luni, 21 mai 2012

Damn Cool Pics

Damn Cool Pics


Depressed Copywriter

Posted: 21 May 2012 03:01 PM PDT

In the new Tumblr 'Depressed Copywriter', copywriters Chris Sheldon, Mariana Oliveira, Whitney Ruef and Tedd Wood have altered some pretty standard, altogether bland , print ads morphing them into hilarious, topical, poetic messages. As a copywriter myself, I find this highly entertaining.






















































































































Manhole Cover Art in Japan

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:47 AM PDT

Manholes aren't really artists's first choice. However 95% of Japan's 1,780 municipalities you will find artistic manhole covers unique to each city and town. It has become apart of the country's national culture and it's fascinating to see the different designs and styles that each town and city has chosen to represent them. With over 6,000 manhole cover artworks, it's no surprise that spotting and photographing them has become a hobby for many.






























































Via MRSY on Flickr


A Look At The Modern College Student [Infographic]

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:22 AM PDT

College students today are more tech savvy than ever before. Just how important is technology to their academic lives?

More than 90% use email to communicate with professors and 73% say they cannot study without technology. Seven in 10 take notes on keyboards instead of paper, virtually all students who own an ereader read textbooks on it and most use digital tools when preparing a presentation.

All that tech has caused something of a dependency too — 38% of students can't go more than 10 minutes without checking their smartphone or other device. All told, students spent $13 billion on electronics in 2009.

Click image to see a larger version.

Via Mashable