When searching for a shot of inspiration, some souls turn to the wisdom and guidance of history's greatest philosophers. Others escape into the depths of a piece of classic art, hoping to find a renewed mind and focus. We've got that poster of a kitten on a washing line with the slogan "Hang in there". That little guy has got us through some hard days.
We might well replace our feline sophist with one of these gorgeous motivational works from the Budapest-based Vintage Vector Studio. Bold and brilliant, the retro typographic styles are a useful distraction for an ailing concentration, while the messages themselves can provide some much needed steel.
Will they ensure you get that quarterly report to your manager's desk by 6? Probably not. But at least they set the right tone.
(Images: Vintage Vector Studio)
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