We’re back after a hot summer hiatus. Did you miss us?

Creative Works East

It’s not too late to buy tickets for Creative Works East. Some of our best friends will be speaking including Jessica Hische, Kelli Anderson, Meg Lewis, Noah Jacobus, and Rogie King. (It doesn’t hurt that Josh Horton knows how to throw a mean conference. Hi Josh!) Also if you would like to be on our list of friends, we’re accepting applications.

Calgary

Having just visited the Canadian Rockies and Calgary for the first time, it was fun to read Armin’s recent review of city’s modular rebranding effort.

Anaheim Ducks

Speaking of BrandNew, we’re suckers for anything design + sports, so here’s a light chaser. Anyone who grew up watching the Mighty Ducks movies will certainly appreciate the return of the flying v. (Quack.)

Movies

While we’re talking movies, I can’t help but weigh in on the Kleon family movie night with a hard agree. We’ve been running a (much less meticulously documented) Friday night homemade pizza + movie party for at least five years, and it’s super tough to find something we can all enjoy.

Appreciate Austin putting this out there so we can find a few new ideas.

Mr Beast

Is Mr Beast a fraud? I mean, yes, of course. But you should check out this video showing his deeply cynical approach anyway. Maybe share it with people you know who have kids who might be watching.

Every Frame a Painting

In more pleasant YouTube news, Every Frame a Painting is back (for a short time).

We had the privilege of seeing the premier of Tony and Taylor’s first YouTube video in eight years this weekend at XOXO (😢). Definitely worth a watch. You might see something that isn’t quite like the others. 😉