Tuesday, September 19, 2006

You thought we wouldn't notice...


A design watchdog blog, duly exposing ripoffs. I found it very interesting, especially since I am trolling around the 'net getting inspired. Are there any new ideas? I kinda feel we are all influencing each other.

1 comment:

strider said...

Very interesting blog. Use of images is an interesting topic. A lot depends on how the image is used. In general, I think it is important to ask an artist.

For example, before posting the Bizzaro comic on this blog, I emailed the artist to see if he cared. On the other hand, I post comics I like on my own webpage that only a few friends see, and I haven't asked all of those artists' permission. However, I also don't claim it as my own work, which is the point of the blog you found.

It seems particularly irking when one artist uses another artist's work to promote their own art albeit in a different vein, the teddy bear image for example. So many people would love to see their art used, but with their own recognition and permission.