Tim Brown says the design profession is preoccupied with creating nifty, fashionable objects — even as pressing questions like clean water access show it has a bigger role to play. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory “design thinking.”

It’s a joy for me to see the return of ‘What would you do for a Klondike Bar’ ad campaigns. I always thought they were funny and now they’ve returned with a refreshed sort of funny and with great execution. So what would YOU do for a Klondike bar?

Over the past week we’ve received some submissions for critique so I decided to put it all together in 1 post as ‘Critique Sunday’. Here I offer some critiques on the submitted designs that either give praises or some useful advice.

I consistently say this, and at risk of sounding like a broken record I must say it again. Ad campaigns for social causes are among the most inspiring and creative advertising being done today. Here’s WWF Germany: Ice Sculptures proving this.

I just discovered this cute spot for Innocent Orange Juice.
Aardman is a major, world class studio. Their work continues to be innovative, entertaining, brilliantly characterized and full of charm, reflecting the talent, energy and personal commitment of all the people who comprise the Aardman team. They give us here, a very original concept, with a [...]

This is a beautiful ad because it doesn’t come across as an ad. When I saw this it was only when I was asked to donate I realize this is an ad for their Charity. At the beginning I was completely absorbed in the story which undoubtedly is an amazing one.
I think it’s the most [...]