Apr 18, 2011 Posted by Joelle

Themes Used To Market Tobacco To Women

Since the 1920s when American women first began to be targeted by the tobacco industry, various images and themes have been used to encourage women to smoke, by promoting smoking’s social acceptability and highlighting the supposed desirable attributes of particular brands of cigarettes. Some of the most dominant themes that have been linked with smoking and particular cigarette brands are: glamour,... read more

Nov 24, 2010 Posted by Joelle

Smoking And Alienation

My Dear Smoker Friends, I’m alienated by you. Beyond the nicotine addiction, you need to smoke for whichever reason you do. I need to not feel like I’m suffocating with every breath I take when I’m with you. I need to not feel and smell like an ashtray when I go home. I’m sad and lonely and at a loss because our survival and self-preservation instincts are likely to drive us further... read more

Oct 20, 2010 Posted by Joelle

10 Smoking Things

10 Things You Should Know About Smoking in Lebanon is an infographic I designed to support the new tobacco-control bill that has been submitted to the Lebanese Parliament. The new bill, which is backed by the Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) and its partners both in the public and private sector, consists of the following, in conformity with the World Health Organization’s guidelines: A total ban of... read more