Eleven Linkups #1
Presenting Edition #1 of the Eleven Linkups series. Here to fill your heads with wonder, we’re bringing you eleven links from all corners of the world wide web. Expect hefty doses of inspiration. And be ready to smile, be ready to sob. As we dive into the latest and greatest from the world of communications.
Dell and Intel have led the production of an innovative ebook that prompts people living with motor neurone disease (MND) to bank their voices, before it’s too late. Recognised with a Grand Prix at Cannes, the publication anchors the experiences of those living with MND in a sensitive, yet dream-like reality and reminds us all of the preciousness of time.
Ever been unfairly silenced online? Well you’re not the only one. A digital community, The Unseen, is the new space for social media users to gather and discuss the unjust crackdown on creative expression and freedom of speech. Check it out before the internet police do.
As Ukrainians continue to valiantly defend their lives, their homes and their country, a project to digitally preserve the region's cultural heritage is underway. Through 3D scanning technology, Polycam is empowering people to take full renderings of physical objects on their mobile devices -? which in turn contributes to the protection of their nation’s identity.
In celebration of their 100-year anniversary, Dickies have partnered with VICE and? released a three-part documentary spotlighting the lives of individuals from their most loyal subcultures. Using long-form content in an industry dominated by bitesize work aligns beautifully with the brand’s rugged, rebellious reputation. It’s well worth a watch - if you’ve got the time.
Animated American icon, Betty Boop, seems such an apt fit for Dr Martens it’s surprising we’ve not seen the two unite before now. An empowered, female figure and a trailblazer brand, this is a collaboration destined for greatness. And so, at Eleven Miles we are especially proud to have played a pivotal role in the creation of the campaign’s launch content. Read more on how we worked by hitting the link.?
While striving to shift society’s perception of suicide, ‘The Last Photo’ campaign has gone viral after highlighting how suicdal thoughts aren’t always easy to spot. The charity behind the work, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), have emphasised the importance of checking in on loved ones by sharing the seemingly-joyous, final memories of individuals who lost their lives to suicide. A simple, yet immensely powerful message.
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