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Help

I'm very much so in-like with this packaging, and really, the overall brand. It's a great testament to the fact that sometimes great design is knowing when to say when. And these kids said "when" at the perfect place. The naming and packaging gets straight to the point, which is, in my opinion, an under-appreciated characteristic. It's not flashy or over-complicated, and I imagine it looks quite pretty in the legal-drug drawer in the washroom. Plus, there's an extremely enjoyable website, be sure to check out, "Help, I'm Bored."

***I also just noticed you can create, "Help, I_____" t-shirts. Awesome.

This Is Packaging, People

It's Game Time!

To get things going this Monday, I'm posting a fun little game for movie and type buffs. If you think it'll be easy, you're wrong. I'll admit to only getting 8 correct.

via UnderConsideration

Slightly Offensive Friday

I'm deeply sorry if I've managed to really piss anyone off, and/or ruin the surprise. I'm not taking light of people's commitment to their faith and religion. It simply made me laugh. And, I can laugh because I'm a proud survivor of Catholic Private Schooling. So there. Happy Friday.

24 for $51...a steal

I will not be commenting on the pretentiousness of an uber-luxury tonic water brand, as it is ridiculous. I will however comment on the bottle. It's pretty. And, rich people are silly.

via the dieline

The Importance of Placement

Some messages can be splayed across a city and do just fine. Then, occasionally you are lucky enough to witness two messages negating each-other, side by side, living in hypocrisy. I wonder if there is a sneaky media buyer behind this, or just a smile from the Advertising deities? The poor, poor, image sensitive teenage girls. What to do?

Never trust a man with two first names

Is that how it goes? Well, if that is the case, can you trust a mortgage lending institution called FannieMae? Or, better yet, one called FreddieMac? Doesn't that sound like a new burger at McDonalds? And wasn't FannieMae one of the Clampetts? Regardless, I think it should become naming testament numero uno to not name ANYTHING after an acronym, especially when it comes to money and people's livelihood. There's an interesting little snippet on this situation over here, check it out.

Pardon my french,

but this is funny, and it's Friday. Happy Weekend to all!

Poo Happens

I can't quite figure out what my opinion is on this one. Let's walk through it together, shall we? One, I do not have a dog but harbor a deep desire to one day own a French Bulldog or Pug. Two, growing up I made immature gagging and puking noises anytime my parents asked me to pick up POO in the backyard. I was a sissy way back then as well. Three, I'm loving the tude in the copy, it's very irreverent, my favorite kind. Four, unfortunate tasks could always use a little livelihood. Five, however, some unfortunate tasks are just that, and don't need design love. Six, I like that the bags are 100% biodegradable. Seven, there is a decent amount of product innovation. Eight, and this is the issue for me, how much do these things cost? I cannot rationalize spending money on picking up dog POO. And really, does picking up doggie poop need to be stylish? The verdict is still out.
via thedieline.com

Cut It Out

Does anyone get "Full House" flashbacks and tremors when they hear someone say "Cut it out?" I most certainly do. Anyhoo, the kids over at Speak Up > Design Dialog, release a word every month and takes open submissions for the visual interpretations. It's an interesting and fun read. Check it out here.