The “Clever Factor” In Advertising
LumberghThe “Clever Factor” in advertising is one of the most enduring and revealing aspects of consumer psychology. Every year after the Super Bowl game, millions of viewers discuss not only…
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Eric HathewayIt has come to my attention—after a thorough investigation involving coffee, staring at a blank screen, and one suspicious nap—that I have not posted any here in five days. Construction…
Please Read On ...The Persistence Of Stickers
The ArtistStickers have quietly become one of the most persistent—and versatile—forms of visual communication. They live somewhere between design, graffiti, branding, and personal expression. Cheap to produce, easy to distribute, and…
Please Read On ...Typography: From Ornamental to Functional
The evolution of typography is a fascinating journey that reflects broader cultural and technological shifts. One of the most significant movements in this history is Die Neue Typographie, or “New…
Please Read On ...The Executive Coloring Book (Part 2)
Published in 1961 by Marcie Hans, Dennis Altman, and Martin A. Cohen. This coloring book is a satirical tale of a corporate executive and his drab colorless life. So, add…
Please Read On ...The Executive Coloring Book (Part 1)
Published in 1961 by Marcie Hans, Dennis Altman, and Martin A. Cohen. This coloring book is a satirical tale of a corporate executive and his drab colorless life. So, add…
Please Read On ...The Four Forces Of Design
Here is a very strong quartet of clear, disciplined, and rooted in the lineage of modern design thinking. You can feel echoes of Louis Sullivan and Le Corbusier in it,…
Please Read On ...How To Spot A.I. Slop
Here is a practical guide to a set of “tells” or “clues” people use to recognize A.I.-generated content—and what tends to get labeled “A.I. slop” when those signals start to…
Please Read On ...A.I. Slop: It’s A Problem!
A new phrase has recently emerged and it runs deeper than just six fingers, melted teacups and images with an odd generic feeling. The phrase “A.I. Slop,” has quickly become…
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