All posts by Sam Glubka

What was the last advertisement you responded to? You may have trouble even remembering. Most of us would rather not admit that we were convinced by an advertisement to buy…

Among designers in marketing the phrase “make it pop” it is a rather well-known trope. It is commonly discussed that clients will provide feedback using the phrase along with other…

Marketing and PR in the world of video games, has always felt like it is in a weird place. Whether it’s the constant battle between (arguably) overzealous fans and video…

There I said it. Personal bias aside, the Minnesota United Football Club logo has some incredible strengths that help it stand out, and not just among other sports team logos….

Creatives in a variety of professions all know that when it comes to making an impact with their work, there are specific techniques that need to be employed. For designers…

The Star Tribune has been around since 1867. It has managed to survive through the digital age to become the premier Minnesota-based news company. The logo has gone through a…

Sometimes advertising can get out of hand. As someone who makes their living creating marketing and advertising I know it’s important to be smart and ethical when making decisions for…

Anyone from Minneapolis or Atlanta can’t help but notice how well the restaurant and bar industry is doing. In fact, for better or worse, Minneapolis was recently named America’s Coolest…

With the popularity of microbreweries around the Minneapolis metro area its quite a task to put together a brand that stands out among the crowd. Surly Brewing Co has been…

Like many designers, I often find myself evaluating the various brands, print media, and digital media that I encounter on a daily basis. Tearing into every detail I try to…