Category Archives: Vintage Ads

University Guest Speaker: Andrew F. Smith

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Andrew F. Smith, the author of Drinking History: Fifteen Turning Points in the Making of American Beverages, will be discussing his book at Paley on March 26th, discussing the history of All-American drinks such as Coke and Coors, as…

Grey Poupon Does it Again…

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Last night during the Oscars, Kraft Foods brand aired the newest spin on the iconic “Pardon Me” commercial for Grey Poupon. The new spot, titled “Lost Footage,” plays off the same style, storyline, and characters of the original ad. The newest…

A Little Inspiration

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It’s a fresh spring semester here at Temple University! As we get back into the swing of things, one of the hardest adjustments we usually find is getting back on the grind. It’s hard after a long break to pick…

Get Inspired

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As an art direction student in Temple’s advertising program I’ve often been consumed with moments where creative ideas seem completely out of the realm of existence. However, with a little help of our World Wide Web I wanted to share…

Museum Posters

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as photographed by me in Prague.

Someone told me they liked my posts, (causing blushes and heart-eyes and head swelling galore), so now you’re stuck with my ramblings. I’ll try and keep it brief and image-heavy.
I recently came back from a vacation to Europe, my…

Dusty Signs

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video by Hunter Johnson
If you’re following my posts, you probably have noticed that I have a thing for the hand-made craft. I love the tradition of actually making something with your hands that cannot be duplicated exactly how you…

GOODIE BAG

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Here are some freebies I found on the web. I also came across some vintage motorcycle advertisements that are great visual inspiration
Enjoy!
 
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ADVERTISEMENTS
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BRUSHES

23 Brushes Light Blurs Brush Set, Free…

Saul Bass

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I had to make a post dedicated to one of my favorite artists of all time. If you don’t know/love Saul Bass already, you’re missing out on a world of inspiration. In fact, a lot of his work is probably familiar without…

Campbell’s 142 Years of Design Exhibit

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When: now through December 11, 2011
Where: The Art Institute of Philadelphia at 16th and Chestnut
Hours: Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 9 to 7, Friday 9 to 5, and Saturday 9 to 4.
Cost: Free!
 
 
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Poster Designs by Genre

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Posters designs depend a lot on their subject matter, and how much information needs to be on them. Inspirational posters, for example, need only have only one word on them, (ie the classic “Conviction” or “Perseverance” posters that hung…