Archived Articles from Design
Guerrilla marketing has become all the rage these days but it is nothing new - it is simply a twist on delivering a message, communicating a concept and selling something in a way that engages an audience. The best part about good guerrilla advertisements and clever guerrilla marketing campaigns is that people know that there is a commercial interest but still approve of the installation or innovation - even despite its corporate nature.
Hidden Depths: Architectural Illusion Unfolds Underground
Facade or fantasm, this series of images presents an alluring picture of the history that lies beneath aged and famous buildings.
Hidden Hotline: Only Kids Can See this Lenticular Message
Children already at risk may also risk further abuse if they are seen to be seeking help, hence this twist on lenticular printing that turns secrets sideways.
Kids' Rooms Rule: 32 Creative & Fun Bedrooms for Children
These 14 colorful bedrooms for kids offer everything that growing children need while maximizing use of space, and looking so cool that adults will be jealous.
Company Capers: Ten Terrible Corporate Superheroes
The best corporate superheroes punch up sales while resonating with the youth demographic. These ten terrible corporate superheroes, not so much.
High Tech to High Fashion: Upscale 3D-Printed Designs
These exciting 3D-printed fashion designs, including dresses, bikinis, shoes, jewelry and eyewear, could be at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution.
Symbiotic Design: Life-Saving Meds Hide in Spare Space
It is a strange (but vital) fact that Coca Cola is so widely distributed it is easier to obtain in some parts of the developing world than clean water.
Brand Re-Versioning: Trading Logos with the Competition
Our brains recognize brands before we even get to the text ... but what happens when that second of the process yields the reverse of what we expect?
Swinging Times: 13 Stylish & Fun Indoor Swings
Why should kids have all the fun? These 13 indoor swing designs range from traditional to modern, to bring swings from the backyard into any interior.
Bottle & Sell It: 14 Designer Bottles that Break the Mold
These 14 tweaks on standard plastic bottle packaging make water, sports drinks, shampoo and cleaners more user-friendly and multi-purpose.
Heat-Sensitive Business Cards Take On Temporary Images
Recipients of these ultra-creative heat-sensitive business cards for a photo producer literally leave their mark upon them in the form of hand and fingerprints.
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