Description
A Tongue-in-Cheek Design Studio Classic
This is the kind of poster that gets pinned up in design studios and creative agencies because everyone gets the joke. “Mr. Slick: Social Lubricant to reduce friction with difficult clients.” Apply liberally to slide through any situation. It’s Charles Anderson’s playful jab at the reality of dealing with demanding clients, impossible deadlines, and shrinking budgets—all wrapped in a fake product package.
The Design
It looks like a real product bottle and packaging—clean, professional, colorful. Bright blue and lime green accents against white and black, with slick (pun intended) typography. The pop-up design folds in half, turning the poster into an interactive piece. It’s printed on heavyweight 140lb French paper, which gives it substance and a premium feel.
Why It’s Brilliant
Designers and creative professionals immediately recognize themselves in this work. It speaks to the absurd reality of client services—sometimes you need a little “social lubricant” to make things work. But it does it with style and humor, not bitterness.
Original & Sharp
This is an authentic lithograph in very good condition. The colors are vibrant, the printing clean. It’s the real deal—a piece of design culture that captures a specific moment when creatives started making fun of their own industry.
Perfect For
Designers, creative professionals, advertising enthusiasts, anyone who’s worked in client services, and collectors who appreciate design humor with real insight.
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