“Ken is a passionate artist, and his style reflects his line of work. He features the vintage face sculpt, and his hair has been updated to a more modern style, with highlights framing his face. Ken is dressed in dark denim jeans and a leather-like bomber jacket over a green turtleneck. He carries with him his trusty “camera” and its red carrying case, guaranteeing he’ll never miss the perfect shot. Ken measures approximately 12 inches tall. Display stand included.”
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000096QZE/designobserver-20/
What is bewildering here is how “Art Director Ken” fits in with young girls’ ideals about what men can and should be. Is this just a horrible accident or do I have a skewed vision of Art Directoring? Allegedly Art Director Ken will sit next to Surfin Ken and Superman Ken. Is it really that glamourous, cool and fun to be an art director?
More thinking on it here:
http://www.designobserver.com/archives/023287.html