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'save me' by xiao dong li + yang xiao - endangered species graphic design competition


'save me' by xiao dong li and yang xiao


'save me' by xiao dong li and yang xiao from china is one of the shortlisted entries
from more than 2000 pariticpants in the 'endangered species' graphic design competition,
organized by designboom in collaboration with tokyo designers week 2010.

featuring a collection of wild life sculpted out of black plastic bags, the poster focuses
on the issue of improper hazardous waste disposal.

designers' own words:
'managing and disposing hazardous waste properly. out earth is our future--let's save it!
the green symbolizes the root of life. let's save our home together.'



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erica db
10.27.10  
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fantastic work, this is the sustainability consciousness. using sustainability to educate about sustainability.
ambright   10.27.10
really amazing, i like it. where can we see all the competition results? thank you
d.   10.28.10
Awsome! Moving! Fantastic! A shame people, in general, don't care!
Vania/BR   10.28.10
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