Every year The New York Times commissions thousands of original illustrations from independent artists around the globe. We share the 21 WNW Members whose contributions made the NY Times' year-end list of the highlights
Read MoreThis Photographer's Creative Vision Tackles Avoidable Blindness
In the course of learning more about blindness worldwide, the statistic that really rocked me was that 80% of the 35 million plus people who are blind could have their sight restored or vastly improved through relatively inexpensive procedures."
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Peen Cuisine Mixes Food & Sex for Elevated Bachelorette Parties or Random Weekday Meals
Lauren Hom describes it as "elevated bachelorette party food" but that doesn't mean that she hasn't been getting help from her grandmother sampling some of the recipes before their respective launches.
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Above Brand Celebrates Finer Things Like Imported Beers & Multicultural Societies
In light of the weight of divisiveness that defined 2017 both in the US and the UK, what better way to kick off 2018 than by rallying around the taste of fine liquid hops. "The idea is to select the best organic European beers for The UK and create special edition packages dedicated to world cultures.
Read MoreAndrew Jasperson's Short Roasts Silicon Valley's Self-Importance
It's cool to want to change the world for the better. It's amazing to actually do it. But it's super annoying to act like you're doing it and talk about you doing it while you do it. Silicon Valley and Madison Ave are some of the biggest exporters of this often hilarious self-importance.
Read MoreMeet the Artist Behind Italy's First Underground Art Gallery
In our interview below, WNW Member Emiliano Ponzi perfectly sums up the brief and his creative approach for his latest project creating Italy's first underground art gallery at a subway stop in Milan. "They needed strong scenes. We decided on a series of shots able to depict the variety of people who come and go in that specific neighboorhood, which is a combination between skyscrapers, fancy apartments and the traditional 'old Milano' populated by folks who have lived there for generations. I walked around, felt the atmosphere and tried to represent these two different souls, making them living in harmony." We talk to Emiliano about some of the challenges and breakthroughs that came with this endeavor, how Milan's creative scene has evolved, and what it means to him to be responsible for Italy's first underground art gallery. We also asked who his influences were on this time-consuming endeavor, and what his ultimate hope is in hindsight. "It took 2 years between the first call with the agency to the finished job with many other projects in the meantime, so I think I didn’t have a clear influence. I just know I wanted to depict a dynamic city where everyone could find a mirror and feel represented."
Read MoreProfiles of the Week: The Spooky-Good Edition
Happy Halloween from Free Range to the entire Working Not Working community. We've compiled a buffet of freaky creations from five spooky-good members for you to feed upon.
Read MoreThis Artist Visualizes Our Universe's Most Abstract Mysteries
"I’m really interested in astronomy, quantum physics, psychology, and philosophy. They’re different approaches in search of the same answers." WNW Member Allison Filice is doing her part to add illustration to the list with her latest project. Titled "Strange Universe", Allison's undertaking involves visualizing the most mysterious concepts of how our universe operates. Each illustration captures both the incredible balancing act of these concepts and the hallucinatory depth required to even wrap our minds around them.
Read MoreTobias Hall, Warburtons, & Peter Kay Present Pride & Breadjudice
WCRS and Warburtons have developed a reputation for creating blockbuster campaigns, having previously enlisted the help of Sylvester Stallone and The Muppets to help bring their message to life. This time, they called on WNW Member / Illustrator / Letterer Tobias Hall and British Comedian / Actor Peter Kay to create a hearty bread-themed parody of Jane Austen's Victorian classic.
