Tokyo, 2002. Don’t you just love the jogging inset?
Bali, 2007. I was reminded of Wanted! posters.
Brussels, 2009. All the European Parliament election posters we saw had an “ordinary-person” vibe to them, just slightly gussied up for the poster.
More pictures from Belgium here.
More pictures from Bali here
More pictures from Japan (2002 here, 2008 here)
Without donuts being part of the plan when I travel, they seem to show up with some regularity. While Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts seek to provide a consistent experience across geographies, there are also very unique experiences available in the very same category. The notion of donut is rather broad and is reinterpreted in some engaging ways. There’s something about the pure pleasure of a donut that also invites a fun approach to all aspects of the experience: the flavors, the environment, the presentation, the messaging.
Here’s a few I’ve documented. Please leave recommendations for other donuts-shops-to-experience in the comments.
Randy’s Donuts, LA (Amazing site, donuts are pretty good)
Voodoo Doughnuts, Portland, OR: Rex Diablo and Ol’ Dirty Bastard (fun to choose, less to eat)
Murciano in The Marais, Paris (the best thing I’ve ever eaten)
Fractured Prune, Washington D.C. (didn’t get to try it)
Roti Donat, Bali, Indonesia (definitely not good)
Mister Donut sign and exterior, Taipei, Taiwan
Mister Donut Simpsons promotion, Kyoto, Japan (I don’t remember what I got but it was good!)
Photos from my various travels depicting global cultural variations of the fundamental person icon.
Bali, Indonesia. They’re some pretty small people, so why does that first person seem so hulking and Cro-Magnon-y?
Taipei, Taiwan. Note the hip chapeau the stroller is sporting, and the protective headgear (?) worn by the worker.
London, UK. This fellow toils as above, but without the benefit of a helmet. Less chance of sunburn, maybe?
Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese cute aesthetic shows up in the large head and even larger cigarette.
Bangkok, Thailand. Who takes care of children?
Providence, RI, USA. Not just walking, but actively moving forward, dancing, and exuding joie de vivre.
And Karrie Jacobs has a nice example here.