Inspiration is crucial to creation. My favorite way to get inspired is by going to an art gallery, museum or site-specific installation. However, we know all too well that getting out and getting off the computer isn’t always possible. So, sometimes when I need a creative boost, I like to hit up some of my favorite […]
Here’s a joke: what do Dracula, an obnoxious camel, a frustrated caveman, and a talking gecko have to do with car insurance? Answer: NOTHING. Don’t get the joke? That’s cool; my sense of humor is weird. And so is Geico’s marketing strategy. They’re pioneers of what I call absurdist marketing — a strategy that completely […]
Back in my early days of advertising, I was the “everything” girl at a small agency. Setting up the office, copywriting, managing production, and client services all fell into my court. I eventually brought in new business. My first client was a social acquaintance that managed a “fancy” restaurant in Hong Kong, and I’d somehow […]
Traditional printmaking is very dear to my heart, as it was the focus of my studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Specifically, I focused on Intaglio (etching) and screen-printing. But more and more, I’m finding modern printing processes equally interesting, as each becomes refined and specialized. And the recent rise of […]
My love affair with Gmail is one for the ages. If we were a movie couple, this would be Sleepless in Seattle, but with less Fate with a capital “F,” and more computers. Or When Harry Met Sally, with less Billy Crystal and more computers. Or You’ve Got Mail, with less lies and the same […]
Anyone who works in technology knows their world is ever evolving. Not only do existing languages, frameworks, and platforms constantly evolve, brand new ones are born daily. No one can be an expert in everything, but it’s important to follow the trends, figure out what you need to know, and learn it. Gotta keep those […]
So, your company is itching to upgrade its website. You’ve done your due diligence and you’ve chosen a course of action that includes using a CMS (Content Management System) as the framework to build your website. There’s a good chance you’ve narrowed it down to the two most popular CMS options available today: Drupal or […]
At glassCanopy, we get really excited when we have a reason to bring some three-dimensionality into a project for printed handouts or direct mail pieces. In the early stages of concepting and brainstorming on a project, we focus on the core of a design, and how we wish to present it; how shall the story, […]
Is it possible to feel overwhelming empathy for an experience you’ve never had? 12 Years a Slave is the harrowing account of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was captured and sold into slavery in the 1840’s. Solomon’s narrative — and the stories of those with whom he travels — unfolds through bravura performances, […]
Somewhere along the way, I became a Google devotee. All my friends (and most of my coworkers) have iPhones, while I’m a proud Samsung Galaxy owner. iCal? Try GCal. And while I haven’t made the switch from Mac to Chromebook, given my track record, it’s not that far off. Of course, the one piece of […]