Read MoreCoverage Coalition: Join Barton F. Graf to Spread the Health
The advertising budget for the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) has been slashed by 90%, and the window for enrollment, which starts November 1st, is half the length. Creative agency Barton F. Graf wants the advertising industry to come together to make up this 90% difference and ensure people sign up for affordable health care. Below, we talk to WNW Member Zoe Kessler, a Senior Art Director at BFG, who will tell you everything you need to know to help make a positive impact with the Coverage Coalition. We love seeing our members using their creative skills and communicative powers to make a difference, and this initiative perfectly encapsulates that ingenuity and spirit. #SpreadTheHealth
Read MoreA Collaboration That Mounted the World's Most Remote Pop-Up Shop
"How do you build a shop on the side of a cliff without it turning into a kite? How do you make the concept resonate with the climbing community - an often skeptical group? Can we get permitting for drones in a park that’s historically against them? Where will the shopkeeper pee?"
Read MoreLife & Work in Motion: Meet Art Director & Designer Joyce Ho
"Spending my formative years as an animator really helped me understand what is exactly needed to bring design to life through motion. This means when I’m art directing now, I can tailor my designs to fit a certain animation workflow or pitch something that is within the project budget because I know the ballpark on how long it might take to animate."
Read MoreProfiles of the Week: Sports!
Profiles of the Week: Sports!
The start of the NFL, NBA, and NHL seasons. The MLB Playoffs. There's no better time than fall for professional sports in the U.S. Which means there's also no better time to catch some of our members' immortalized creative contributions to professional leagues, teams, and athletes. Scroll down to see some of the WNW creatives elevating art and athletics on the big stage.
Darrin Crescenzi, Designer. New York.
Justin Thomas Kay, Designer. New York.
Simi Mahtani, Art Director. New York.
Elias Stein, Illustrator. Decatur.
Molly Erdmann, Designer. New York.
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At Midnight in Times Square, Ben Lebovitz Redefines Borders
WNW Member and Art Director Ben Lebovitz wants us to recognize the influence of borders, specifically the fact that international borders are divisions that demand social responsibility to consistently meet in the middle. Humanity and the environment often depend on these interactions.
Read MoreLaShun Tines Spotlights The Art of Blackness
There's a growing movement for inclusive policies in a wide range of fields. But Art and Design, while typically more progressive, are not where they need to be as industries. And Advertising is lagging even further behind. It's what initially lead WNW Member and AIGA Chicago Diversity Lead LaShun Tines to start The Art of Blackness exhibition in Chicago five years ago. And it's still one of the few, if not the only, national group art shows dedicated to furthering the presence of African Americans in the fields of art, design, and advertising. One of its key goals is highlighting potential heroes for younger creatives. "Familiarity and exposure to our heroes in the art and design space is an unspoken issue affecting African American artists. As a result, the aspirations of our artists can be limited. We try to introduce our audience to African American trail-blazers to serve as inspiration and as an example that the possibilities for African American artists and designers are endless."
Read MoreDesign is the Key Ingredient on Look Cook, a New Cooking Site
There are more cooking sites than any of us know what to do with. Some focus only on one cuisine while others have dietary restrictions in mind. But no matter how much each cooking site strives to bring something different to the table, WNW Member Melanie Chernock noticed all of them falling short in the presentation no matter how incredible the dishes.
Read MoreHow Steph Price Uses Her Ad Background to Run a School in Haiti
WNW Member Steph Price was on a well-trodden path as a copywriter in New York's advertising industry. Then, in 2010, a massive earthquake rocked Haiti and Steph took a beat. "29, single, some money in the bank, and a job I could quit at any time… I knew I could do more. So I reached out to a friend in the non-profit world and soon enough, I bought a one-way ticket to Port-au-Prince." Her decision would drastically alter her life.
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How to Make People Give a Shit About a Napkin
WNW Member Jeff Scardino is keeping napkins cool with the latest "How Lovely" campaign for Vanity Fair napkins. As Jeff points out, it's no easy task. "No one uses napkins anymore. Especially younger people who just rip off a paper towel.
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Creativity & Chaos: Jon Burgerman Releases 4 Books This Year
British-born and New York-based WNW Member Jon Burgerman's work is always teeming with boundless energy, spontaneity, and a healthy dose of chaos. Prolificacy seems like a natural result. If anyone would release four books in one year, it's Jon.
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