When you’re just starting out, it’s only natural to have questions you’re hesitant to ask. (Heck, sometimes these predicaments come up well into your career.) Maybe a side project took a weird detour and you’re not sure how to proceed.…
We’re always exploring new ways for designers to do great work. That’s why we’re proud to be hosting the Webflow STL Meetup on September 27th. Here’s the link for the event on Facebook. Webflow is a web-based drag-and-drop tool for…
Do you know what’s really great about the St. Louis creative scene? It’s huge! Atomicdust has been putting on events and community gatherings for years, and with every one I’m constantly meeting new people, hearing about different disciplines in design…
Work-life balance? There’s an app for that. An awful lot of them, actually. The other day I stood up my friend and business advisor for lunch. Here’s what’s worse – I didn’t realize it until two days after it happened.…
“Brand love” may be a buzzword in consumer marketing, but that doesn’t mean B2B leaders should dismiss it. “Love” is an attainable goal – and often a necessary one – when crafting a B2B brand identity, marketing plan, or campaign…
With the days getting shorter and leaves falling to the sidewalk, it’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago we were partying on Locust Street well passed sundown for the 5th Annual Midtown Alley BBQ. This was our fifth year hosting…
What started out as a back-alley BBQ competition among four neighboring creative agencies has grown into an all-out community event on Locust Street, with 15 agencies competing for the coveted spray-painted golden pig trophy this year. That’s right, the Midtown Alley BBQ…
It looks like Ol’ Jess and and myself are loading up the car and heading to Louisville for their second annual Design Week. Louisville Design Week brings together designers and other creative professionals for a five consecutive days of lectures,…
Recently I attended the AIGA St. Louis Design Show, an annual event I always look forward to. I say the word “attended” very loosely. I stopped by for about 15 minutes before my son’s baseball game. As I walked the…
We knew this year’s Midtown Alley BBQ would be bigger and better than ever (after all, there was a Bubble Bus), but your support exceeded all of our expectations. With 15 competitors and more than 400 attendees, we raised $5,700…