Strike It Up - Graphic Designer Craig Smith

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Notes

Edgy and impactful, where to draw the line?

04/01/2008

Hitler vs. Chaplin

Here’s an example of a VERY edgy ad. The concept and execution are super simple but it’s the context that’s making it so intense.

I stumbled across this on Mixx and the image caught me immediately. Both Hitler and Chaplin are so recognizable that most people immediately recognize their most noticeable features. I didn’t realize it was an advertisement for a hat maker until long after staring at it and the details.

This is one impressive piece of work. More interesting images, video and ideas can be found at ScaryIdeas.com.