Interivew: Chicago’s Steve Shanabruch

Monday, April 16, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
Interivew: Chicago’s Steve Shanabruch

I first came across Steve’s work by way of his personal project – The Chicago Neighborhoods. The project brands neighborhoods with a logo that reflects what he feels it should be. It was great to check out all the neighborhoods that he has done so far and his take on them. I dug a little  read more » 

Working It Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
Working It Wednesdays

Another Wednesday and another peek into the creative minds of the region and a special guest from The west coast. Remember every Wednesday to get your submissions in before 11:30 to info@nwicreative.org.   Description: I was thinking about fishing so I made a fun Wallpaper Matt Siecker, MS Designs   Description: Working Bikes teaser shot  read more » 

Here Comes the Bride

Monday, April 9, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
Here Comes the Bride

I’m amazed when I learn that someone is a photographer, it takes skill and an eye for color, composition and light. Just like the color copier did to printing I’m sure the digital camera has done to real photographers. But as I take a step back I remember that true professional services will never be  read more » 

What About You?

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
What About You?

he first thing I check out when visiting a website is the work page or portfolio. After I check out a few projects or so I head over to the about page and learn more about the people/person and who they are. The about page on any website is an introduction to who the person  read more » 

One Month Ago…

Monday, April 2, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
One Month Ago…

t’s been a great month for NWIcreative. The site is starting to gain traction and the visits are up from last year at this time. I appreciate all you for taking the time to read and comment on the posts. All the feedback and kind emails are great and it’s really encouraging. I can’t wait  read more » 

Style Over Substance? Or Genius Activism? – The Pros And Cons Of Kony 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012
By Jenny Rose
Style Over Substance? Or Genius Activism?  – The Pros And Cons Of Kony 2012

No more really needs to be said about the overall message or ethics of Kony 2012 at this point. Most of us have seen the video, or at least parts of it, and for those few who have yet to view it for yourselves, you’ve undoubtedly heard discussions about it in the news, on talk  read more » 

Work’n It Wednesday’s

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
Work’n It Wednesday’s

Ever wonder what others are working on? (Creeper! ) Work’n It Wednesday’s sheds light on what others in the region have on their desktops. I encourage you to ask the designers blow about their work, visit their sites and follow them on twitter. This is a great way to see and get feed back on  read more » 

Want freelance work? Go get it!

Monday, March 26, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
Want freelance work? Go get it!

I often asked myself why don’t more designers advertise? Design agencies? Freelancers? What is it that makes us not put ourselves out there like the businesses we create for? It’s funny when you really think about it. I’ve designed a million ads in my career. Really a million…from program books for gala’s to full page,  read more » 

How much do we value creative education?

Thursday, March 22, 2012
By Joseph Gonzalez
How much do we value creative education?

If you have children, then you a few expectations of them. High on that list is more than likely a great education. After seeing the Telefonplan school by Vittra. I had to ask myself why don’t we have a school like this in our region? We have schools, why not make them better. Its harder  read more »