If you work in an office you probably know that a big part of office life is supervisors trying to keep you motivated and positive, mostly so you’ll get your work done well and on time, but also so you don’t spray the building with napalm and dance on the ashes. Thus was the motivational poster born; a hackneyed attempt to elicit enthusiasm from employees by inspiring them with a quote and a majestic photo. All they ever made me think about was how much I’d rather be at the Grand Canyon than looking at a picture of it above the coffee maker at 8am. This dissatisfied niche is where Alternative Motivational Posters come in. Combining excellent design with a simple message, the posters are something I’d want to decorate my house with rather than something I think is mocking me and underestimating my intelligence. Motivational posters in general are hokey and stupid, but at least these are nice to look at, and they don’t give me quotes from Chicken Soup for the Soul.
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