“That would be freakin awesome”

by | Nov 2, 2015 | video

I don’t know that I’ve seen a video by Iowa Film Makers that I didn’t like, but this one is definitely my favorite. It comes in response to this video about how an undefeated Iowa team fits into the college football playoffs.
We are all alike

We are all alike

by | Oct 8, 2015 | culture, Logo Design, Ramblings, Web Design

It’s funny how much we naturally want to assimilate. Blame your subconscious if you want, but deep down in the back of your mind you want to be just like everybody else. Designers are supposed to innovate and come up with creative solutions but still fulfill...
Let it Snow

Let it Snow

by | Sep 17, 2015 | culture, Ramblings

Grantland has a great article on the toils and troubles of Kit Harrington in keeping secrets during a digital age. It’s not easy being a heartthrob with a massive following who has to pretend his character from Game of Thrones is dead while parading around the...
Vanilla Aftertaste

Vanilla Aftertaste

by | Sep 10, 2015 | culture, Logo Design

One of the biggest obstacles I have found in designing logos is overcoming the theory that everyone and their mother should like a logo. If you are creating a mark for a new streaming music service that targets hipsters do you really want your mom to like the logo as...
Slummertime

Slummertime

by | Jul 26, 2015 | Ramblings, tunes

Nothing says summer like a great playlist bumping in the background as you drive across the great Americana with the windows rolled down. Are you tired of listening to the Dazed and Confused Soundtrack while you daydream about the days gone by? I’ve got the cure...