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So long, Texas!

Today I’m taking off after two days jam-packed with creativity. While I’m anxious to get back to NYC, I am incredibly grateful for this experience. As someone who is almost constantly attached to the computer, it was refreshing and inspiring…

Armadillo Races?

Yes, armadillo races. Maybe it’s naive of me, but I had no idea this was a thing. (FYI, it’s definitely a thing.) But hey, it was a new and different experience for me, so I took it all in. And…

Today on the Ranch: 04.19.13

After I had a chance to familiarize myself with the ranch this morning, I was able to attend two sessions in the afternoon: Jay B. Sauceda‘s “Thinkin’ Outside the Square” and Judy Schulz‘s, “Rock Paper Stitches”. I got a lot out…

Hello Texas!

Well, after a series of many travel hiccups, I finally arrived in Hunt, Texas at Camp Waldemar at 2AM earlier today. It was quite the adventure. But after all of that, I can still confidently say that the long trip was…

Wear your inspiration on your sleeve.

To celebrate Design Ranch‘s 10th anniversary this weekend, Brian and I made up some little goodies for all of the Ranchers. Based on the idea, “Wear your inspiration on your sleeve,” we created a set of pinback buttons inspired by…

See you in Texas!

I am currently en route to Texas for Design Ranch! That means that over the next four days, posting will be entirely Design Ranch focused, and regular posting will be suspended until next week. I can’t wait to show you…

Design Ranch: Meet Our Leaders! Part 2

As promised, I present to you the amazing remaining Design Ranch session leaders. Much more to come next week from Texas! Jay B. Sauceda Jay B. Sauceda grew up in La Porte, Texas and moved to Austin in 2003. After attending…

Design Ranch: Meet Our Leaders! Part 1

So many amazing artists, designers and creative people will be leading the workshops at Design Ranch next week. In anticipation of my arrival in Texas, let’s take a look at the incredibly talented people who we’ll also be learning from.…

Headed to the Ranch!

In just a few short weeks I’ll be heading down to Texas for the first time ever! I’m taking the trip to attend and live-blog AIGA Austin’s Design Ranch, a three-day, hands-on workshop retreat held on a sprawling, rustic ranch somewhere between…