Art, Design and Technology for Obama
Of the many history-making aspects of Obama’s run for President, the art and design that’s come out of it isn’t insignificant. From the identity of the campaign itself to Shepard Fairey’s pioneering grassroots poster, the Obama brand has taken on a life of its own. Naturally, the internet is fertile ground for expressing support and Facebook groups, websites for creating custom logos and even an iPhone app have all popped up in recent days. In the interest of bi-partisanship, we looked for similar examples supporting McCain but came up short. Send us tips if you find anything by following the contact link at the bottom of the page.
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NYC-based jeweler created a line of jewelry “to show her suport for Obama’s message of hope and change.” The subtle sterling silver pieces include pins and lariat necklaces all handmade and all engraved with roughly-hewn letters spelling out “Obama” or “Obama Rocks.” Platner’s Obama accessories start at $95 and are available from
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From the creative studio Trollbäck,
Silkscreened with a greyscale image of Barack that pretty much says it all, the Baggus work for those (like me) who just can’t quite see themselves wearing any endorsement across their chest. Plus they have that punk DIY appeal that seems particularly fitting given the spirit of the campaign. They’re $10 a pop and available from Baggu.
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