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I’d be lying if I said I haven’t had days of pure creative block. You know. Just staring at your screen. Trying to balance a pen on your nose. Practicing your name in cursive on a scrap piece of [...]

Back in 2011, I wrote a piece that explored common obstacles that arise when searching for stock photography. In my article, I likened the hunt for the perfect image to Indiana Jones’ quest for [...]

This winter, we’ve been been getting up close and personal for an RCN direct mail campaign. RCN prides themselves on great products, being a part of the neighborhood and 24-7 customer [...]

In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15, I wanted to take some time to reflect on one big thing: Is Dr. King’s dream alive? More than 50 years ago, Dr. King delivered a [...]

As Pacific Plug & Liner gears up for the sunshine and warmth of 2014 California Spring Trials, BatesMeron is here in chilly Chicago sketching up a storm and bringing hand-rendered typography [...]

Have you ever been walking through the grocery store, or Target, and a creative package design catches your eye? Did the look of amazement on your face prompt you to purchase said item, even if [...]

I recently wrote a blog post about where designers and other creatives look for inspiration. In the process of writing that post, I was struck by how much of my inspiration comes from a slightly [...]

Kelly Terlau’s title is Chief Operations Officer, but if she was being accurate about everything that she does at Investment Answers, her business card would be filled to the brim: [...]

I’m sure most designers notice this type of thing all the time, but I have been seeing a LOT of it lately—an extreme overabundance of a few popular design elements/treatments. And it’s got me [...]

Fall is when Chicago is at its best: the weather, the way the city looks, and especially the art. No wonder October is Chicago Artists Month. A couple weekends ago Wicker Park hosted over 300 [...]