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Brash Professionalism

Formal tactics take a turn as society becomes more open and expressive

Implications - Taking personal expression one step further, individuals are revamping formal concepts like resumes and business cards with more shock-worthy appeal. Referencing vices such as alcohol and medicinal drugs, these business tactics blur the lines between professional and private spheres, speaking to a more lax business ethic, particularly among youths.
Trend Themes
1. Shocking Professionalism - Blurring the lines between professional and private spheres by stepping up personal expression in formal tactics such as business cards and resumes
2. Visual Self-promotion - Using unique visual presentations to promote skills, experiences, and portfolios
3. Edible Business Cards - Creating inventive business cards that go above and beyond promotion by adding useful functionalities like edible materials for specific health conditions
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Aspiring designers can find inspiration in unconventional methods of promoting oneself and creating a standout resume or portfolio.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Incorporating creative tactics in promoting brands and products can help them stand out in markets oversaturated with competitors.
3. Healthcare and Wellness - Innovative approaches to addressing health conditions such as altitude sickness can be a valuable addition to the healthcare and wellness industry.
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Featured Examples

Marriage Proposal Resumes
Marriage Proposal Resumes
Catherine Pelletier Likens Applying to the Right Job to Engagements
Catherine Pelletier, a designer based in Quebec, Canada, cleverly compares applying to the right job to asking the right girl for her hand in marriage with a marriage proposal resume. Going so far... MORE
Fashionable Self-Promotion Shoots
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The 'My Resume' Photo Series Takes a Visual Approach to Branding
The My Resume photo series was created by photographer, web designer and illustrator Kaylan Tannahill. She designed fake tattoos and a t-shirt that show off her skills. Cleverly titled, this shoot... MORE
play_circle_filled Medicinal Business Cards
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Lanfranco & Cordova Made an Edible Business Card for Altitude Sickness
Kokopelli Hostels joined forces with Lanfranco & Cordova advertisers to create a business card that would help backpackers alleviate altitude sickness. The hostel is located in Peru, which is... MORE
Resume Beer Branding
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Brennan Gleason Came Up with an Amazing Resume Idea that Involved Beer
Coming up with a unique and creative resume idea is essential for those in the creative industry like Brennan Gleason. The Canadian-based graphic designer had no hard time at all coming up with an... MORE
Heady Business Cards
Heady Business Cards
Floyd Hayes Shows Perspective Employers He May Have a Tiny Head but Big Ideas
From card stock to elastic bands and everything in between, business cards have become less mediocre and more creative with each passing year; 2013 is looking just as promising thanks to Floyd Hayes.... MORE

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