YEE-HO HO HO

Some one was going to do it.

Merry Christmas Baby

The voice over is spot on, although I don't believe it was intended for the states, and the copy is delicious. Top it off with some wonderful-impromptu cuts and editing and you have one wonderful spot that centers around their product. Joy to watch.

Keeping with the theme du jour:

A new exhibit at the Werribee Open Range Zoo, in Melbourne, Australia allows visitors to get up close and personal with the wildlife. The back of the jeep up to the windshield is outside of a protected, glass enclosure. The hood is laden with meat to entice the predators up within a whisker's length of the spectators. Woah. Learn more here.

Thanks to Aaron Pilcher!

Good old Fashioned Augmented Reality

Not a new idea, just took some time for the always busy Tattoo shops to catch on to the idea. Love the idea since you probably couldn't find anyone who would try this and not like themselves with a tattoo.

Best Use of Augmented Reality...So Far

In Japan you can now use AR in a Vending Machine, good idea. Users can bring a printout or use your cell phone to access it, ok, not so intuitive (especially since there is a window with actual product right there). Afterwards (and here is where there could be gold) you hold the product up and get (awesome so far) to see the (wait for it) ingredients and nutritional value... let down!

If only they would have been entertaining, I guess we'll have to give them some time, they are sooooo close!

Ping Pong Anyone?

Metal on Metal "BASTARD" from The Glue Society on Vimeo.

Some times you get to see an idea that few could think of. This is one of those golden nuggets. Maybe a bit too graphic for my taste at the end but wonderfully cast and shot. Director: Matt Devine, The Glue Society for Metal On Metal.

The Most Famous

You know you have arrived when you can convince the client not to use the product shot, or the logo. DDB, Stockholm, Sweden

The Evolution of the Hipster

Oh, the map of the cool I wish I copuld be. VIA Paste Magazine. Highly recommended read for all the agency types.

Show Stopping Simplicity

How could you not be mesmerized by the simple window technique by artist Tokujin Yoshioka for Hermes.

7th ANNUAL ART BUS GALLERY TOUR

7th Annual ADCD Design Meets Fine Art Holiday Art Bus Gallery Tour Get your retinas ready. The art bus is back, ready to take you on a whirlwind tour through Denver's most talked about galleries and studios. Bring your camera and your wallet! This is one social event that is as fun as it is inspirational!

Locals You Don't Know: Sam Adams Photography

You may not know him yet, as he just moved to Denver, but if you are looking for that outdoor action/beauty shot, you may want to look in your back yard. Or just go to Sam's Website.

Hey, Here's My Beard

What a seem-less way to give a beard. Nice idea that had to start with how much someone wanted all the world to know what it is like to thoughtfully stroke your beard.

Dockers Be A Man

Never really thought of Dockers as a real mans brand, but props to them for being aware of the environment and cutting a niche for themselves.

What Wonderful Type Posters

Just read them, they need no comments. Then get 10 Pounds over at Brighten the Corners.

Captivating

Just try to look away from the product benefit. Just try.

Ruining Santa for 5 year-olds

I will never be able to think of Mrs. Claus in that way...(I was going to say again, but that feels wrong too)... but I will remember this ad for a long time. Nice Christmas Extension of a fun campaign.

Milk Worth Picking Up

We could all use a little better design on the packages, especially if it brightens up a commodity that doesn't really want to change. Here's to posting it so someone picks it up. Concepts by illustrator Sanna Annukka via TheDieLine