IBC launches “Responsible? Brands” group on Flickr

So we took Rauschenberg’s advice to heart and kicked off a little experiment this afternoon.

It’s called “Responsible? Brands” and it’s a still-very-embryonic-photo-group on Flickr. The welcome message reads:

“Thanks for stopping by… Are you interested in socially-responsible brands? A healthier lifestyle? If yes & yes, as you roam the streets of your city/town/hamlet (make it a project this weekend!), snap some photos of responsible(?) brands in action and submit them here so we can keep tabs on what these companies are up to… thanks!

What a tireless, enthusiastic bunch we are….

Poking around Flickr

Manhattan bridge 2 - Originally uploaded by Oliver Sweatman

I spent the afternoon poking around Flickr, checking out other power Flickr users and Flickr groups to see how IBC might partake in the magic.

I started by cleaning up my personal Flickr “photostream”, including creating several “sets” to aid navigation (Vermont, NYC, etc). This took some time, but served as a good Flickr immersion session.

Next, I’m thinking about how Indie Breakfast Club (this riveting blog) might benefit from having a Flickr pool. For example, it might be fun to see images of emerging brands from around the world… stay tuned.