Ponderings
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I have been wanting to write this post for a long time, but have never quite had the words in the right order – I still don’t think it’s fully there!
My name is Stuart,
I run the duck project.
About 3 1/2 Years ago, I drew this little sketch on some squared paper of a duck. I really liked it’s form and cheeky, simple features.
I showed it to my friends, they liked it too.
Driven on by this, it seemed only natural to print out hundreds of duck stickers – and stick them in places where other people might see them.
From there, of course it was the obvious next step to develop the design, learn how to screen print – screen print some vinyl backed stickers and begin sending them to friends far away. Then professionally printed stickers in much larger volumes – all the while playign with the basic design to create silly characters.
I was pleased by the involvement that my friends had with my stupid project, creating their own versions and passing them on.
So why stop at friends, I thought – I set up this site to offer stickers to anyone that happened to stumble on my site, and document their travels and alterations.
I wanted to spread the duck far and wide, but I didn’t want money in return for my ducks. So I licensed the image under a creative commons license and gave away my source files for free.
So that’s how it’s been progressing (albeit a little slowly of late)
It has only just occurred to me, to question why I’m doing this.
Why I would want to spend my time and a fair amount of money on the duck project?
The answer is – I don’t know, and I quite like it that way.
I think that without a goal, the project can develop and grow organically – just as a bit of an experiment
Thanks for your input and enjoyment so far – lets see where we go next
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Obey the duck
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Shepard Fairey’s Obey propaganda project was a big influence in the beginning of the free range duck project.
Being big fans of his work it was a thrill to receive this image of Shepard holding one of our very own stickers!
Big thanks to Pesh for the photo!
Car stickers!
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I met a man with a vinyl plotter.
Got some of these 8 inch bad boys cut.
Madrid mission update: Success!
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We have just had news from our undercover duck agents.
The window display is now gone.
Many thanks to everyone who helped raise awareness of the miss use!
Pitch bitch
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http://theadvertisingeye.blogspot.com/2010/04/pimpin-ducks.html
Interestingly, the duck, who only exists because of the designers intense dislike of advertising … is used by someone heavily in love with it!
And for a Starbucks pitch of all things.
Love the designs though!
The Duck Dive
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Nice use of the duck to illustrate the duck dive in surfing.
http://www.surfbod.com/surfbod/Duck_Dive.html
Thanks to James for the link!
Seen.
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The duck has been on an extended stay in Canada… Confirmed sightings in Fernie, Vancouver, Whistler, Red Mountain, Calgary & Halifax.
He also went on tour with Pendulum …
He had his first trip t0 Africa heading to Malawi
He was found by some hapless drinkers in Shepherds Bush… rather weathered!
He’s been to Australia
He’s been recreated back in the UK too..
Have I missed some? Let me know!
Submissions! (It’s been a while)
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See more on the facebook page!
New ducker on the scene
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“He’s been alive 12 hours before he got his first ninja duck sticker! Awful parents.”
Congratulations guys!
Madrid update
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So we have been acknowledged!
The Facebook assault carried out by readers of this blog has been noticed!
A few people were added as Facebook friends by the perpetrator and were offered apologies.
The Images have been removed from Facebook and we have a secret ninja assault team heading to Madrid as you read this to make sure the images are gone from the window display.
Good work people!
We really appreciate everyone’s help.
In other news, I shall be making this website a lot more attractive and updating all the fun things that the duck has been doing shortly.
Peas
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