The transition to new fifth-generation cellular networks, known as 5G, will affect how you use smartphones and many other devices. Let’s talk about the essentials.
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to get dressed up in your fanciest outfit, pop open a bottle of champagne, and celebrate the end of the past 12 months while getting ready to ring in Jan. 1. You might be thinking about heading out to a jam-packed public event or perhaps you’re going to…
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We live in the age of exponentiation. Everything is evolving at an almost unimaginable speed. New tools, techniques, iterations, breakthroughs, and game-changing discoveries happen almost daily. Today, just staying on top of what’s happening is practically a full-time job. This raises a question: If free unencumbered commercial enterprises are struggling to keep up with the pace of change, what hope do governments have?
We’ve seen this question asked many times this year. Facebook, Google, and Twitter all testified before Congress about data privacy. The big telcos have been lobbying for favorable pathways to 5G. In Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation went into effect, and American legislators are thinking about a version suitable for the United States. But all of this is symptomatic of a larger problem: We have evolved past our current business rules, regulations, and laws.
Our Founding Fathers were exceptionally smart, well-educated people with a common goal. Many of them were very deep thinkers. So, it should not surprise you that Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), the second vice president of the United States (17971801), and the third president of the United States (18011809), thought deeply about laws and institutions. Here’s an excerpt from a letter Jefferson wrote to Samuel Kercheval on July 12, 1816. I added the paragraph breaks to make it easier to read. The text in bold is carved into panel four of the Jefferson Memorial. He writes:
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In our industry, the end of the year is a time for R&R not rest and relaxation (as the digital ad ecosystem never sleeps), but reflection and resolutions. It’s a time to evaluate and digest our successes as well as our shortcomings, allowing us to set a new direction as we continue to evolve, iterate, and innovate in the new year.
By and large, I’d say my resolutions are likely no different than any other CEO’s, inside or outside of our industry. I’m hoping we’ll get faster, a bit leaner, and more robust; that we’ll strengthen our relationships and learn more about our own identity.
That said, resolutions are best kept when you’ve got a partner by your side, pushing you, both literally and figuratively, to go that extra mile. Which is why I’m hoping our partners and competitors across the industry will join me in the resolutions I’ve set out for 2019:
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In our industry, the end of the year is a time for R&R not rest and relaxation (as the digital ad ecosystem never sleeps), but reflection and resolutions. It’s a time to evaluate and digest our successes as well as our shortcomings, allowing us to set a new direction as we continue to evolve, iterate, and innovate in the new year.
By and large, I’d say my resolutions are likely no different than any other CEO’s, inside or outside of our industry. I’m hoping we’ll get faster, a bit leaner, and more robust; that we’ll strengthen our relationships and learn more about our own identity.
That said, resolutions are best kept when you’ve got a partner by your side, pushing you, both literally and figuratively, to go that extra mile. Which is why I’m hoping our partners and competitors across the industry will join me in the resolutions I’ve set out for 2019:
Print
McDonald’s
Recently in Germany more and more McDonald’s restaurants started to stay open until late/or started to work 24Hours. In order to advertise that, Mcdonald’s launched a new print/OOH starting November/2018. Playing around with clock watch faces as it’s source of inspiration, Leo Burnett /Thjnk achieved a very unique result: displaying a long range of products using only minimalist design, McDonald’s proves once again why every time is a good time to visit their restaurants and enjoy a good Big Mac, Fries or even a McMuffin or a Chocolate Sundae.
Advertising Agency:Leo Burnett, Berlin, Germany
Advertising Agency:Thjnk, Berlin, Germany
Chief Creative Officer:Andreas Pauli, Armin Jochum
Executive Creative Director:Jorg Hoffmann
Creative Director:Florian Fehre
Lead Creative:Gustavo Nardini
Art Directors:Gustavo Nardini, Marco Sodano
Illustrators:Gustavo Nardini, Marco Sodano
Account:Netti Weber
“I am a Graphic Designer from Mumbai, India. And, super proud to be Indian.
Explorations in the cross-sections of life and design, within the Indian context, outline a major part of my practice as a designer.
I love words as much as I love visuals. I am forever curious. And loyalty would be my superpower.”
Why are you a Graphic Designer?
When I was in school, I really enjoyed only three things. History, Math and Drawing. I think Graphic Design is a good combination of the skills in each. It involves research, problem solving and knowing how to draw your imagination. I kind of have had a very focussed career graph since I was 14. I can’t imagine being anything else in this life if I have to think about it. Maybe law would have been a close second career choice.
Did you attend school for fine art or design?
Yes! Rachana Sansad College of Applied Art and Craft in Mumbai, India.
