by James Yang | Jul 23, 2013 | blog
The heat wave last week will be a memorable one for New Yorkers. Reading various Twitter and Facebook posts about the heat made me first think people were exaggerating until I stepped outside. It felt like someone had dropped the city into a crock pot. Naturally this...
by James Yang | Jul 16, 2013 | blog
This is the time of year you receive many automatic replies from art directors saying they are on vacation. Even though days can be hot and deadlines still loom, I love how summer feels like vacation even when working. The days are still long enough to enjoy after...
by James Yang | Jul 9, 2013 | blog
One of my favorite things to draw in grade school was a factory making Easter eggs. It had conveyor belts, gears and tiny workers painting and stacking eggs. Variations of the factory would be drawn every year during the spring. When Robert Lesser from CFO magazine...
by James Yang | Jul 2, 2013 | blog
It is always a pleasure when SooJin Buzelli calls because you know you can explore ideas for assignments and she is willing to pick unusual solutions. She had an article about advisors having to navigate an uncertain future for aiCIO. My idea focused on imagined fears...
by James Yang | Jun 25, 2013 | blog
I remember how the last year of college caused all kinds of anxiety. Most of it stemmed from knowing this would be the last time I was in a structured environment with a safety net. Ironically the first year after college was one of the funnest years in my young adult...
by James Yang | Jun 18, 2013 | blog, news
Good news from 3×3 late last week. Two of my pieces received awards for merit from the 3×3 ProShow. The annual will be out later this winter. Much thanks to Charles Hively and the judges for making my day. Top: Lamps for Lamp in the Box. Designer Director,...
