The Roots
Since I’m pretty sure most of the people who read this blog are under 60 and live in the Philadelphia area, I’m going to assume you’ve heard of The Roots. As one of the most influential bands to the funk, neo-soul…
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The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students
Internships
DBC Launches new websites left + right
Since beginning my internship at Diccicco Battista Communications earlier this May, the entire creative team – web developers, writer, creative director and designer – have been hard at work on The Original Canal’s new website. The Original Canal’s, a liquor…
The View from Intern Alley
On the top floors of Philadelphia’s PNB Building, you’ll find an extravagant office. The space used to be the penthouse apartment for Rodman Wanamaker and his family back in the 20’s. The original molding, fireplaces, and materials are still intact,…
Advertising Women of NY Career Conference
So this weekend I attended the 2 day AWNY ( Advertising Women of NY) Career Conference in NYC and it was the best experience of my life to date. The career conference is an annual event that just gives college…
Communication Arts Magazine Advertising and Design Annuals
Communication Arts is the premier source of inspiration for graphic designers, art directors, design firms, corporate design departments, advertising agencies, interactive designers, illustrators and photographers—everyone involved in visual communication. Communication Arts Magazine has a special student subscription price! For students, a…
PENNED, Save the Date and Keep a Look out for Ticketing!
01/28/2012 at 9:00am | Temple Center City, Room 206, 1515 Market St., Philadelphia, PA Save the date, and keep a look out for ticketing for PENNED! Penned is a hands on lettering workshop with Ken Barber, presented by the Philadelphia chapter…
Push Me Pull You Designs by Eleanor Grosch
While looking at TLA posters I came across the work of Eleanor Grosch and knew I had to share. Push Me Pull You Designs, her semi-one-man illustration machine since 2005, does all types of design from greeting cards to apparel…
Posters from Philly: TLA
Philadelphia is home to some great venues, (look out for a post on the Troc) but I have to say the Theater of Living Arts is one of my favorites. Located on 4th and South, its been around since the…
Typography for the Web Webinar
Typography for the Web Wednesday, December 7 12:00 p.m. Typography for the web is a webinar, Part of AIGA’s and Adobe’s Webinar Series: “Breakthroughs: Where Inspiration and Technology Meet” Until recently, typography for the web was limited to a handful…
GOODIE BAG
Here are some freebies I found on the web. I also came across some vintage motorcycle advertisements that are great visual inspiration Enjoy! VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ADVERTISEMENTS click here to view more BRUSHES 23 Brushes Light Blurs Brush Set, Free…
Pinterest: Discover and Organize your Inspiration By Creating Online Pinboards
COLLECT AND ORGANIZE YOUR INSPIRATION My desktop was overloaded with images and I had too many bookmarks on my safari toolbar. That was until Professor Kantrowitz told me about Pinterest. Pinterest is a great tool for aspiring advertising professionals and…
Menus: Underrated Design
One of the main reasons why I’m glad I chose to major in Advertising is that it taught me to appreciate product design. People usually don’t notice the shape of a shampoo bottle or a tube of lip gloss as…
Internship Intervention
Careers in Advertising & Communications Event This was an informational session for any and all communications majors on how to approach finding an internship in an effective way. Firstly we discussed how to format your resumé. This was the most…
AIGA DESIGN STUDIO OPEN TOURS
2011 Open Studio Tours See what’s inside a professional design studio! Design studios in the Philadelphia area are opening their doors to design students and welcome you to tour their facilities, ask lots of questions, and see what it’s like…
Green Initiatives Presentation @ the Tech Center
Submitted by Shawn Carter: tua93930@temple.edu This was a convenient event to attend considering it was located in the Temple University Tech Center, right on campus. The theme behind this presentation was “Green Initiatives”. The event was lead by Dan Noshery. We…
Register IMMEDIATELY! Philly Ad Club Agency Crawl Nov. 11th and 18th – Registration will close VERY QUICKLY
Do you want to see what it’s like to work at an advertising agency? Attend the Philly Ad Club‘s Agency Crawls Student Members Only – Agency Crawls! This is an extraordinary opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in…
Creative Space for Creative People
“Business in the front, party in the back” – you know what I’m talking about. This pretty much sums up the layout of DBC’s office space. We’ve discussed in many of our advertising classes the way that typical full-service advertising…
When did I become a Grown-Up?! The play by play of landing my Internship.
Greetings and salutations friends, My name is Darcy Stackhouse. This is my first post on this lovely cyber compilation of student thoughts so I feel it is only right to formally introduce myself! So hello gang, I’m Darcy, I am…
Philadelphia Magazine
Hi! My name is Mary and I am one of the few Advertising Sales interns at Philadelphia magazine. I am a rising Junior majoring in advertising. Next semester I will be on the account management track. I have always been an…
Speaking in Tongues
First off, a little background, as this is my first post on AdLib. I’m a senior advertising major on the copywriting track. I’m currently interning at Quaker City Mercantile, and having a blast. I’m finishing my classes at Temple this…
Who knew working could be fun?
