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Discovering the Creative Potential of Pinterest
October 1, 2020
Part of the Creative Exchange series: Inspired work leads to inspired ideas Is there anything more energizing than the fuzzy front end of a creative project? It’s that part of the process when no matter how tight the brief, anything seems pos ...
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The Last Agency Standing
September 24, 2020
In my Linkedin feed, I recently saw a post from Andy Main, Global CEO of WPP agency Ogilvy. The post shared imagery from Ogilvy’s latest campaign for Greenpeace, #cleanairnow. It is stunningly well crafted, visually arresting and disarmingly clear ...
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Stranger Things' Craig Henighan
September 24, 2020
Canadians were the talk of the town at the Emmys Sunday night. One Canadian that you may not have heard of is Sheridan College’s Craig Henighan. He and his team of Sound Editors, Music Editors and Foley Artists, shared the Emmy for Outstanding Soun ...
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The Conscious Creative
August 28, 2020
Design firms and ad agencies have, with very few exceptions, historically cleaved to what Bruce Mau once called a ‘karaoke existence, always singing someone else’s song, and never saying what (they) think should be said.” It’s a model of m ...
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Current Issue
The first issue of 2020 draws its inspiration from photography and illustration. The editorial theme is one of partnership. Applied Arts columnists delve into the relationship between artists and creative directors. What qualities to look for in a potential partner. What red flags to be aware of. And ultimately, what steps to take if you are the artist looking to form a new partnership. Our cover story, Under Pressure, examines the changing dynamics of agencies since the extinction of the art buyer and the mounting pressures creative directors face while trying to find the ideal creative vendor.
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