In 1964, when I was 14, I bought a copy of The Velvet Underground by Michael Leigh, a writer, photographer and teacher. This book, meant for readers older than me, was a key to an… Read More »The Daily Heller: S&M in ’60s Culture
In this conversation, Rob Craven, founder of ScalePassion, shares his journey of discovering personal purpose and how it intertwines with business success. He discusses the importance of intentionality in leadership, the evolution of his company,… Read More »Make a Difference With Rob Craven of ScalePassion
If I get even the slightest whiff of an artist doing something cool with soccer kits, it’s certain I’ll be interested—especially so, when it’s avant-garde embroidery. Naturally, I found my way to the work of… Read More »“Disruptive Embroideress” Nicole Chui Flips Embroidery and Soccer Kit Culture on its Head
Last week The New York Times published another in a three-year string of obituaries of friends or colleagues from the past, all in their ’80s. It’s an increasingly recurring shock as time advances. The most… Read More »The Daily Heller: How Will the Next Mayor Handle This City?
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Even seasoned, successful illustrators with agent representation are struggling to get work at the moment. So what’s going on, and how widespread is the problem, exactly? Struggling to get commissioned… Read More »No, you’re not imagining it: things are really tough for illustrators right now
NAM and Warriors Studio’s branding for the Glasgow creative conference highlights how questioning the meaning of ‘functional’ can lead to more exciting design choices. When I first saw the stone typography for International Assembly‘s 2025… Read More »International Assembly identity: when pushing type to extremes makes sense