Side Projects
July 3, 2015
Lamps by Allan Branch
“I enjoy finding something in a junk yard and making it worthy of using again.” Read more.
Interview
June 22, 2015
Big Little Businesses for Craftspeople: Arianne Foulks of Aeolidia
“I take all criticism seriously, and use it as a chance to adjust how we do things to work better.” Read more.
Side Projects
June 2, 2015
Printmaking by Alex Gilbert
“My first real love was letterpress printing, but I have come to find an equally strong attraction to screen printing.” Read more.
Events
May 26, 2015
Poetic Movement in a Robotic World: Ian Schneller at 41st CreativeMornings in Chicago
“Robotics is manifestation of data versus interpretation of data.” Read more.
Blogger’s Quest(ionnaire)
May 26, 2015
Eleanor Lutz
“The best blogs are the ones that are written by someone who really cares about what they have to say.” Read more.
Side Projects
May 13, 2015
Internet-Inspired Art by Joshua Rains
“My work is an exploration in the blur between private lives and public selves.” Read more.
Events
May 12, 2015
Interview
April 26, 2015
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
April 17, 2015
Events
April 15, 2015
Hamilton Wood Type Museum’s Director Jim Moran at 39th gathering of CreativeMornings in Chicago
“A great day is when we get to print.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
April 11, 2015
Ross Drakes
“As we share our ideas more openly, companies will begin to see the value in creativity, and the value it can add to their business.” Read more.
Side Projects
April 10, 2015
Brittany Campbell’s Recycled Tee Pillows
“I came across all these awesome t-shirts that I no longer wore, but couldn’t bring myself to give away.” Read more.
Events
March 17, 2015
Architect Katherine Darnstadt at 38th CreativeMornings in Chicago
“Who are we really designing for?” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
March 6, 2015
Juli Watson
“Charge for your work! Clients will appreciate the work more and respect you for it.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
March 2, 2015
Maria Bruno Néo
“Believe in what you are doing, because if you don’t, nobody will believe in it too.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
February 22, 2015
Lisa Odette Butean
“Feeling successful, even with the smallest project, is the key to go forward.” Read more.
Side Projects
February 22, 2015
Sonia Yoon’s and Erika Dufour’s Collaborative Drawings
“We meet weekly, alternating between each other’s studio spaces, and spend about five hours—drawing continuously.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
February 16, 2015
Sarah Bina
“A good designer means you look past your personal agenda and put the client’s need at the center.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
February 15, 2015
Side Projects
February 13, 2015
Anica Wu’s and Emily Kinskey’s “So Close to the Sky”
“Our side project isn’t just a side project—it’s who we want to be, it’s our investment into the legacy of our filmmaking career.” Read more.
Interview
February 12, 2015
Compelled to be in awe of nature: Catharine Graff, Designer and Illustrator
“Drawing has always been something I was compelled to do.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
February 12, 2015
Interview
February 11, 2015
Fashion design for chic, modern women: Maria Pinto of M2057
“I start a collection with an inspiration that will drive the mood of the season.” Read more.
Blogger’s Quest(ionnaire)
February 3, 2015
Interview
February 1, 2015
Independent Filmmaker and Chief Executive Artist Ondi Timoner
“As an artist who works in documentary, I believe that across the board: artists throughout history have always held up a mirror to society.” Read more.
Side Projects
January 28, 2015
Carol Neiger’s GivingQuilts
“GivingQuilts redefines an American tradition by combining new technology with handcrafting.” Read more.
Events
January 27, 2015
Fashion Designer Maria Pinto at 37th CreativeMornings in Chicago
“If you don’t like what you do, then no one else will do.” Read more.
Interview
January 26, 2015
Partner-Publisher Genevieve DeGuzman of Night Owls Press
“Are small presses even relevant anymore? I think so.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
January 25, 2015
Bushra Mahmood
“I can’t stress how important it is to have an environment that nurtures and supports your ability to create.” Read more.
Side Projects
January 22, 2015
Skot Waldron’s Locurean
“Finding businesses and organizations dedicated to the production, use, and support of local food and drink.” Read more.
Side Projects
January 14, 2015
Brandon Keelean’s Together+
“I’m in the middle of creating a children’s book addressing the stigma of HIV in communities throughout South Africa titled ‘Growing Together.’” Read more.
Side Projects
January 9, 2015
Events
January 8, 2015
Audience Takes the Stage at 36th CreativeMornings in Chicago
“To end a year of gatherings, the Chicago chapter of CreativeMornings invited audience members to take the December 2014 stage and share their wisdom.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
December 4, 2014
Mallory Baches
“My work is a product of all of the great design I’ve experienced in my lifetime.” Read more.
Events
December 4, 2014
Humanitarian Rap Artist Jessica Disu at 35th CreativeMornings in Chicago
“My purpose is to lift up the voices of young people.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
November 29, 2014
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
November 26, 2014
Interview
November 21, 2014
Typeface Designer Nicole Dotin, Co-Founder and Partner of Process Type
“ I tend to take my time designing a typeface—because I want to give it everything possible.” Read more.
Side Projects
November 18, 2014
Sophia Richter’s Hello New York
“New York fascinates me for many reasons, but largely because it is all at once so many things to so many people.” Read more.
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
November 17, 2014
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
November 15, 2014
Sarah Schrauwen
“Knowing about different disciplines has a positive effect on your design practice—it makes you think outside of the box.” Read more.
Events
November 5, 2014
The Starter League’s Neal Sales-Griffin at 34th CreativeMornings, Chicago
“My happiness is not derived from money. It’s from helping people.” Read more.
Side Projects
November 3, 2014
Bethany Betzler’s Artifact Makers Society
“‘Local’ means provenance, a sense of place, and an authentic connection between object and city.” Read more.
Events
October 31, 2014
The Hike Conference for new designers
“Distinguished members of the design community spoke to the new generation of creators.” Read more.
Events
October 30, 2014
Designer’s Quest(ionnaire)
October 21, 2014
Interview
October 5, 2014
Illustrator Alice Stevenson, Wandering the Natural and Urban Landscape
“I enjoy the problem-solving in creating communicative imagery.” Read more.
Interview
September 30, 2014
Andrew & Kelsey McClellan, the Heart & Bone of Sign Painting
“Basically, with a hand-painted sign, you are saying this place is meant to be here and stay here.” Read more.
Events
September 29, 2014
All Songs Considered’s Bob Boilen, CreativeMornings, Washington, DC
“Go forward. Find the hidden.” Read more.
Side Projects
September 20, 2014
Marielle Schmidt’s ParentsWork
“I firmly believe in the economic value of caring labor—that parenthood is just as valuable a job as any other.” Read more.
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