You have a distinct style of Design. How long did it take you to develop your style?
Do I really? To be honest – I don’t really worry about styles. I just do work that is relevant to me and where I am at any point. It would be fairly easy to chart my personal work and see how my life has moved from Point A to Point B. Context is everything to me. However, the one single common thread tying all of my personal projects is the idea of narrating stories which could be both an everyday reality or my parallel reality.
How did you focus so much on typographic illustrations? When did you realise you loved doing it and wanted more of it?
While graduating from art school, my elective major was typography. So I have been pretty much interested in type, typography and letters since the beginning of my art school and career as a graphic designer. I find a sense of unadulterated joy in it. Briefly while exploring the various aspects of graphic design, I took to extending my interests to paper craft illustrations. That was fun while it lasted! And well, since I’ve always had a relationship with the written word I got back to exploring writing and type in some of my recent projects.
Were there any particular role models for you when you grew up?
My parents, undoubtedly. I am because they are. My dad always taught me was that there is no escaping hard work. You only get what you put in the hours and work for. And my biggest learning from mom is the power of resilience and not having any ego to really thrive. I also do get my love for all kinds of food from her. She is an exemplary cook and yes, she does make the best filter coffee in the world.
I am the younger kid in the house. And so by default, I always grew up looking at my brother as a mentor. And well in many ways I still do. Somethings never really change even though we live in different countries now 
Apart from that – Enid Blyton and JK Rowling. The worlds they’ve spun in my head still are the best places to be!
Who was the most influential personality on your career in graphic design?
Hard to pick one person. I mean at large mostly lots of different kinds of books and reading. I’m a voracious reader and love learning new perspectives. But if I had to really pick some names it would be Alain De Botton, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Jhumpa Lahiri.
When did you start freelancing?
I freelanced between somewhere mid of 2013 for almost 2 and a half years. I am presently employed at Landor in Mumbai, India.
Was there any time when you wanted to quit graphic design?
I think I have this existential crisis once a year atleast. Hahahaha. Sometimes more often. Being self aware definitely brings about this question. And like with all creative fields there are other questions about ethics, life, morals that all come to play.
But I guess like it is with all things in life – nothing worth having comes easy. And like I already previously said, I learnt the power of resilience from Ma.
How do you market yourself?
I don’t freelance anymore but this is probably a bit more general and so here’s the thumb rule –
Do good work. Do work you believe in. Put it out there and the universe will find a way to make it work for you. Always.
It sounds very in the air but trust it to happen.
Any other Indian graphic designers who you admire?
I think this list is far too long. A single name is near impossible.
What advice do you have for aspiring creative professionals? Would you advise them to take on graphic design as a career option?
It is definitely a great career option if you are in it because you want to make and create. If you are looking for it to be an easy way out of studying, I suppose not. And I would not recommend it to those who think this is a cool life, one way to become famous etc. Like any other job, you have to show up everyday and do the work. Some days are better than other days and some days you will be ecstatic and fabulously creative. And some others you will be oiling the gears and both are necessary in the long run.
Do you think Clients are opening up to keeping aside a decent respectable budget for design work? Do you think clients are understanding that they need to invest in Design as a communication tool and also to cut the clutter, and that good design comes at a price?
Indian clients are increasingly understanding what good design can do. And yet they find design very expensive. We are still a very amateur market and both designers and clients are trying to understand and evolve as we go. We haven’t gotten to the point where the marketplace is like the west (yet). Though I can see that independent professionals and studios will command more money and respect in the years to come.
Mac or PC?
I love designing on the massive 27” iMac. Not so much a fan of the laptops because I feel like the screen is too tiny. Not that I think the iMac is better than the PC, but just that I have been using Apple for so long, I haven’t considered otherwise.
Who would you like to take out for dinner?
For the mind – Haruki Murakami or Jhumpa Lahiri. Both authors whose writing I love.
What’s on your iPod?
Sarah Kay’s spoken word poetry.
Whats your Twitter Handle? Instagram?
twitter.com/pavithradikshit
instagram.com/pavithradikshit
The acclaimed British artist and Turner prize nominee, Ian Davenport, met the collaboration of his dreams with the paint-splashed launch of Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Liquid Envy. Davenport’s iconic signature style — dripping lines of multi-colored poured paint — mirror the liquid brilliance and power of the Envy Paint-On lip formula. For the campaign graphics, Davenport designed an exclusive palette of colors taken from the many shades and finishes of Liquid Envy.
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“I am a Graphic Designer from Mumbai, India. And, super proud to be Indian.
Explorations in the cross-sections of life and design, within the Indian context, outline a major part of my practice as a designer.
