Shepard Fairey Unvails New Obama Print

Famed propaganda and graphic artist Shepard Fairey has created a new print for MoveOn.org and Barack Obama. The print is a follow up to the original HOPE and PROGRESS designs, this time with the message of "Yes We Did."

The artwork is available through the organization as a sticker for MoveOn.org supporters, with a limited edition print available for purchase beginning tomorrow, 11/7.

Fairey is most widely know for his unmistakable Obey Giant posters which today appear in most urban areas, in fact 2 new posters showed up above Storrow Drive only a few days ago.

CNN Interviews Will I Am Via Hologram

Another amazing feat from last night - the hologram interview. Will I AM explains his inspiration for the "Yes We Can" song and video in Chicago and the CNN studio simultaneously.



And for some celebratory inspiration, the video. As much as it meant months ago, now I can't help but get teary eyed with pride. Amazing what a day did to change my perspective on the country I am a part of, and for the first time in a long time, proud to be a part of.

Barack Obama 44th President of The United States

mmmm...ice cream

After you Vote on Tuesday Ben &Jerry's will give you free ice cream for a job well done....and as I side note, I went on the tour when I was in Vermont a few weeks ago, and the visual style and branding of this company has to be one of the very best - don't you think? From the cartons, to the posters, to the processing room - it's color and curves, and cow spots all over.

School House Rock Pre-Debate Refresher

Happy Friday! In honor of the debates which may only bring frustration and anxiety this evening I thought we'd ease into Politics with some School House Rock.

Three Ring Government


How a Bill Becomes a Law

Get Out the Vote 2008

Every four Years AIGA invites designers from across the United States to create nonpartisan posters that inspire participation in the presidential election by exercising the right to vote.

With the election less than two months away and the pending debate tomorrow evening I wanted to share some of the top submissions.

You can view many more and experience the exhibition at the AIGA National Design Center via the AIGA website.

The Gloves Comes Off - Obama and McCain BOTH Have a Drinking Problem

Tappening.com promotes ditching the bottle and drinking straight from the tap...and using the candidates sure caught my attention.












The campaign comes from New York agency DiMassimo Goldstein.

New Obama Music Video - American Prayer

American Prayer is new star studded music video for Barack Obama by Dave Stewart.

"Regardless of what happens in November, Senator Obama has reminded millions of people that they have the power to connect to bigger ideas. He is, in essence, the embodiment of a new anthem for change. He has continued (Martin Luther) King's narrative from what was once thought of as a dream to a reality." remarks Stewart in reference to his lyrical creation.

The video features Forest Whitaker, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper, Barry Manilow, Joan Baez, Macy Gray, and more.



For convenience here is the Yes We Can video.

Presidential Election Ad Campaigns

Since news of Barack Obama's big Olympic ad buy has just surfaced I thought that sometime soon I would want to showcase commercials from both sides of the 2008 Presidential Election.

To prepare I thought a nice Friday review of campaigns past would be nice (ok, I've been watching a lot of Mad Men too and had to dig up the Kennedy/Nixon spots.) Enjoy, if you have any other classics please share!

1992 Bill Clinton "Read My Lips"


1984 Regan "Morning in america"


1984 Mondale 'Rollercoaster"


1972 "Nixon Now" He caught onto the song idea...


1972 McGovern "Newspaper"


1964 Lyndon Johnson "Daisy"


1964 Barry Goldwater "In Your Heart-You Know He's Right"


1960 Kennedy "Song" Commercial


1960 Nixon "Russia" commercial


1952 Isenhower "Ike for President"


1952 Aldia Stevenson " Music Man"