Comments on: moontree + hyperakt: obama prints

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:55:37 +0000

I’m Canadian and am absolutley thrilled to see Obama in the White House. There has not been a buzz like this since Kennedy.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:34:37 +0000

Honestly, these simply aren’t good design. If the subject wasn’t Obama’s face, they would not make it on the site. The style is reminiscent of Soviet Propaganda. Maybe the artist wasn’t aware of this. The color choices are just bizarre.

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:39:37 +0000

I’m a month late in commenting, but just saw this post and couldn’t resist sharing this humorous personal anecdote. It still makes me laugh when I think of it. I was born in 1960 and cannot recall my parents EVER showing an interest in world affairs or EVER expressing an opinion about politics. Yet, when I was 6 or 7, I had an 8×10″ photo of John Kennedy on my bedroom wall. I am Catholic, so maybe the nuns handed out the photos at school. At any rate, while my sisters chose pop stars as their imaginary husbands when we played house as little girls, I pretended that I was Mrs. Kennedy. Later when I learned about his legacy, I teased my sisters about my excellent taste in husbands. I was right. My soul-mate and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this Spring. So you never know what good things an image of a president in a young child’s room might inspire! : )

By: CarlaChicago

CarlaChicago — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:38:34 +0000

Hey guys… I’m sorry about freaking everybody out with my comment. I do respect the new president, although I disagree with his policies. This election was hard for us conservatives… I’m sure that Democrats out there can understand, remember how you felt back in 2000 when Al Gore lost to George Bush.

Basically… I just really like this blog, and I wish that it could be a “politically free” zone, but I guess that is just wishful thinking. Grace, continue to post what you will, I will try not to spark controversy in the future.

By: emiene

emiene — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:40:12 +0000

Denise: AMEN

I too thought the original post was overcautious about angry comments, but whoa. These guys are VERY angry. I wonder what they think they’ve lost.
I’m not particularly in love with these posters, but then again I don’t love everything on design sponge. Just most things, so keep it coming, Grace!

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:39:47 +0000

Geez, Grace. You would think that a few posters of the president elect could be posted without this fuss. Don’t they know they are going to be seeing a lot more of him in the next four years?

” I really would like to continue reading this blog but if Grace chooses to acknowledge Obama’s existence , I will probably stop.”

By: zoe kentucky

zoe kentucky — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:02:23 +0000

It’s sad that some people react so bitterly to something as simple as this. It really seems a bit out of proportion. It is clearly her perogative to post about whatever she likes, it is her blog.

It’s a nice image of our next president, nothing more, nothing less. She shares with us what she likes. You can like or not, but there is no need to be outraged or offended.

By: Chandi

Chandi — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:03:12 +0000

I love following this site and it inspires me daily. Rebecca’s posters demonstrate a very thoughtful, well executed design and wonderful letterpress skills.

And I just have to comment:
“this website is supposed to be about home decorating, not political opinions.”

Although there are a number of posts about “home decorating,” this site is about DESIGN. As a graphic artist, I love the variety presented here – from printed design, to cooking, to interior design, product design, and hand-made.

Great work Design Sponge!

By: jessicamaybe

jessicamaybe — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:17:24 +0000

carlachicago–

you always have a right to stop reading. grace always has a right to post what she wants. if you want to stop reading, just do it. don’t make a big deal out of it. or just don’t read the posts that have a picture of obama. politics don’t have to be apparent in every area of life, but it’s obvious some people do like these prints. great. maybe they’ll buy them. grace must like them, and it’s her site. so. there you go. would you be upset if you if she put up a religious symbol, even if it wasn’t one you agreed with? or would you simply see that as freedom of expression?

and even if you didn’t vote for him, barack obama will be our next president, and i hope that people will support him as he leads our country, no matter their political standing.

By: vanessa

vanessa — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:11:06 +0000

lovely use of letterpressing, although i agree that it is somewhat reminiscent of other artists obama posters. some of which are hanging in my apartment :)