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  1. 5 Unconventional Custom Stressball Ideas

    The humble stressball. A classic customizable corporate toy and a joy for all ages, not to mention a fun item to spruce up your desk that doubles as a therapeutic aid that helps the troubles of the day subside. Let your imagination run wild with possibilities...

    So spherical Earth Stressballs might be on the more common end of the spectrum, as far as stressball shapes go, but you've gotta admit they have more edge than the average Smiley Face Ball. And the wordplay on these novelty goods is practically endless, you might say you've got the "whole word in your hands" in that sense.

    It would be a real waste not to roll these Wheelie

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  2. How this Custom USB Fixes a Car

    You'd be surprised what you can do with a custom USB drive. Car giants Chrysler, the name behind Jeep vehicles, have recently taken advantage of USB technology to get them out of a sticky situation and save them a lot of time, trouble and money.

    A recent stunt by WIRED revealed a frightening safety issue with the software in Jeep vehicles, where it was proved hackers are able to take complete control of a Jeep vehicle and invade all it's systems and functions on the road from as far as the other side of the country, potentially causing life threatening accidents.

    Chrysler have announced the recall of 1.4 million vehicles in response, but this is not your average recall, as the Jeep owners won't be physically returning their cars. Instead, they will be are being sent preloaded

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  3. Happy Meals & Promo Toys for Grown Ups

    No matter how we feel about the all empowered junk food empire that is McDonalds, one can't deny the thrill of a Happy Meal (TM). Aside from the deviously delicious food and the colourful packaging, it's definitely the excitement and possibilities of a brand new surprise promotional toy that that completes the experience for the kiddies (and the children at heart).

    While there should be no shame in ordering a Happy Meal as an adult (if only for nostalgia reasons and a brief escape to carefree days before the pressures of adulthood set in) BuzzFeed staffer Charlotte Gomez has taken it upon herself to re-imagine these delightful packages - traditionally filled

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  4. Nifty Solutions for Organising Business Cards

    We live in a world where everything around us is continually being sucked up and spat out as a digitized recreation of what was before. Workdays are spent in front of computer screens, the purpose of diaries and personal organisers has been absorbed by our mobile smart devices, along with books and all manner of other things that we used to carry around.

    Throwback Stationary Supplies

    But there is one physical paper good that hasn't lost it's relevance - the humble business card. The ritual of handing over one's business card cannot be done justice by the words "find me on Linked In" or the awkward scramble to type your digits into your potential contact's unfamiliar phone.

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  5. Corporate Branding Done Right

    When seeking design work that will establish (or redefine) a strong brand identity - the best designers know simplicity and flow are the crux of an effective design.
    French based design agency Murmure have outdone themselves with the entire visual rebranding of architectural company EXO, and proved the power of wise design choices.

    Bold Yet Elegant Design for Brand Identity

    Inspired by architectural shapes and using a simple colour palette of black and white, Murmure have developed a visual language for the new brand identity that imposes structure, volume and elegance.

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  6. Genius DIY Selfie Sticks

    Brought to you by social media and the letter 'V' for vanity, the internet has been hard at work meditating on society's most deeply ingrained problems and has come forward with a steadfast solution.

    DIY Selfie Sticks

    No, it's not another activist hashtag, but DIY selfie sticks are here in all their miraculous, crafty glory. Finally, a counter solution for those among us who don't have the extra cash to fork out on a plastic stick. Or who find committing to the purchase of these ingeniously commercialized items too 'mainstream' or daunting, but who crave their very own super-human arm extension to allow them to take selfies from the most fabulous angles possible.

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  7. Bald Ambition: Human Heads as Billboards?

    A follically-challenged man in Austin, Texas, has begun an ambitious business venture selling advertising space on the side of his bald head to businesses willing to pay US$320 a day for the service.

    Unconventional Branding...

    27-year-old entrepreneur Brandon Chicotsky has been flooded with inquiries since launching Bald Logo last month, which currently employs three "bald angelicals" who spend six hours a day walking around the streets of Austin displaying temporary tattoos on their hairless domes for the assigned rate. The tattoos have been perfected to withstand all manner of weather conditions.

    You

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  8. Minion Marketing Fail?

    Sometimes even the best intended marketing campaign can go awry. Take for example the latest line of fun Minion toys produced by McDonalds for their famous Happy Meals. Each adorable little toy says a variety of phrases in the creatures' made up language known as "Minionise". If you're already familiar with the Despicable Me franchise, you'll know just how cute their crazy language sounds! But is there a dark side to these fun little tip-on gifts?

      

    Turns out that a lot of parents didn't just hear funny Minion gibberish when they listened to their Caveman Minion. While some

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  9. How to Market to Aussies: Speak 'Straylian!

    'Strewth mate. How do you bloody well market something to the Australian public?
    If you hop on the lappy (laptop) and have a squiz at all the latest marketing suggestions, you'll be met with a whole bunch of tips for constructing the ultimate marketing tagline. But to really get on the level of the average Aussie consumer - just abbreviate everything.

    Fortunately, these mates got together on a smoko (cigarette break) one arvo (afternoon) and put together this fair dinkum' video encyclopedia of down unda' slang: How to speak Australian (just abbreviate everything!)

    This is your go-to guide for writing a little bloody ripper of a tagline that will really grab the attention of Aussie consumers. Even if some Australian's like to pretend they take the high horse with

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  10. Perfect Mini Colour Matches

    You don't necessarily need to change your surroundings to find inspiration - just your perspective. This photo series by Texas-based graphic designer and studio owner Inka Matthew is the perfect example of finding beauty and intrigue on a micro scale.

    Tiny PMS Match

    Tiny PMS Match is a project that takes miniscule everyday items and matches them with corresponding colour chips from the Pantone matching System (PMS) - sure to satisfy the eyes of any self-confessed design freaks or appreciators of the fine art of organization.

    Art Meets Merchandise Marketing

    This  photo series is a fine

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