I’m really onboard with the idea of tablets and the role they’ll play in our lives (and currently play in mine). I have a bunch, nine to be exact. At one point in time the best option would have TOTALLY been an iPad. Maybe it still is, but I’m not sure it should be an [...]
In my marketing career, I’ve had the pleasure of working on big brands in categories where holiday advertising is historically iconic. While working with Pepsi, I always kept a close eye on those Coca-Cola polar bears and what story they would tell that year. With Hershey, the Hershey Kisses “Christmas Bells” commercial was a signal [...]
In the midst of the past weeks’ massive headlines—hurricane Sandy, election coverage and Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm—we learned that Apple’s Scott Forstall, the man responsible for much of their leather-bound skeuomorphic craziness, is out. We also learned that Sir Jonathan Ive will tack “Director of Human Interface” onto his current hardware-focused responsibilities. What does this [...]
We proudly participate in the Addys pretty much every year. And each year we hope to win golds from the local to national competitions. That’s easier said than done. Producing great creative is a battle and it’s a struggle with a lot of our precious seedlings scrapped before they can bloom into full grown ideas. But [...]
Having a Facebook page was never enough. We’ve begged you to interact, post updates, ask questions and listen across your social channels. But now even that isn’t enough. Now, we’re asking for original, multimedia content that takes us to a newer level of your brand, voice, culture and service. And for good reason. When it [...]
Struck had another good showing for Halloween this year. From Audrey Hepburn to Vanilla Ice to Cat Burglars to Downton Abbey (here’s all the costumes). We all had hopes of winning this year’s contest until this little guy came and stole the show. Maybe next year…
Here’s a rather organized workspace of our Senior Art Director: – Apple 27” iMac, Quad-core Intel Core i7 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD – Apple 27” Thunderbolt Display, LED Backlit widescreen, Facetime HD Camera, Speakers and Magsafe Power – Apple Keyboard with Numeric Pad – Apple Magic Mouse – 2 Designated Field Note Notebook Spots (filled) [...]
WeMake is hosting an awesome initiative for Design Week in Portland (Oregon, of course…) to support the arts in public schools. Everyone who wishes to participate receives a birdhouse template then builds a birdhouse. Those birdhouses are then auctioned off with all proceeds going to those public school art programs through All Hands Raised, First [...]
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