There are two possible reasons why urban bicycle, motorcycle and scooter riders don't wear helmets. First, because they are lazy. Perhaps they lost their last helmet and simply haven't gotten around to buying a new one. Or maybe they don't realize the risk of riding helmet-less and need to be enlightened. The second, and more likely reason, is vanity. This weeks poster attempts to show that helmets are cool after all, and vanity is no excuse for risking your pretty little head.
This weeks contribution is a bit more involved than the previous two. Some assembly is required, so hopefully you propagandizers out there are up to the task. The matter of concern is animal theft for use as "bait" in dog-fighting rings. We are targeting animal owners who tether their dogs outside of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and more while they run in to go about their business. These labels are intended to be folded onto the tethered dogs' leashes as a message to their owners.
TO USE*
1. Download and print the artwork 2-up on OL400 shipping labels
2. Find a vulnerable dog tethered without supervision
3. Retrieve stack of pre-printed dog theft labels
4. Peel away Avery-style label and fold around said dog's leash (see below)
*Note: The Propagandizer does not endorse defacement of private property nor do we accept responsibility for the use of our artwork in any way that could be perceived as vandalism. Now go stick it to 'em!
This weeks propaganda is a simplified plan for peace. By concentrating on these four milestones we can begin to decommission the United States war machine and rebuild the integrity of the nation.
After designing a poster for the 9/11 General Strike this past week, I had a realization. By tapping into my inner-propagandizer I saw that I could use my design abilities for more than just corporate branding. I could actually stir the emotions, rally the troops, anger, provoke, support, and evangelize. While I hold fast to the belief that Design alone won't change the world, I do believe that it can aid us immeasurably in achieving the change we strive for.
This project is the contribution of my girlfriend Julie and I in a world that desperately needs change. On a continual basis we will post original propaganda that you can download, print & post in your neighborhood if you are so inclined. If you disagree with the point of view expressed by the Propagandizer, let us know (as I'm sure you will). If you wish to contribute your own propaganda, please do so. Prepare your artwork as a PDF file and email it to this address. Please keep the file size below 5MB.
This weeks propaganda was created to promote the 9/11 General Strike — a day of dissent against the lies and tyranny of the Bush/Cheney administration.
If you wish to contribute your own artwork to the Propagandizer, please do so. We strongly disagree with the practice of censorship, so all points of view are welcome. Only in very rare and extreme cases will we refuse to post your artwork based on the nature of its content or the quality of its execution.
LAYOUT
In order to make the Propagandizer's content printable for the greatest number of people, please create your artwork to fit on one of the following "standard" paper sizes:
Letter – 8.5 x 11 inches
Legal – 8.5 x 14 inches
Tabloid – 11 x 17 inches
Tabloid Max – 12 x 18 inches
Or design stickers to print on Avery style labels. To browse downloadable label templates click here or here.
SPECIFICATIONS
File Type – PDF only
Resolution – 300 dpi
Color Mode – CMYK or Grayscale
File Size – 5MB or less
SUBMITTING
Email your PDF artwork to this address. If you wish to receive credit for the artwork, please include your name and a URL for your website (if available). Otherwise you will be listed as anonymous. If after every possible attempt has been made, the file size still exceeds 5MB, click here to send me an email. Do not attach the artwork. I will work with you to find an alternate method of submitting your propaganda.
JUST SO YOU KNOW...
By submitting you allow the Propagandizer the right to present your artwork online and make it available for download by the general public free of any licensing restrictions. Also, please submit only original artwork. That means no stolen fonts, images or any elements that are copywrighted. The Propagandizer is not accountable for opinions expressed by guest contributors.
