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Bad design by design, Motion Graphics, Politics, Viral Advertising

Daisy Girl Reincarnate

In my Advertising course in college we analyzed many past political ads including Daisy Girl.  It aired September 7, 1964 and seemed to be an effective ad because it drew fear about  Lyndon B. Johnson’s opponent, Senator Barry Goldwater. The ad was created by innovative ad agency Doyle Dane Bernbach. It only aired once but that […]

My Life, Politics

Denied My Right to Vote

I have been excited about my chance to vote in this election. I visited McCain and Obama’s website almost every day along with watching numerous CNN news videos and reading stories to keep on the campaigns. I was ready to vote. I registered in Adair County on October 8. I filled out my registration form […]

Politics, Viral Advertising

Pumpkins for Obama

I’ve never really been good at pumpkins. Enter YesWeCarve.com I actually did OK with this one. I used a stencil available on their website. I also submitted the photo to their blog… I hope to see it up there soon!

Bad design by design, Branding, Design Concept/Ideas, Politics, Redesign, Usability, Viral Advertising, Website Design

Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part four)

In part four, I take a look at the recent website redesign by John McCain and compare it to his previously all black website. Beautiful Design I believe I’ve said this on my blog before. This presidential campaign has largely been about change. Most significantly, a change from really horrible design in political campaigns to truly […]