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How to Stop Designing Wedding Pies

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There’s an analogy I like to use when explaining client work to my students. I call it the “Wedding Pie Analogy”. Imagine for a moment that you’re a baker and you get asked by a Read more…

by Steve in Feature | Comment

Draplin wrap / Apt613 Talks

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A solid and sold-out event – thanks to those who made it. And there’s another event on the horizon.

by Steve in Feature, Home | Comment

Why We Fight

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Why do we do what we do? Why are we fighting for Ottawa? Here’s one side of it.

by Steve in Feature, Minor Rant | Comment

In the ashes of Acme

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Whatever happened to the creative powerhouse that was Acme Advertising? We track down some of the players.

by Steve in Feature | Comment

Studio Spotlight: Carbure

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Just across the bridge, you’ll find boatloads of talent at 406-B Alexandre-Taché in Gatineau.

by Steve in Feature, Studio Spotlight | Comment

Profile: MSTRPLN

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After leaving Montreal powerhouse Sid Lee, Stefan Dukaczewski, aka MSTRPLN, has found a nice home in Ottawa.

by Steve in Feature, Profile | Comment

Design’s blank cheque

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What is designs worth these days? Is it worth more than we think? Or are we just kidding ourselves?

by Steve in Feature, Minor Rant | Comment

Studio Spotlight: Fifty

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From the ashes of Acme Advertising came some inspiring work. Read on about Fifty Strategy & Creative.

by Steve in Feature, Studio Spotlight | Comment

Shopify scoops up Select Start

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Shopify acquires Ottawa’s top mobile developers in one fell swoop as they move into the mobile space.

by Steve in Feature, Uncategorized | Comment

Talent Takes the F-Train

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An old college professor of mine sent me this link regarding the surge of creative shops popping up along the F-Train line in New York. He asked me to weigh in on whether or not Ottawa would Read more…

by Steve in Uncategorized | Comment