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Just got done with Day 1 in Graphic Design II class. I can tell I will like it and I'll learn so much more about CS5. It's nice to have a structured environment where I'll constantly be working on a project. I really hope to get better at Photoshop and InDesign, especially since I'm starting to work with creating websites. Well, today is about the twentieth time I've been told to keep a folder/book/reference of all the design, art, ideas, images, etc that I like so I can refer to it later. Here's part of my collection so far.

Ad ran for Barilla noodles around the New Year: simple & eye catching.

Ad for Smoke Vodka: One of those things I just think is great design.

Chicago Sky Deck's graphic for the Sears (I guess Willis...) Tower. I like the simplicity of it, and that it explains the attraction so well by using typography.

Below are some random links I've saved. There are videos, commercials, and ads, and clever guerilla marketing implementations that I find ingenious. Check out the links I've posted at the right hand side of my blog if you want to keep up on the latest art/design awards.

Piano Stairs! Great guerilla marketing. Reminds me of the T-Mobile Dance in the train station which was a very successful viral video.

I LOVE this Old Spice campaign. I mean, completely love it. There's a video online somewhere that interviews the Creatives for the campaign. They go step by step through this commercial and find out whether it was done in one take or not. I won't give it away.

Thought Nike did pretty good on this one. It's quick, catchy, and sports-y...exactly what Nike is all about. It does a good job of keeping my attention even with such a well known brand.

So, what do ya think of my favorites? What are some of YOUR favorites?