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Austin Kleon Signs Steal Like an Artist at Changing Hands Bookstore Tonight

By Jessica Testa
Apr 26, 2012

The Internet has changed a lot of the ways we do business. You can pay bills online, buy cars online, meet friends online, and maybe, if you're lucky, live out your dream job online. Author and artist Austin Kleon believes he owes his career to the web. Across blogs and...
Tabitha Myers' Small, Cool Living in 559 Square Feet

By Jessica Testa
Apr 24, 2012

For Tabitha Myers, colonial decor is too often associated with austere halls, play-it-safe art and conservative neutrals. To her, colonial means bright, adventurous colors and and cheeky prints -- traditional pieces with rebellious twists. Myers, a Chandler native, brought this eclectic vision of our founding fathers back to Phoenix after...
Three Must-See Events During Phoenix Urban Design Week

By Jessica Testa
Apr 6, 2012

The first-ever Phoenix Urban Design Week begins on Monday, bringing together dozens of local creatives, academics and developers for discussions on how to save Phoenix from the downward spiral of urban sprawl. Hosted by the Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory, the week's events will examine the history of Phoenix's design and...
Chris Bale and Travis Smith on Modern Design, Modern Bears, and Their Appearance this Friday at Metro Retro

By Jessica Testa
Mar 29, 2012

If you ever find yourself struck by an idea while sitting poolside at the Arizona Biltmore, chances are you should pursue it. It worked for Irving Berlin, who composed "White Christmas" next to the pool, and it worked for Chris Bale and Travis Smith, who were on vacation when they...
Raven Cruz on Poster Design, Olly Moss, and Winning a 2012 ADDY Award

By Jessica Testa
Mar 26, 2012

Earlier this month, the American Advertising Federation's Metro Phoenix branch announced this year's ADDY winners, which honor the best in local advertising campaigns. One young ADDY winner caught our eye: Raven Cruz, a 20-year-old senior at the Art Institute of Phoenix, won best in show in the student category for...

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