Private company
Despair, Inc.
Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Association founded in 19981
Despair, Inc is a company based in Austin, Texas, that produces posters and souvenirs that satirize the motivational indoctrination common in corporate environments. They are known for their cynical and ironic "Demotivator" items, which parody the grandiose imagery and solemn language of Successories, a range of motivational products.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Despair, Inc is a company based in Austin, Texas, that produces posters and souvenirs that satirize the motivational indoctrination common in corporate environments. They are known for their cynical and ironic "Demotivator" items, which parody the grandiose imagery and solemn language of Successories, a range of motivational products.2
Timeline
- 1998Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaDespair, Inc.
- WikidataQ21858337
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- 1WikidataDespair, Inc. on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaDespair, Inc. on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsDespair, Inc. logo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain