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Sometimes we see things and really think to ourselves is that right, whether its deliberate, an accident or just simply bad placement. This selection of over 25 ads and designs that we have put together really takes us to this point. But I hope you like this selection and share it for a laugh as well.

Please check out this 25+ Ads and designs below that are just not quite right for public viewing.

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Well it’s time for another exciting giveaway @ The Pro Designer,  supported by our friends at 1800PostCards.com who were generous enough to donate 7 Readers 500 Free Business Cards each.

How You Can Win?

Entering the contest is really easy (follow @theprodesigner). There is only 1 step:

  1. Tweet this message “I want to WIN 500 Business Cards with @theprodesigner #businesscardbonanza – click here to enter http://bit.ly/9wABwH” (you can tweet as many times as you would like, just don’t SPAM please)

It’s that simple. The winners of the business cards will be announced on 5th April 2010, chosen at random. [click to continue…]

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It’s really no surprise that Bubble gum companies all around the globe are spreading the message of big fruity bubbles in awesome creative ways. There are so many possibilities to promote such a product in a huge array of different styles.

Good smelling breath and beautiful minty freshness is on top of all our lists, so it’s no wonder bubblegum ads are so creative. It really captures our attention as all good advertising should.

The subsequent 17 ads show off the greatest qualities of bubblegum from all around us!

Check out my new video post as well, I would love to know what you think, the good, the bad, just let me know, I am eager for your comments?

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Are you seeing what I see here. Do you see a advertisement OR? Whatever you think you see here you really don’t. Yes it is officially correct you have a dirty mind!

I have compiled a list of 18+ advertisements that really prove that you have a dirty mind. However,  your are not the only one so don’t worry. [click to continue…]

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Now we all love Photoshop and what it can do, but these half-half Animals that have been highly photoshopped are just crazy. Not something that you see everyday. I also wonder what breed they are? hmmmm… interesting…

I am not really sure what breed you would call these animals,  but you guys & gals are the creatives, share your thoughts and creative breed names. I am sure we can come up with some awesome, creative & funny names. [click to continue…]

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Designers be aware: Just when you thought it was safe to leave your desk or office. I found these creative and hilariously funny images that I had to share them with all you graphic and web designers out there who design from your own cubicle.

Can you beat any of these efforts, if so I would love to see sample. [click to continue…]

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There is a real possibility to sell multiple and unlimited amounts of services and products over the internet. Regardless of the products or services, an ecommerce site should be able to give constant basic services your clients to make there transaction smooth so they keep coming back over and over again.

But it is often the case that when going to an ecommerce store things just don’t seem to run so smoothly. [click to continue…]

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Honey Bees as we prefer them to be known rather than Stinging Bees, are our little honey producing friends that have inspired many businesses to use them in there logos and brand. Covered by many industries a logo design with a bee in it can show a real intention of attack.

So I have put together a collection of logos inspired by our ‘buzzzzzy’ little bee friends. There really is a lot you can do with the coloring and shape of the bee, as you will see below. [click to continue…]

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55+ Amazing Book Covers and Paperbacks Design That Grab Your Attention!

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Every time you read a book, you may wonder how a book cover is really made. Book covers are difficult to design and very nice to gaze at.

A very effective book cover should be able to catch the attention of the reader and should be able to impart the message in one page and what [...]

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Winners Have Been Announced On The Pro Designer

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Well I guess it’s now time to announce the winners of my first Facebook Only giveaway.

The Winners will be receiving a license to Creative DW Rich Media Pack PRO from Extend Studios.
So who won?
The winners of the Creative DW Rich Media Pack PRO – from Extend Studios are;

Doug Edwards

Debbi Crowl

Alyssa Ippolito

Benz Wongmek

Matilda Jackson

I have contacted [...]

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75+ Websites, Billboards & Newspapers With Badly Placed Advertisements

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It’s true that advertising can be funny, emotional and entertaining. We can also make ads to be intentionally smart or funny to entertain the audience, but in these examples sometimes it doesn’t always work out just as planned.

This is the result of placing an advertisement on billboards, websites and newspapers unintentionally in the wrong place. [...]

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45+ Creative Images Not Using Photoshop Manipulation Effects

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These day’s it’s often hard to know what images have been manipulated by Photoshop or not! There are so many posts and creative Photoshopped images on the internet that it is often hard to find some real creative or non-photoshopped samples.

But in today’s posting I have come up with some really cool, 45+ non-photoshopped images

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19 Amazingly Creative Mass Human Formations, That Will Blow You Away!

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Just like a well written book, every creative design no matter what it is has a story behind it., how it came to life, how it is conceived, what is it made of, how it is constructed etc. Creative people always have a knack of pulling off inspiration even on monotonous things.

They have the capability [...]

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45+ Creative Ways That Tattoos Have Been Used In Advertising

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Although still having some taboos in many places, the enormous growth in the tattoo industry and culture has also led marketing and advertising professionals to consider their options using tattoos to sell products in the mainstream and not ignore this once untouchable area.

Tattoos have experienced a recent surge of popularity in various parts of the [...]

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Photoshop Effects – Tiger Woods After He Wins Charity Event – or maybe not!

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We all know and love one of the best golfers in the world, Tiger Woods. But guess what, he is human after all and one designer is already at it.

The Photoshop effects of Tiger if he won his own charity event, check it out below, which he didn’t enter for some reason. Hmmm i wonder [...]

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The Original MAC vs PC Advertisement – Very Cool! | Mac Addict Magazine 1996

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What a blast from the past. I am sure we have all seen the modern interpretation of MAC vs PC ads, but a page from Mac Addict Magazine in 1996, really shows us how much the culture of the brands has stayed so consistent over time. This is really cool, I love this sort thing.

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200+ Free Christmas Graphics, Vectors & Icons For You To Use Just In Time

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The Christmas holiday season is almost here, so I thought it would be a good idea to complete a list of free Xmas graphics, vectors and icons that are available for you to use.

I have put together a collection of some of the best spots you can find over 200+ Free Xmas Graphics, Vectors & [...]

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75+ Amazing Music Logo Designs To Inspire You

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Music in its simple form explores some of the most beautiful sounds in the world and can evoke emotions beyond anything. So I have put my love of music and design together to come up with an amazing list of over 75 Music Themed Logo Designs that will hopefully inspire and keep you motivated.

Music is [...]

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50+ Stunning Examples of Typography Design

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Typography refers to the display and placement of text on a canvas, to produce a compelling type based design with the purpose of optimum readability, creative impact, or an artistic statement.

Type or typography as its known, can have an major affect on the way a reader perceives the message they are viewing and ultimately makes [...]

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Mac or PC? I want to know what do you prefer

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We all have our different opinions and thoughts, but does it really matter if we use a PC or MAC? I open it up to you… Recently I started a Group On LinkedIn called the ‘The Pro Designer’ with the goal of getting the opinion of other designers and sharing there thoughts about topics related [...]

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