Posted on April 20, 2008 by destogate
In response to Sameer Vasta’s reblog of Barcode Art, here’s some of mine that I did last year for a course in university. I have to add that the examples Vasta showed were the same ones we were shown. Perhaps those are pieces from York students.
All images are copyrighted.
Filed under: Information, Society | Tagged: barcode, barcode art, universal product code, upc | 3 Comments »
Posted on April 19, 2008 by destogate
So, it’s that time of year again where cramming, late nights, and contempt for the system is common. However, here are some tips to help you study for the exams whether you’re in O Levels, A Levels, Matriculation, or IB, or anything of the sort.
Sticky Notes When you have long articles or notes to read, [...]
Filed under: Information | Tagged: A Levels, exam tips, O levels, post-it notes, sticky notes | 4 Comments »
Posted on April 11, 2008 by destogate
There is no culture, except the one advertising has sold to us through a number of media, mainly television. Our dreams have been packaged and sold to us, a lifestyle – nothing more than an article of trade. We consume this lifestyle and enjoy short bursts of satisfaction, much like an orgasm. Then we want [...]
Filed under: Advertising, Politics, Psychology, Society | Tagged: commodification, consumer culture, culture, hierarchy of needs, jhally sut, maslow | 3 Comments »
Posted on April 9, 2008 by destogate
Recently, I read an article regarding culture jamming by Kalle Lasn. Broadly speaking, culture jamming is our “belligerent attitude” towards authority, or our instincts to go against authority where information flows from the “powerful to the powerless” in a trickle down style. Culture Jammers are then those who take big risks and commit themselves to [...]
Filed under: Advertising, Communications, Information, Media, Technology | Tagged: Ad Busters, Advertising, Commodity Fetishism, consumer culture, Culture Jamming, Guy Debord, Kalle Lasn, Marcus, Situationist International, uncooling | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 2, 2008 by destogate
Okay, so I just have a sealed box of the iPhone lying around 1.1.2 8gigs and I need to get rid of it because I dont have money for food I got it for $580 *including custom fees* and so if you want it, please let me know
Oh I’ll teach you [...]
Filed under: Information, Technology | Tagged: buy iphone, iphone 1.1.2, iphone for sale | 6 Comments »