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The first cell phone

Forty years ago today a Motorola engineer named Martin Cooper, made the world’s first public call using a cell phone. Cooper used that epic moment in history to call rival compan.

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From Storytelling to Storylistening

Interesting thoughts on leadership and storytelling by John Maeda. via SwissMiss.

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Celebrating Black History with Hand Lettering

To kick off black history month, here is a hand-lettered piece by Eso, also known as coolurbanhippie on social media accounts. .

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Washington Redtails Concepts

I saw some concepts for the new Washington Redskins football team the other day and I was inspired to do my own. What I saw was some elements that still brought up Indian.

Venture Lab

VentureLab is a hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship program that teaches young people to be next generation innovators and entrepreneurs through inspiration, experiential lear.

The Secret of Success in Creative Work

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo. via swissmiss The Struggle of Creative Work: Bridging the Gap Between Taste and Skill In a video that has resonat.

Don’t forget to provide a great product.

We get so many inquires about how to get a business on page 1 of Google. They also want to know what they can do to upgrade their website. J 12 Designs has been providing a gre.

20 Ways To Be A Better Designer

February 8, 2019 Jeannette Mendoza, Designer Have you ever scrolled through another designer’s portfolio and thought, “How are they so good at what th.

#DAY2VOTE

Are you ready to vote this November 3rd? As a company owner, have you taken the pledge to give paid time off on election day? Sarah Moorman, at 17, is working towa.

Milton Glaser

Milton Glaser is an American graphic designer, famously known for his I Hart NY logo. He attended the High School of Music and Art, the Cooper Union art school in New York, and .

CreativeMornings with Seth Godin

THE Seth Godin was our speaker at last week’s CreativeMornings/NewYork, generously hosted by The New School. In his talk, Seth challenges our perception of work. He talk.

Bartlett Cocke: Case Study

Client Profile Date: 2009 Reach: Texas Focus: Construction Industry Challenge While working with The Atkins Group as Interactive Director I was given the task of repairi.

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Building an artistic side

February 11, 2019 Lesley Nunez, Designer What do we do when we see a pattern on the street? Do we take a picture? Do we admire it? Or do we just pass by it and ignore it?.

El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement

With Hispanic Heritage month coming to a close and the current social climate of the United States, it’s always important to remember the movements that brought about change. T.

Vickie Johnson

Vickie Johnson has played more WNBA games than any other player in the history of the league. She needed a logo for her foundation. Im a big fan of the WNBA and was thrilled to do .

SPI Spring Break Case Study featuring two smiling young women holding colorful beach bags, ready for a vibrant getaway.

Case Study: SPI Spring Break

Client Profile Date: 2011 Reach: Nationwide Focus: College Students Challenge While director of interactive at The Atkins Group I had to joy of working with a great .

A case study presentation for Keith Zars Pools showcasing a custom Drupal website with E-Commerce, Mobile, and Database integration. Includes visuals of kids in swim gear and devices displaying pool designs and services

Keith Zars Pools: Case Study

Client Profile Date: 2014 Reach: Texas Focus: Pool Industry Challenge Keith Zars Pools wanted a Drupal website that was not from a previous theme. They also needed that .

Recognizing the Pioneer of Black Advertisement – Emmett McBrian

To learn more about Emmett McBain, you can check out the article at AIGA.org, where you can see some of his works and learn more about him..

J 12 Designs and The Heist Agency work with Budweiser

Budweiser has made a commitment to be intentional with various cultures. They recognize that while they may have one audience nailed down, it is time for one of the leading beer .

Geekdom

This is a logo concept for a new project called Geekdom..

Case Study: Club Estrellas

Client Profile Date: 2012 Reach: Mexico Focus: Mexican Nationals Challenge LaCantera / NorthStar Mall here in San Antonio started a program called Club Estrellas. It is a pr.

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Steve larosiliere: “Chances”

Steve Larosiliere speaks about chances he’s been given, and how he payed it forward with Stoked, a development organization for underserved youth..

I Make Black History Everyday

February 22, 2019 Jeannette Mendoza, Designer What comes to mind when you think of type? Do images of beautifully designed posters spring forward? Or maybe it�.

Fear of Failure

Graphic designer Milton Glaser speaks to us all about the fear of failure. Many great quotes to come of this and he talks about if you really are a genius in design..

Case Study: The Alamo

Client Profile Date: 2010-2012 Reach: Nation wide Focus: Tourist Challenge The Alamo is one of the nations most recognized landmarks. It brings thousands of visitors.

Storefront window display featuring a bold design with a grayscale portrait of a woman, colorful accents in teal and purple, and large black text stating ‘I AM BEAUTIFUL’ over an orange background with faint text.

Arte of Fashion: “Love Yourself”

Tony Harris gave me an opportunity to design something on a large scale and with a large audience. In the heart of the 7th largest city in the nation I have a piece of art .

There is nothing like Hom

March 13, 2019 Lesley Nunez, Designer Bright color palettes, playful letter forms, and quirky copy writing are just some of the elements Lauren Hom is known for.

5 Things To Do Before You Look For A Web Designer

1. Own Your Domain Name: Your Online IdentityWhy Domain Ownership MattersHow to Verify Domain OwnershipPro Tip:2. Do Your Homework: Preparation is KeyQuestions to Ask Yourself:Pra.

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Case Study: CPS Energy

Client Profile Date: 2013 Reach: Texas Focus: Energy Industry Challenge The nation’s largest municipally-owned electric and gas utility company needed a design for.

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Firefox makes big move against Google Search

Article from wsj.d Google GOOGL +1.80% is already feeling the effects from the recent loss of a search deal, as a potentially larger deal looms. Market researcher Statcou.

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