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More Former Student Awesomeness
We love highlighting the work of former students on this blog. It's really gratifying to see ex-students who were putting their books together just a few years... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2011 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Jim's 2010 Book List
Greg posted his 2010 Book List a few days ago. Here's my list from the past year: JIM'S 2010 BOOK LISTOr if you just want the quick favorites, you can go here.... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2011 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Another Example of Framing
I've posted a few examples of how simple word choice can frame the way we think of things. Here's another example that I saw the other day and found really... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2011 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Communication Arts Typography Annual
The latest issue of Communications Arts is their first ever Typography Annual. Be sure to pick up a copy.Note to students: Don't miss the "Index to Typefaces... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2011 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
The 2010 GRC Book List
Since 1998, I've kept a list of the books I read each year. In 2000, I emailed it out to a group of friends and got so many responses I've made it an annual... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2011 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Seasons Greetings
Used to be agencies did amazingly cool holiday cards because it was the easiest way to get something into the One Show without a client futzing with the concept. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2010 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Side Project: Chicagoans for Rio
At Makin' Ads, we're huge fans of side projects. Here's a great one. More specifically, it's Kevin Lynch giving a Pecha Kucha presentation on a great one. You... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2010 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING