Designers have been getting creative with their emails about GDPR, the new European Union-wide regulations that came into force today. Here are some of our favourites.
Many emails about the data-protection laws have been pious, dull or cliche-ridden, such as efforts featuring a "Time is running out" message placed next to a gif of an egg timer, or a collage of a padlock superimposed over the EU flag.
There were also puns and Christmas-cracker-worthy jokes, such as "Why are Pirates interested in data privacy" Because they GDP RRRRRRR!"
Some designers decided to have fun with their GDP RRRRRRR emails
However some designers put a bit of effort into their messages.
Best of all was Dutch designer Marije Vogelzang, who appeared to welcome the regulations as a way of relieving herself of troublesome subscribers. Some designers welcomed the law
"What a great new law!" Vogelzang's message started. "Help me clean up my list!"
"My mailing list is super messy," she explained. "I'm so happy this new law is a great incentive to finally clean up and get rid of some of you."
Fewer subscribers would save her money with her newsletter provider, she pointed out, adding that: "I only like awkward people in my list so if you are too normal I kindly request you to unsubscribe."
The message included a photo of Vogelzang in her new kitchen.
Vogelzang took the opportunity to show her subscribers a picture of her new kitchen
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