I am working at a communications company in Newtown PA called SmartMark. The picture posted is of my desk showing some of my assignments and also how neat everything is to be kept. This experience thus far has been great…
“Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart”
Being in an intern for the circulation department of Philadelphia Magazine was not all that I thought it would be. I take phone calls, send out magazines, file through the mail, charge credit cards, all of the typical “intern” work.…
Savvy Social Media
Everyone knows that social media is becoming an essential part of most marketing projects. This area of advertising leaves room for creative ideas and unique market opportunities which I have had the opportunity to begin working in through my internship…
Teaching High School Advertising
Always the student, I never realized what it was like to be the one in front of the classroom. From brainstorming the content of this course and imagining its potential to seeing it become a reality, was such an enlightening…
First Day at Palumbo
We prepared for weeks before going in to the classroom but I don’t think that any amount of preparation could have prepared us for what we experienced that very first day of High School Advertising Workshop at The Academy at…
Saul Bass
I had to make a post dedicated to one of my favorite artists of all time. If you don’t know/love Saul Bass already, you’re missing out on a world of inspiration. In fact, a lot of his work is probably familiar without…
Designer Matteo Bologna Giving a Talk at Tyler
WHAT: Matteo Bologna the founder of Mucca Design will be giving a talk. He will also be announcing the winning selections of The Graphic Design Program’s Annual Restaurant Identity Exhibition. Read about Matteo Bologna and Mucca Design here. WHO:…
Secret Cinema at Temple Gallery Shows Rare Haunted House Horror Films
Secret Cinema Rare Haunted House Horrors Friday October 28th, 8pm-Midnight Temple Gallery @ Tyler School of Art Admission is Free! Click here to register and reserve your seat! On Friday, October 28th, the Secret Cinema will present a four-hour mini-marathon…
Haunted Histories at Temple Gallery
HAUNTED HISTORIES, HALLOWED GROUND Friday October 28th, 6-7:30pm Temple Gallery @ Tyler School of Art 2001 N. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 At Halloween, many abandoned mental health institutions and prisons become haunted attractions. Historians Kelly George and Anne…
Searching For Something Creepy To Do This Week?
Searching for something creepy to do this week? Explore The Laurel Hill Cemetery… Laurel Hill Cemetery is 175 years old, the second major rural garden cemetery in the United States, and one of the few cemeteries in the country designated…
Personal Branding Boot Camp – Networking made easy
Who, What The Philly Ad Club is hosting a free event for students and young professionals about the ins and outs of networking. (To learn more about the Philly Ad Club click here to visit their website.) Did you…
“The Persuaders” Film Screening
AIGA Philadelphia presents Frontline’s film “The Persuaders,” that explores how the cultures of marketing and advertising have come to influence not only what Americans buy, but also how they view themselves and the world around them. The documentary draws on…
Photographs and Photobooks at Freeman’s Gallery
Exhibition: Photographs + Photobooks October 16, 12pm-4pm and October 17-20, 2011 10am-4:30pm. Freeman’s Auctioneers & Appraisers Freeman’s 1st Floor Gallery, 1808 Chestnut Street view map View the Photographs and Photo Books that will be on display here. Freeman’s Photograph’s and Photobooks auction will…
PRINTER SMASH!!!!!
Printer Frustration? Get revenge! October 15, 7pm-9pm | The Hacktory View Website| 313 S. Broad Street view map Free! | Open to the Public! A Sponsor of Design Philadelphia, Nonprofit Technology Resources, is holding a Printer Smash! They need help creatively disassembling some…
Rebel/Rebel at Drexel U
Designer and author, Keanan Duffty, will present a lively, hour-long multimedia presentation, Rebel Rebel-Anti Style, on Thursday, October 20th, at 6 PM, in Bossone’s Mitchell Auditorium. Tracing the roots of rebel style from the 50’s to present day focusing on…
Steve Jobs: How to Live Before You Die….
Steve Jobs never graduated from college but gave an amazing commencement speech in 2005 at Stanford University. Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of…
Temple Ad Club Careers in Communications Panel Discussion
So if you missed the panel discussion last Thursday on careers in communication, don’t worry I’ll catch you up on what you missed. It was a pretty great event, hosted by Lori Wilson from NBC and featured speakers from a…
Steve Jobs—Inspiration to Many!
There is a great post in Web Design Ledger this morning that is a running collection of Steve Jobs’ inspirations—from fan illustrations to magazine covers, to WordPress themes, etc. One of my favorites is STEVE JOBS DAY! Take a…
Get Those Design Resumes Ready!
WHO: Design Philadelphia, www.designphiladelphia.org WHAT: Revamped Resume ABOUT: Design Philadelphia is hosting over 150 design events. One of these events is “Revamped Resume.” This event doesn’t help you write your resume, but focuses on your resume’s design. Make your resume…
An Interview with John Solimine of Spike Press
So, this guy is amazing. John Solimine is a huge name in illustration and design. With over 12 years in the biz he’s done work for Lollapalooza, the National, Fuse, NPR, the Chicago Tribune, American Express, and Nike, to name…
