On the Fourth Day of Creative: MaxLinear
As told by our Interactive Art Director, Azenith “Zee” Salenga… On the fourth Day of Creative, I present to you the 2015 MaxLinear IBC Convention posters! MaxLinear is a technology company specializing in high-performance broadband and networking semiconductors. We were tasked with creating 12 posters for use at the 2015 IBC Conference in Amsterdam. To […]
On the Third Day of Creative: Neofluidics
As told by our Visual Designer, Carli Cohen… On the Third Day of Creative, I’m excited to share the project that we did for our client Neofluidics – a start-up seeking to improve and disrupt technologies in the world of Microfluiducs. This was an especially intriguing project for me as I got to dive in […]
On the Second Day of Creative: Miramar Federal Credit Union
As told by our Art Director, Phil Windyk… On the second Day of Creative, I’m happy to share the work that we did for our client Miramar Federal Credit Union. MFed is a San Diego based credit union that is committed to helping Members get the most from their personal and financial life — whether through […]
On the First Day of Creative: Visionary Realms
As told by our ACD, Rick Gray… On the first Day of Creative, I’m stoked to share the work we did for our client Visionary Realms – a gaming company that is revolutionizing the MMO(Massively Multiplayer Online) Genre by setting new standards for immersion, quality and vision. What sets them apart from all others is that […]
Avoiding Unnecessary Complexities
Since first watching the TED talk by Roman Mars entitled, “Why city flags may be the worst designed thing you’ve never noticed” I’ve been on a mission to avoid unnecessary complexities – not only in my work, but also in my daily life. As humans, we tend to overcomplicate things time-and-time again. Such is the case […]
7 Brand Launch Rules For Start Ups
Over the last few of years, San Diego has experienced a significant rise in startup companies. In one six month period last year, 228 companies formed in the area! To those of us who live here in America’s Finest City, this is not a surprise. San Diego’s weather might not be dynamic, but its creative energy most […]
17 Quotes on Design Philosophy From Apple’s Sir Jony Ive
Recently, Apple announced it was “promoting” its lead designer, Jony Ive. The promotion is little more than a title change, as Ive has led Apple’s world-changing product design since joining the company in 1996. “Sir” Jony Ive (he’s been knighted by the Queen of England) is well known across the globe for his innovative designs […]
5 Themes from Interactive Day San Diego, 2015
Ah, Interactive Day. The one day a year when Southern California’s best, brightest and most innovative digital marketers convene to remind each other just how behind the curve they are. It is a day of inspiration and excitement and anxiety and terror: how do I institute this philosophy at my agency…how do I make these […]
5 Easy Tactics to Reach Brand Enthusiasts
Do you own a gadget that you can’t wait to tell all of your friends about? Are you quick to recommend your favorite restaurant or a film you enjoyed to anyone who will listen? If so – to paraphrase the late Jeff Foxworthy – you might be a brand enthusiast. Brand enthusiasts are more than […]
How Design Consistency Builds Brand Recognition.
There are many factors that go into creating a widely recognized brand. Without design consistency however, this can never be achieved. On a recent trip to visit family in Cincinnati, Ohio, my then two-and-a-half-year-old son, Teigan, crafted a perfect case study on the matter. A few days into our trip, my father-in-law came home with […]