Adapt Studio Site Update

Posted on May 1, 2007 Under Design

Chicago based Jay Byrnes, who's the principal of the Creative Studio Adapt, just updated their site with some new goodies. Head over to have a look at what they've been up to lately. Some of their clients have included Heineken,…

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Sleepyurbanite: Sleepy Subway Art

Posted on February 12, 2007 Under Art

Feeling a little drowsy myself on this overcast Monday morning, I felt compelled to share with you the impromptu art of Yvonne Doll. Yvonne is an indie musician and artist from Chicago, who has found a unique art niche-- inspired…

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Next Stop: Chicago

Posted on December 6, 2006 Under Life

I'm about to hop on a jet-plane with Aaron, first stop: Chicago. If you missed last weeks post, we're speaking at Columbia College tonight at 6:30. Come by, hear about what we do, ask questions, learn a few things, and…

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Brand Utopia: Chicago

Posted on December 1, 2006 Under Life

I'll be speaking in Chicago this coming Wednesday, December 6th at Columbia College. I'm currently touring a presentation I've put together with colleague and close friend Aaron Dignan of BrandPlay-- We call it 'An Introduction to the Brand Utopia'. It's…

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Scott Rench Is For Sale

Posted on November 7, 2006 Under Design

Our friend Scott Rench, aka Yosoh, the 'computers and clay' dude, also happens to be an insanely talented art director and all around advertising creative guy. Unfortunately, some knuckle-heads at an agency that will go unnamed laid him off last…

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TK Men

Posted on October 25, 2006 Under Fashion

Our friend Lindsay McKay has done quite well in the fashion world in the past few years--as soon as she graduated from college in 2002, she headed to Milan where she got a Master's Degree in Fashion Marketing and Communications…

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Guise Chicago

Posted on September 19, 2006 Under Travel

Would you believe me if I were to tell you there was a place where one could get a haircut, a shave, shop and enjoy a cocktail? Well for you Chicagoans, this might just be your lucky day. Guise, located…

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Japonais Chicago

Posted on April 10, 2006 Under Travel

I'm in Chicago right now for a quick presentation--unfortunately not long enough to check out much more than a few places. I did however get a chance to eat at Japonais, an exceptional Japanese restaurant right on the Chicago River.…

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Moto, Chicago

Posted on February 4, 2005 Under Food

Everyone seems to be talking about this guy Homaro Cantu, who serves edible photos and sushi prepared on his i560 ink jet printer in his restaurant Moto in Chicago. There is a New York Times article about him and his…

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