Designing Obama is a documentary book about the art and design created for this historical presidential campaign of USA. The author, Scott Thomas, has created a fund-raising project at http://www.kickstarter.com to draw attention and support.
I think this is a fun and inspiring project from both artistic and public-participation perspectives. During the campaign period, a tremendous number of artists and designers has invested their talent and passion into their works to support Obama. This book can be a good design reference for me.
Secondly, it is interesting to see how the general public/net-citizens discover and participate in such online creative projects. At the time I pledged, the project was already 91% funded with $58,875.31 USD pledged. It proves that with an interesting idea in your mind, and good use of Internet technology and social marketing, you can have a much further reach to the people in the community, and grab their attention and participation.
I have already submitted by pledge. Please show your support by visiting Designing Obama and pledge before the due date at Nov 5, 12:59am EST.
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