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[nonelvis]

Via Warren Ellis' blog: Ward Sutton analyzes 2008 presidential campaign logotypes and marks, in cartoon form. This is wonderful, not just because I think Sutton's analysis is dead-on, but also because he explains very clearly how different typographical and visual elements contribute to (or detract from) each candidate's brand. Recommended for political and design geeks alike.

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[mellificent.livejournal.com]

I'm one of the political geeks, I guess (and sort of a really, really amateur design geek), and so of course I think that's fascinating. I'm so revolted by anything having to do with W that I never stopped to consider that those damn bumper stickers of his are actually well-designed.

[nonelvis]

I'm so revolted by anything having to do with W that I never stopped to consider that those damn bumper stickers of his are actually well-designed.

EXACTLY. Though it's worth noting that the design techniques that made the Bush/Cheney logotype strong and recognizable work just as well when you replace the text with "Cheney/Voldemort." I will never get tired of seeing those bumper stickers.

[profrobert.livejournal.com]

Did you notice on the Hillary streamer there were three stars, implying, perhaps, a third Clinton term?

My favoritest bumper sticker of all time remains a photo of W next to the words, "Would someone please give this man a blowjob so we can impeach him?"