The Vladmaster
May 16, 2007 // Advertising + Art + Design

+Toy Story: The Vladmaster

I used to have a View-Master when I was a little kid. I remember the idea of those plastic binoculars being better than the images inside. I always thought it would make a better camera than a picture viewer.
Anyway, the link above is to a rad article about a woman calls herself ‘Vladmir’, who takes the classic kids toy and turns it into a fine art project.
It’s a really good idea, actually. I like that it takes this really simple object and makes it a little more special.

This got me thinking about how the View-Master could be used as an awesome promotional tool, especially for a photographer.

How cool would it be to send your photos to art buyers, magazines and the such, in a View-Master! You could make a custom box for it, maybe silk screen the little round discs… all sorts of options! I’m guessing people have done this before, but I still think it would be so much fun. The picture above is my idea, although, I’d want a purple handle for mine!

Bobby

  1. so smart.

    my recommendation would be to delete this blog so that people don’t steal your idea, make a prototype, and patent it. instant millionaires. we won’t even need mit or risd.

    Comment by Jeff Quinn — May 16, 2007 #