
PDFA: Partnership For A Drug Free America
In the war on drugs, it’s become increasingly difficult to reach a jaded and desensitized audience. So when Ground Zero producer, Randy Morton, called about a cool PSA that required a unique type solution to represent a “thought bubble”, Blind Executive Creative Director, Chris Do and the Blind team jumped on the challenge. “Most of what we do is in service of large corporations. It’s nice to work on something that can make a difference,”says Do. The Blind team worked on a variety of type executions before settling in on the final direction– one where the letterforms are seemingly built from the drug in question. All companies involved, including Go Film, Ashe and Spencer and Cut + Run contributed time and resources to building this memorable spot.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a private, non-profit organization that unites communications professionals, renowned scientists and parents in the mission to reduce illicit drug abuse in America. Drugfree.org is a drug abuse prevention and treatment resource, existing to help parents and caregivers effectively address alcohol and drug abuse with their children. This website gives families the tools, information and support they need to help their children lead healthy, drug-free lives.











December 11, 2009 at 6:00 am
looks like a good party
December 12, 2009 at 2:11 am
Greaaat job!!!!
December 14, 2009 at 1:50 am
@justin, i think the commercial you were thinking of was from Harold and Kumar... Not an actual PSA
December 14, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Wow, I felt it really interesting how the "you can trust him" piece evolved, the final result is awesome. These pieces carry very strong messages, well done.
December 16, 2009 at 1:37 am
advertisers ARE usually out of touch with the youth... not a big surprise here.
December 19, 2009 at 3:55 am
every party is different but the risk and danger is still the same no matter what the age is
December 29, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Justin - This is a pretty realistic depiction of what goes on at parties. Actually, they could have taken it a lot further, but probably would be un-airable on the networks. The truth is that 95% of kids drink and have sex like there is nothing wrong with it at all.
January 21, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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