Piano Stairs - Using Fun To Change Behavior

The folks at Volkswagon think that "fun"is a great and easy way to change people's behavior. Visit "The Fun Theory" website and see a number of clever ideas. Below is a video about turning a subway stairwell into a piano you can play by walking on the steps. Cute and clever. (on Facebook)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw

Forget The Product. I like The Package. - theDieline

Another website for design nuts like me who often swoon at the sight of a stylish box or bottle. The Dieline website has oodles of new container designs to sample. View examples by industry and "substrate". And be sure to check out the design firms in the directory.

www.thedieline.com

Businesses And The Issue Of Trust

Here is an article and video from Business Week regarding "trust" as a marketing factor in business. Take a look and get some insights on how businesses deal with the issue of trust when it comes to communicating with customers. The story may give you some insights about how business is really conducted.

www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_39/b4148038492933.htm

AdPunch - A Running Commentary On Recent Ads

AdPunch is not a site simply showing all the recent noteworthy ads that have been published. Operated by several advertising enthusiasts, it selectively comments on ads the editors take interest in. A site good for consumers and creatives alike.

www.adpunch.org

Art And Copy Trailer - From Apple

A film about advertising, "Art and Copy" focuses on creative powerhouses from the 1960's forward. If your line of work is marketing-related, you'll appreciate this look back at advertising history.

www.apple.com/trailers/independent/artcopy

The Trunk Monkey - We All Need One

A series of 4 commercials from the Suburban Auto Group that show the clear advantages of having a trained monkey in the rear compartment. Very funny!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-fB34sTmls

Brawndo Commercial - It's Got Electrolytes

For Idiocracy fans, here's one of several "in your face" commercials that someone made. Fun and outrageous!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbxq0IDqD04

Graphic Design Tools Of The Past

Here's one for graphic designers of all ages. If you old-ish like me, you will instantly recognize these objects because you once used them. If you started designing after 1984, when the MacIntosh was introduced, you will probably scratch your head, wondering what these relics are all about. "The Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies" is a collection of objects that designers, like myself, used on a daily basis during the 1970's and 80's. Looking back, it seems we worked in more of a Fred Flintstone world, than a George Jetson one. Anyway, have fun and see how many of these items you can identify.

www.drawger.com/?what=shows&show_id=32

Broken Escalator Commercial

Humorous commercial featuring helpless business people stranded on a mal-functioning escalator.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb7mzUCpTyY

Ads Of The World Website

This advertising-centric website, from MediaBistro, features an assortment of ads from around the planet. Material can be sorted by media, region, country and industry. A great resource for creative marketing people.

adsoftheworld.com