I love words as much as I love visuals. I am forever curious. And loyalty would be my superpower.”
Why are you a Graphic Designer?
When I was in school, I really enjoyed only three things. History, Math and Drawing. I think Graphic Design is a good combination of the skills in each. It involves research, problem solving and knowing how to draw your imagination. I kind of have had a very focussed career graph since I was 14. I can’t imagine being anything else in this life if I have to think about it. Maybe law would have been a close second career choice.
Did you attend school for fine art or design?
Yes! Rachana Sansad College of Applied Art and Craft in Mumbai, India.
You have a distinct style of Design. How long did it take you to develop your style?
Do I really? To be honest – I don’t really worry about styles. I just do work that is relevant to me and where I am at any point. It would be fairly easy to chart my personal work and see how my life has moved from Point A to Point B. Context is everything to me. However, the one single common thread tying all of my personal projects is the idea of narrating stories which could be both an everyday reality or my parallel reality.
How did you focus so much on typographic illustrations? When did you realise you loved doing it and wanted more of it?
While graduating from art school, my elective major was typography. So I have been pretty much interested in type, typography and letters since the beginning of my art school and career as a graphic designer. I find a sense of unadulterated joy in it. Briefly while exploring the various aspects of graphic design, I took to extending my interests to paper craft illustrations. That was fun while it lasted! And well, since I’ve always had a relationship with the written word I got back to exploring writing and type in some of my recent projects.
Were there any particular role models for you when you grew up?
My parents, undoubtedly. I am because they are. My dad always taught me was that there is no escaping hard work. You only get what you put in the hours and work for. And my biggest learning from mom is the power of resilience and not having any ego to really thrive. I also do get my love for all kinds of food from her. She is an exemplary cook and yes, she does make the best filter coffee in the world.
I am the younger kid in the house. And so by default, I always grew up looking at my brother as a mentor. And well in many ways I still do. Somethings never really change even though we live in different countries now
Apart from that – Enid Blyton and JK Rowling. The worlds they’ve spun in my head still are the best places to be!
Who was the most influential personality on your career in graphic design?
Hard to pick one person. I mean at large mostly lots of different kinds of books and reading. I’m a voracious reader and love learning new perspectives. But if I had to really pick some names it would be Alain De Botton, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Jhumpa Lahiri.
When did you start freelancing?
I freelanced between somewhere mid of 2013 for almost 2 and a half years. I am presently employed at Landor in Mumbai, India.
Was there any time when you wanted to quit graphic design?
I think I have this existential crisis once a year atleast. Hahahaha. Sometimes more often. Being self aware definitely brings about this question. And like with all creative fields there are other questions about ethics, life, morals that all come to play.
But I guess like it is with all things in life – nothing worth having comes easy. And like I already previously said, I learnt the power of resilience from Ma.
How do you market yourself?
I don’t freelance anymore but this is probably a bit more general and so here’s the thumb rule –
Do good work. Do work you believe in. Put it out there and the universe will find a way to make it work for you. Always.
It sounds very in the air but trust it to happen.
Any other Indian graphic designers who you admire?
I think this list is far too long. A single name is near impossible.
What advice do you have for aspiring creative professionals? Would you advise them to take on graphic design as a career option?
It is definitely a great career option if you are in it because you want to make and create. If you are looking for it to be an easy way out of studying, I suppose not. And I would not recommend it to those who think this is a cool life, one way to become famous etc. Like any other job, you have to show up everyday and do the work. Some days are better than other days and some days you will be ecstatic and fabulously creative. And some others you will be oiling the gears and both are necessary in the long run.
Do you think Clients are opening up to keeping aside a decent respectable budget for design work? Do you think clients are understanding that they need to invest in Design as a communication tool and also to cut the clutter, and that good design comes at a price?
Indian clients are increasingly understanding what good design can do. And yet they find design very expensive. We are still a very amateur market and both designers and clients are trying to understand and evolve as we go. We haven’t gotten to the point where the marketplace is like the west (yet). Though I can see that independent professionals and studios will command more money and respect in the years to come.
Mac or PC?
I love designing on the massive 27” iMac. Not so much a fan of the laptops because I feel like the screen is too tiny. Not that I think the iMac is better than the PC, but just that I have been using Apple for so long, I haven’t considered otherwise.
Who would you like to take out for dinner?
For the mind – Haruki Murakami or Jhumpa Lahiri. Both authors whose writing I love.
What’s on your iPod?
Sarah Kay’s spoken word poetry.
Whats your Twitter Handle? Instagram?
twitter.com/pavithradikshit
instagram.com/pavithradikshit
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