Beautifully Banal

JA May 02

Beautifully Banal is project orchestrated by the Type Directors Club in partnership with Cardon Copy. According to the website, they asked various designers to find a classified ad in their local newspaper and ‘hijack’ it typographically – in other words redesign it as a once-off collectible poster.

The results, and the play on words/images, are really something. I especially love this one for ‘Poodle pups T-cup/toy all colours shots registered’, re-imagined by Tina Roth Eisenberg.

This one for a personal classified ‘hijacked’ by Matthias Ernstbergeris great too – especially when viewed alongside the original: ‘SWEPT AWAY: Let a Sexy Sultry Italian take you into a world of sensuality & relaxation that will take your breath away. I love what I do.’

Also in non-designed related advertising funnies, have a look at this ad from 1886 found via Rumpus. The copy reads: "Cocoaine: It Kills Dandruff, promotes Growth of Hair, cures Scald Head."

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