Netherlands-based freelance illustrator Michelle Wagenaar taps into social media-induced angst to create bright, playful posters that acknowledge the sad sides of life. But far from being all doom and gloom, they are a fun and… Read More »Michelle Wagenaar’s joyful posters capture the sad and fun aspects of life
Take a trip back to a time before streaming services in Matt Partridge’s latest animated short, Move Night! Bursting with subtle nods to iconic films, this short feature is a warm, nostalgic nod to an… Read More »Movie Night!: Matt Partridge’s latest animation is an Easter egg-stuffed wave of nostalgia
As a kid, it was very easy for me to fit in among other groups of kids; I’m convinced it was because I was loud and careless. I imitated my dad, who always seemed to… Read More »Ditch the Norm: Weirdness Can Transform Your Brand
Feeling inspired by the new year and the recent episode on changing behaviors, this episode focuses on motivating actions that will lead to a better 2024 and world for all. Compounding small actions over time… Read More »Brands for a Better World: Better Actions with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
When you first encounter the “Universal Design” concept, it might sound like a solid idea—approaching design with the intention of serving everyone—right on! What’s not to love about that? Well, as it turns out, there’s… Read More »The New ‘Building Equity Standard’ Championing Our Differences When Designing
A fair amount gets written about book cover trends. And there are absolutely trends, stylistic themes and sales/marketing mandates at play in publishing—but whenever an editor asks me to write about them, I generally flee… Read More »15 of the Best Book Covers of the Month