thurs april 29th was a great day. The School of Journalism, Product Design and Digital Arts collaborated on a workshop headed by Glenn Cole from 72andSunny. A brain storming whirlwind thought-storm whipped throughout the day, ignited by a kinship of creatives that left us all amazed and rewarded. If there is a firm that exemplifies the Digital Arts philosophy it is 72andSunny. It appears to me, Director Salter, that their practice is dynamic and as inter-media as we consider ourselves. Students from all 3 areas collaborated seamlessly as they attacked Glenn’s project briefs. A major Texas salute of gratitude to Deb Morrison, Ad Professor, who corralled us all together knowing it would be a creativity rodeo. Thanks to all involved, and I speak for the whole of Digital Arts when I testify that there is no reason or argument left for not collaborating across schools and areas. The outcome never fails to be rich…from the monstrous success of 72andSunny’s practice to the simple and beautiful success of the experience in the workshop. This is hard data, proof, evidence that we think better when asked to share with like minded people.
students present their ideas to the group…
tools of the creative thinker; ipad, sketchbooks, sharpie, coffee
lunch + human connection
students present their 2nd session ideas...was this the paddle-boat surfing pitch?