October 7–8, 2016
Ziba Auditorium
Portland, Oregon
Affect is part of Resolution Fest
This one’s for all the poets out there. Organized by the Nebraska Writers Collective, I’ll be presenting on how to improve your presence on the Web. A 40-minute session chock-full of ideas, lessons, how-tos, and why-the-hells. From websites to social media, it’s sure to be an enlightening time. What with all that happens on the Internet these days, how can it not be?
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 @ 6:00pm
Nebraska Writers Collective, KANEKO
Last night I participated in a panel discussion on branding for the Omaha Entrepreneur Network. A small, casual gathering at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. We talked definitions, process, and what branding can and cannot do. From a graphic design perspective, we also dissected a project I had done and then looked at some popular examples. Specifically, Instagram and why I think the new Instagram logo and brand decisions they made are really great, contrary to what the Internet thinks. I’m always up for spouting my opinions in public, so hit me up if you have a panel you need a designer on. Good times will be had by all.
Today I visited Creighton University to speak with a class that looks at the impact of the digital revolution/evolution on journalism, design, and computer science. Specifically to discuss the opportunity for cause marketing and design for social justice. I went through a host of our Action Backed projects and discussed working with organizations and activists, designing for a sustainability cause, how design is an obvious tool for social change, and what it’s like working as an independent designer today. Creighton students are always so welcoming. Great way to spend an early afternoon. Many thanks to Carol Zuegner for the invitation!
It’s always a good time. Whenever I’m asked I usually accept. To visit a class, to speak at a conference, or to offer an invite to Round and Round. In preparation for the upcoming Meet the Pros, over the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting some thoughts relating to my specific presentation regarding Independent Design. Why it’s tough, why it’s awesome, and why you need principles so you keep yourself on track. If you’re a student, or teach some students, and want to get together to talk design, independence, activism, collaboration, etc., feel free to hit me up.
Students get to hang out with pros in this two-day event produced by AAF Omaha. For the soon-to-be design and advertising professionals to get inspired, challenged, impressed, and engaged with. I'll be a morning speaker talking about how Independent Design Is Hard But Awesome and why Principles Are Crucial To Doing the Work You Want. Should be a good time for all.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 8:45am
Scott Conference Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha Creative Institute hosts an eight-week seminar called Artist INC. Started in Kansas City, the program is a great resource for Omaha artists looking to focus on professional development and business training. Myself and Jake Welchert presented a crash course on how to get a modern portfolio site up and running. From domains and hosting to platforms and CSS. Some philosophical ponderings on the meaning of an online presence as well as how to think about social media. All in all, a pretty good time sharing what we know about the modern web.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm
Omaha Creative Institute, Artist INC
