This past Saturday we wanted to do a team bonding exercise by, well, exercising! We were part of the SARR Carrabba’s Classic Half Marathon Relay and Run, we ran as team and we certainly had a great time, despite having to wake up very (VERY!) early and the very persistent South Texan heat.
In this short film by Tobias Pettersson he shows the process on how a package goes from idea to an actual product that you buy at the store and take home with you. I love packaging and what it does for products. As stated in this film, I believe it to be small art pieces [...]
This past Thursday the AIGA San Antonio went official! We are very excited and happy for our colleagues and friends, who have put great passion and hard work towards the formation of the chapter. We congratulate you and thank you.
On Saturday August 14th the San Antonio creative community was honored with the visit of Brian Flynn of Hybrid Design and Super7. He imparted a lecture was part of The First Ever AIGA San Antonio Munny Maker event. Unlike other lectures we’ve assisted before, this one was different. Maybe it was the toys, the speaker’s [...]
As graphic artists, San Antonio is not the first city you think of when seeking a career, you don’t expect to find great design or great companies to work with. This is a definitely not true, there is talent and a great deal of opportunities in this city. Unfortunately the idea that San Antonio doesn’t [...]
Making a change is hard, it takes a lot work and dedication. But it all starts with a voice, a collective idea that something has to be changed. In our world today, there are several things that need to be spoken of, in the hope that making a statement will help change the world. Posters [...]
Many factors took place that made rock poster a true American art form. American society was sinking in conformity and grew so accustomed to it’s commodities, that a rock rebellious movement was bound to happen. The idea of a subculture rose along side with new music forms and with this music, rock shows, and as [...]
Maybe not a bible for graphic designers, but definitely a prayers book. This book is sort of spiritual go-to-guide for everyone who is seeking guidance on how to start or continue a career in this [sometimes soulless] profession. For all those of you who ask me, “so, how did you guys did it?”, “what do [...]
The Decoder Ring Design Concern – Flatstock BBQ Sauce Poster : by Christian Helms It is that time of the year again for the always fun South by Southwest a.k.a. SXSW. And if you don’t have enough money for badges, bracelets, tickets, or whatever it is you think you might need to have a good [...]
‘My dear, nothing in this world is worth buying’. David Ogilvy couldn’t disagree more. ‘Confessions of an Advertising Man’ by David Ogilvy is a MUST read for everyone on advertising, design or just business for that matter. In this book he talks about his beginnings as a door to door sales man to how he [...]