his wife, humiliated his family, his friends, his sponsors. He's a dog. But if nothing else, America loves a comeback story. Look at Britney and Martha. And if Jesus Saves, well, then all the better story in the money-loving, God-fearing man's world that Tiger golfs in.
I have alot to say about Tiger. A supremely gifted golfer, but dumb as a post. His 'people' were complete baffoons and his emotionally revealing press conference a few weeks ago was just part of an overly scripted timeline to get him to this day... the day the 2010 masters begin.
To commemorate the eve of Tiger's return, Nike aired a 30:second black and white ad. A single camera locked on Tiger's face while a narration of his deceased father played in the background. How did WK ever find the dad's script in the first place is a miracle. This Nike's ad is perfect. Not because its an amazing execution, I'd say its a little heavy on the pouting face. And while I do feel emotion, its mixed. However, to me what makes the ad great is the timing and the assumptions it makes. It assumes you know Tiger's story. It assumes you know its the day before the masters, the day before the big comeback (in fact it assumes a comeback). It assumes you know about the importance of his father in his life.
Way to go Nike. I liked how you protected your brand, and delivered a provoking piece of creative. You aren't being direct in your approval or disapproval, in fact you detach your own opinion of the situation. Yet somehow you were able to tell a story and start a conversation at the same time.
Love it or hate it, this ad is the best timed, beautifully orchestrated bit of messaging that has come out since, well, since Tina Fey looked amazingly like Sarah Palin and brought down the republican party.
Tiger is lucky to have Nike. And Nike is lucky to have Tiger. Milk drinkers won't get the job done on this day. Apparently, golfers who have a penchant for pole dancers and who wear Nikes just might though. If Nike did a boring ad of golfing greats, I would've gone unnoticed. So would the story of an old duster cheating on his wife. Tiger has been given a mulligan, and people want to see what he'll do with it.
click here for more perspective from Canadian marketers.
I have alot to say about Tiger. A supremely gifted golfer, but dumb as a post. His 'people' were complete baffoons and his emotionally revealing press conference a few weeks ago was just part of an overly scripted timeline to get him to this day... the day the 2010 masters begin.
To commemorate the eve of Tiger's return, Nike aired a 30:second black and white ad. A single camera locked on Tiger's face while a narration of his deceased father played in the background. How did WK ever find the dad's script in the first place is a miracle. This Nike's ad is perfect. Not because its an amazing execution, I'd say its a little heavy on the pouting face. And while I do feel emotion, its mixed. However, to me what makes the ad great is the timing and the assumptions it makes. It assumes you know Tiger's story. It assumes you know its the day before the masters, the day before the big comeback (in fact it assumes a comeback). It assumes you know about the importance of his father in his life.
Way to go Nike. I liked how you protected your brand, and delivered a provoking piece of creative. You aren't being direct in your approval or disapproval, in fact you detach your own opinion of the situation. Yet somehow you were able to tell a story and start a conversation at the same time.
Love it or hate it, this ad is the best timed, beautifully orchestrated bit of messaging that has come out since, well, since Tina Fey looked amazingly like Sarah Palin and brought down the republican party.
Tiger is lucky to have Nike. And Nike is lucky to have Tiger. Milk drinkers won't get the job done on this day. Apparently, golfers who have a penchant for pole dancers and who wear Nikes just might though. If Nike did a boring ad of golfing greats, I would've gone unnoticed. So would the story of an old duster cheating on his wife. Tiger has been given a mulligan, and people want to see what he'll do with it.
click here for more perspective from Canadian marketers.
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