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Ode to the Pencil
Ode to the Pencil You’ll never find me Without one. At the ready For those Unexpected Random Inspired Creative moments. The pencil. A single one Can draw a line 35 miles long. Or write 45,000 words....
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Hand It To Hand-Type
by Burt Durand As an Art Director and designer, I work with typography on a daily basis. There are plenty of wonderful, elegant, playful and bold fonts out there just waiting to be discovered and...
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Advertising Cliches are the Devil
Do you remember the advertising campaign “Got Milk?” Of course you do. You’re probably still seeing it everywhere, only not in relation to milk. Maybe a local bar has a sign that asks “Got Hooch?” Or...
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Google Doodles for Equal Rights
The forward-thinking minds at Google have always been creative with their “doodles,” recreating their logo in conjunction with special events, informative historic milestones or noble causes/movements....
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A Balanced Brand
The Sochi Olympic brand has come under a good bit of criticism since it was unveiled. Critics have called it lackluster and devoid of any emotive qualities. However, I have to disagree with the...
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BBR Shines at the 2014 American Advertising Federation Acadiana Awards Banquet
On Saturday, Feb. 8, a year’s worth of blood, sweat and crumpled sketch paper culminated into an exciting 2014 American Advertising Awards. It was a celebration of all things creative, hosted by the...
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Student Showcase
Each year, the Acadiana chapter of the American Advertising Federation awards students whose submissions have captured the discerning eyes of local industry professionals. This year, the results are...
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A Toast to Shiner
Earlier this week I was grocery shopping, and I happened to pass through the beer aisle. I also happened to catch sight of the newest release from Shiner, a Texan brewery that never fails to impress...
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Gear Up for Festival International
In just two short weeks, Festival International will transform Downtown Lafayette into a frantic, five-day celebration of music, cuisine, art and lowered inhibitions. For the uninitiated, think...
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Top 5 Splurges
1. Musical Instruments: Guitar pedals that he doesn’t need, a piano, more guitars … Burt is constantly creating, and instruments give him another outlet for expressing himself. 2. Clothes: Burt raves...
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Top 5: Phrases That Prove You’re Better Than Everyone Else
Other people exist, which can be a real drag for anyone who likes to get their way 100 percent of the time. Make no mistake — the world is your oyster. While you can’t win every insignificant...
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