My Thoughts
A depository for unfiltered ideas, honest reflections and creative finds. Welcome to the madness.

The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time
Insightful lessons learned from Allen Gannett's book, The Creative Curve.

The two most emotional commercials I’ve ever seen
And they’re both from the same agency, for the same client (SickKids children’s hospital).


Best free fonts for commercial use
Graphic Designer Edward Sun shares resources to find free fonts for commercial and personal use.

How to start a movement
Being the first follower is an underrated form of leadership. A little bit of initiative can break the ice to spark a huge wave of followers.

Art Director reveals how she uses AI to concept and execute
Tech-obsessed creative Lauren deVane walks us through her process of using ChatGPT to come up with ideas and execute this Nike billboard.

Load vs. Burden: discerning when to help someone
And how do you know when it is time to ask for help?

The most underrated resource for concepting
There are countless creative advertising resources out there, but for some reason, this one doesn’t get the love and attention it should.

My favorite video ever on presenting
What can we learn from Zen Buddhist monks about presenting to a scary room full of important people?


Don’t be afraid to ask “stupid” questions
Having the courage to ask that “stupid” question might actually be really smart! Or it might actually just be a dumb question. Only one way to find out.

How I lead weekly creative meetings
At Langrand, I was tasked with leading weekly creative department meetings. I welcomed the challenge! Here are some things that worked for me.

My creative process explained
Everybody approaches a new project a bit differently. Here’s how I roll, from kickoff to completion.

What agencies made an impact at the 2025 Houston ADDYs?
Advertising is a small world. Let’s see what Houston agencies are up to!

What’s it like being a stay-at-home dad for 3+ years?
Questions and answers that reveal what it’s REALLY like to quit working to raise my daughter full-time. (Spoiler: it’s not a vacation!)