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Relationships are all about time: Tru Studio at 53rd monthly CreativeMornings in Chicago

Anne and Steve Truppe, married couple and the team behind Tru Studio, spoke at the 53rd gathering of the Chicago chapter of CreativeMornings, May 2016. Tru Studio is a Chicago-based photography and video agency that works with both commercial and advertising clients. Their work is distinguished by capturing truly authentic moments from their subjects through language (aligning to the client and their project), lighting (utilizing natural light as much as possible, if not available, mimicking...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Event series Creative Women’s Conversations by Ari Krzyzek, Creative Director

What are you working on—on the side?

I’ve gone through so many side projects since 2011 and realized what makes great side projects, what works, how to fail fast and how to move forward with something new. My latest side project is Creative Women’s Conversations. It is an intimate environment, a safe place for creative women to be vulnerable, share stories, to learn and grow with one another, network and have quality conversations over brunch and cocktails.

Events are limited to 10 women (total...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Writing and Teaching by Tracy Osborn on How to Build A Web App

What are you working on—on the side?

My main side project has been my book series, “Hello Web App!” I taught myself how to code Python quite a few years ago to launch a startup, and over the years of learning more and more about programming, I kept thinking about things I wish were taught better once I actually understood them. I realized that I couldn’t just wait for someone else to do it—I needed to write the resource I wish existed.

“Hello Web App!” teaches web app development using Python a...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Charleston Travel Guide by Lauren Beltramo

What are you working on—on the side?

As a little kid, going to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina every other summer was incredible. I absolutely loved it—the heat, the ocean, the accents! And then one day, it hit me: people live here all year round. Ever since that lightning bolt realization, it seems that I’ve been heading down south. From New York, to Philadelphia, to finally Charleston! I’ve lived here for almost two years and I am delighted to call The Holy City home. I put together Charlesto...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Architect Laura Thomas’ Watercolors

What are you working on—on the side?

My watercolors, the physical expression of my keen eye, are an integral part of who I am and what I do. To be an architect is to be an observer. My work is constantly informed by the art and architecture that I see during my travels abroad and in my wanderings in my hometown. Without a sense of observation and exploration, my creativity becomes stagnant; that staleness would inevitably carry over to my professional designs. Travel and critical observation a...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Chelsea Lee’s Obsessive Photography of The Home Aesthetic

What are you working on—on the side?

Well, I’d really call it more of an obsession, than a side project, but I photograph houses and doors (sometimes windows too). I can’t really pinpoint the exact origin of this obsession, but for argument’s sake, let’s say it began in 2012 when I moved to Chicago.

I fell in love with the city instantaneously. It’s the architecture, and not necessarily the skyscrapers of the Loop, although those are pretty great too, but the sunrooms, and workers cottages, and...

The Net Effect: Firebelly Design’s Founder Dawn Hancock at 52nd monthly CreativeMornings in Chicago

At the 52nd gathering of the Chicago chapter of CreativeMornings, Firebelly Design founder Dawn Hancock shared selected details of her journey from student to studio founder and owner. Her presentation was a tone poem about how her family roots and relationships primed her to make a business that is not only one of Chicago’s best-known creative crews, but one with a strong reputation for design activism.

Hancock’s story reinforces how personal relationships—both positive and negative—shape hum...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: James T. Green’s Podcasting, Radoing, more

What are you working on—on the side?

Postloudness is a collective of independent audio shows hosted by people of color, women and queer-identified hosts focused in the Chicagoland area. It came out of a love of radio shows between myself and my fellow co-founders Cher Vincent and Alex Cox. We love listening to podcasts all throughout the day, but wanted more voices that looked and sounded like us, particularly Midwestern-based. Also, we had a bunch of friends that came up to us and had these g...

Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Veronica Wong’s Cake Toppers

What are you working on—on the side?

I run a business called Honey & Crisp where I turn my hand-lettered designs into wedding cake toppers. In addition to creating pre-designed toppers, I offer many customizable options (for example the couple’s first names). I’m also one of the members of a local organization in Toronto called Ligatures. We run workshops, meet-ups and events to bring together people who love all things to do with type.


Mr & Mr Cake Topper

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Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on Uniting Neuroscience and Design

What are you working on—on the side?

I’ve currently got a major and a minor side project. My major side project is The Leading Strand, an initiative to leverage the power of design to celebrate basic scientific research. In our first cohort, we’ve got 5 cutting-edge neuroscientists collaborating with 5 world-class designers. Their work will be on display at Pratt Institute in New York City, July 13–18, 2016. You can get a ticket to opening night.

My minor side project is Creative Habit.&nb...