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We’re into our last month of the year now but rather than focusing on Christmas campaigns lets have a look at what the creative minds in the world have been up to.

MARKETING & ADVERTISING:

I always wondered why you have to print an e-ticket. Well perhaps JC Penny’s mobile coupons would solve this problem.

Weetabix tries to build itself on top of another brand (Google) with http://www.insideyoursearch.com/. But does this really work; surely it could apply to a lot of brands?

Citroen goes playful with their C3 advert, focusing on the joy of driving.

Mobile traffic report and trends from the US.

Ikea creates the world’s biggest rack.

DESIGN:

A strong graphic design collection.

Brian Andrews is a wood craftsman with some incredible hand carved sculptures.

Esquire does augmented reality with The Barbarian Group and Psyop

Hofstede Design, based in Australia creates a beautiful type tablet.

Autobahn playground has a great collection of playful type experiments.

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY:

Digital Photographer of the Year shortlist announced.

Eva and Franco Mattes breaks all the rules on their “It’s always six o’clock project”, making better use of your childhood toys.