What does this make you feel?

I've had this idea for close to 2 years. This is me seeing if my idea works. I think it does.

Converse Ad

This is a concept ad for the Converse shoe company. They make the infamous Chuck Taylors. This is sort of my version of these ads. Because I thought these ads were a little too vague and overtly masculine, while I thought there was room for a little more class in their image. So I'm attempting to appeal not only to the cool kids crowd, but also those who view the Chuck Taylors brand as being somewhat nostalgic. The photo was edited together via Photoshop Cs3 (natch) and then everything was compiled in InDesign CS3. I also borrowed some texture from a ratty old folder I have on my desk for the background, though I did alter it heavily.

Kashi Concept Ads

These are concept magazine advertisement created for the Kashi brand of food products. They offer natural alternatives to some of your favorite unhealthy, chemically "enhanced" foods. These were created in InDesign CS3. I lifted the Kashi Logo from brandsoftheworld.com, and the photographs are from istockphoto.com. I scanned in a paper grocery bag for the texture at the bottom of the page. Let me know what you think. They're kind of big files.