Give Em’ Helvetica
September 7, 2023
Eric Hutner is a graphic designer afflicted by a condition known as Type Blindness, this is his story.
Josh D. Weiss
Josh D. Weiss is a Co-Founder of The Side Show and a freelance Creative Director level Art Director based out of Los Angeles.
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The (New) Side Show
August 26, 2023
Welcome, Welcome Welcome (back)! After a long delay, The Side Show has returned. So what happened and what’s new? Let’s get into it.
Family Matters
August 3, 2023
When I’m not working I get anxious. It’s one of the reasons I hate freelance. And as my wife eased into her third trimester my last gig ended and I knew what the market looked like.
The Creative Kitchen
July 1, 2023
I learned more about how creative teams should be run from watching shows about restaurants than I have from working in most ad agencies.
Finding Your Home
June 1, 2023
Over the last 10 years I’ve learned there are three questions I need answered for myself when I look for full-time work.
Losing Your Narrative
February 1, 2023
One of the worst feelings when you’re between jobs is the sense that you’ve lost control of your own narrative.
Balance the Scales
February 1, 2023
$30,009,833. That’s the average Cannes Lions submission fee this year multiplied by the total number of submissions last year.
This isn’t a rant about award shows though. This is a potential solution to the diversity problem the ad industry is having.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table
January 1, 2023
Don’t leave money on the table. Don’t leave money on the table. Don’t leave money on the table. Yesterday I saw a job listing looking for a freelance ACD/CD that was stupidly underpaid.
Josh D. Weiss, Advertising Failure
January 1, 2023
I’m an advertising failure, and that’s what drives me. I haven’t won any awards. My campaigns haven’t broken the cultural zeitgeist and it befuddles me when people say they look up to me.
However, the reality is that even though I’m looking up towards giants and comparing myself. There are other people out there who look up and see me.
Top 5 Portfolio Tips
November 1, 2022
Your portfolio could be working against you if you aren’t paying attention to your analytics. That’s why I took a dive into mine and came up with 5 things I found which could help as you develop/redevelop your book.
