Recently, I happened to stumble upon some really good web resources for people in the advertising or the creative world. Even if you are not one of them, you might love to explore some of these websites more to have a good time off. So, here goes the list:
1. World ads collection – This website houses a rich collection of advertisements from across the world. Ads are categorized channel wise such as print, radio, outdoor, TV, online etc. , country wise and industry wise. It also announces winner ads every month and keep a calendar of fails.
2. Exploring similar ads – This website is quite interesting in that it is dedicated to hunt similar advertising ideas from around the world. It categorizes ads under various channels and industries. Well, these ads may be shameless copycats or unfortunate coincidences but certainly you would not like to find your ad listed there!
3. All about design – This is a great website to explore interesting concepts around design in a diverse range of fields, products and services. It can be ideas in advertising, mobile accessories, typography, product design, advertising, photography, packaging and what not. You would be thrilled to explore the creative brains of people around the globe. For example, explore how Art Director Sergio Daniel García from the studio Grantipo has created a unique packaging for wine.