FreeAssociates wins Silver from Graphis Design Annual
Graphis magazine is one of the most prestigious publications in our industry. And being accepted into their 2017 Design Annual is truly an honor.
Our re-branding of the COPi Companies… [more]
The elegant design of human towers
In Catalonia, Spain (where my wife’s family is from, coincidentally), they have a tradition of creating massive towers of human beings. They stand on each other’s shoulders and rise into… [more]
Legistics site wins Gold Communicator Award
Once again, our website for Legistics has been recognized by an international design competition. We’ve received a gold Award of Excellence from the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards. Our site was… [more]
Powerful consumers? Not always.
The ever-provocative Seth Godin wrote this about the power of the producer (i.e. the creator, manufacturer, provider to the consumer):
Producers and consumers
In the short run, it’s more fun… [more]
World Cup-themed hot dogs
And while we’re dealing with sickening-looking but interesting food……
want to see more of these?… [more]
Pier Party was a blast!
Sunday was the first ever Pier Party!, a fundraising event on the Santa Monica Pier at Pacific Park, supporting the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, which is responsible for most… [more]
Rooting for laundry: the most compelling brands around
I know, I know. I can’t seem to shut up about the brilliant podcast 99% Invisible from the very talented Roman Mars and friends. This week’s edition is about, of… [more]
The death of comics? Hardly.
I have always loved — and been fascinated by — the comics. As a kid, I read them every day, even the boring ones. I marveled at the incredibly economical… [more]
Pictures of War and Peace
Designer, author and historian Steven Heller has published a remarkable collection of war-related posters and drawings. The interpretation varies with the times but the theme remains constant. Take a look… [more]
Pippin at Samohi
I’m working on a campaign for the musical “Pippin” which Santa Monica High School is putting on starting March 7. The theater department there is something I’ve supported for 5… [more]
What else is new?
Special event at the Skirball Cultural Center! October 26,2022- Wine auction raises $400,000 for schools June 23,2022
- The Gold is back! May 20,2022
- Honoring a loved one May 19,2022
- Raising funds to help kids zoom May 7,2022
