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Otl Aicher’s Olympic Graphic Design

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 in Advertising, Europe, Olympic pictograms, USA | No Comments »

“The Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery located within San Jose State University is hosting an amazing exhibition of graphic design by the office of Otl Aicher for the 1972 Munich Olympics. The exhibition features, posters, books, brochures and signage conceived for the 1972 Olympic identity program”  Dave

The exhibition runs August 26 to September 26, 2008
For more information: visit the exhibition website.

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The Big Brother State

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 in Advertising, Motion graphics, Public transportation | No Comments »

“The Big Brother State is an educational film about what politicians claim to be protection of our freedom but what we refer to as repressive legislation.

Since terrorism has become a global threat, especially after 9/11, governments all over the world have started enforcing laws which, so the governments say, should increase national security.

These laws obviously aim at another goal: the states gaining more and more control of their citizens at the cost of our privacy and freedom.”

WE ADD UP

Posted on November 7th, 2007 in Advertising | No Comments »

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Great idea, funny icons. weaddup.com

Les Pictogrammes

Posted on October 5th, 2007 in Advertising, Europe, Public transportation, Road signs | No Comments »

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Drink, drink…

Posted on December 23rd, 2005 in Advertising, USA | No Comments »

“Weird, faintly disturbing sign near the Convention Centre”
Origin: USA, Texas, Austin by lloydi, (full size)