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BW’s Homemade Secret Santa
December 29th, 2011 · Chris · No Comments
As a slight twist to the annual Secret Santa pre-Christmas celebrations, we decided to show some skills at making our own ‘secret’ presents. Santa’s Big Handout revealed some truly sparkling talents outside of the work arena – gifts included a beautifully crafted wooden Christmas tree decoration (seen in use and adorning our family tree), special ‘Apple’ logo biscuits (for a notoriously anti-Apple brand colleague), a splendidly knitted scarf, an original Christmas tree framed illustration, 2 beautiful/festive candles, an entire tribute website (themed to reflect the receiver’s passion for a niche subject matter), some AMAZING chocolate truffles, complete with outstanding packaging/photography, homemade limoncello and a booze-filled Snowman piñata. Brilliant!
No CommentsTags: Offbeat · Social Networking
The Single Lane Super Highway
December 14th, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
The Single Lane Super Highway is one of the most fun and creative websites I have seen in a while. Every car on the site has been drawn by a visitor and they drive by in a never ending parade. Drawing is simple and quick and it cleverly animates your wheels for you. Look out for a tank and the man swimming from the shark which I drew, Luke’s square wheeled caveman car and his man chasing a football! Go get drawing!
No CommentsTags: Art · Offbeat · Web
Ambush Marketing
November 29th, 2011 · Chris · No Comments
This poster was spotted recently in a Cambridge bus shelter. It’s either a bit of cheeky graffiti or a brilliant ambush marketing tactic by those gurus at the NHS promoting the recent Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
No CommentsTags: Advertising · Offbeat
Real Angry Birds
August 24th, 2011 · Luke · 1 Comment
T-Mobile have once again have taken to the streets to kick off another viral campaign, this time using the award winning cult game ‘Angry Birds’ to promote their smartphone range.
They have taken this addictive app and created a life-size interactive game, which include all the famous birds, from the classic red bird to the multiple blue birds, complete with a wind band playing the Angry Birds soundtrack, this completes another feel good campaign from the telecommunications giants.
1 CommentTags: Advertising · Environmental · Offbeat · Science & Technology · Video · Web
Kenk: A Graphic Portrait
August 19th, 2011 · Edward · No Comments
I remember reading about this crazy bike thief in the press a few years ago. He allegedly stole the greatest number of bikes in world history. I recently saw a video made by two film makers who were captivated by the complex character of Igor Kenk and his slightly insane story and even crazier bicycle ‘collection’. They shot alot of film with the view to making a Graphic novel in a cut-up/rough style. This style draws influence from late 70’s punk ‘zines and FV Disco which grew out of Yugoslavia in the ’80’s as a result of easy access to photocopiers but restricted state run print presses. The result is a raw film and the associated Graphic novel.
No CommentsTags: Art · Design · Environmental · Offbeat · Photography · Video
Monkey Business
August 11th, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
I like this little Microsoft Kinect Powered monkey!
No CommentsTags: Offbeat · Science & Technology · Video
Jersey’s Thriving Market Shows What Guernsey Misses
August 3rd, 2011 · Chris · No Comments
It’s no more than a distant memory for most, and totally unknown for some, but strolling around Jersey’s market recently recalled the glory days of Guernsey’s own market. And whilst the delights of HMV or New Look provide today’s consumer with the latest musical or fashion tastes, they somehow seem oddly temporary and insignificant against the permanency of a living, breathing market.
No CommentsTags: Local Issues · Offbeat