80 Extreme Advertisements
Interesting collection of so-called “Extreme Advertisements” from around the world by One Extra Pixel. While these are suppose to be taken seriously, I can’t help but think some of them are way over the top and ridiculous that they are almost comical to me.

iPhone Dark Room
Interesting app created by Swanko Lab that let’s users process their iPhone photos in a digital dark room. The app is fully stocked with chemicals and supplies to give the illusion and fun of processing photos by hand.

AIGA recently posted their annual Survey of Design Salaries. The report posts salaries for various design position in the U.S. This annual survey is a really useful tool for anyone in the design and advertising field. 

Heinz has recently announced that they will be introducing a new packing for their “Ketchup” later on this fall. The new design is suppose to make it easier for people to use ketchup on the go. The package will allow consumers to have 2 options on using the condiment.  One way is tearing off the top cap and squeezing the ketchup and the other option is to peel the corner and dip your food inside the packet. I quite like the new ketchup bottle shape design and can’t wait to test it out.  For all the fans of the current ketchup packet don’t worry Heinz will still be producing those as well. 

As the Super Bowl quickly approaches one of the main things during this event that is much anticipated by tons of viewers is seeing what new commercials are debuting and by whom.  One of the usual and largest companies, Pepsi, has already decided to pull out of this years line up but many other companies have returned with newer, funnier, quirkier and sexier ads. I don’t really follow football but some of the commercials airing during the game can be quiet interesting.

Above are a couple of commercials that will be in rotation during this years Super Bowl (Doritos, Go Daddy, Tru Tv, Career Builder), click the images to view the videos. You can also watch more ads at Chiff.