PlayLab is refreshing their collaboration with the Avenue of Americas Association for “Fantasy Landscapes.” The large-scale, multi-site, public art installation uses the technique of classic movie backdrops to transport visitors to various environments across Central and South America.
Read MoreWNW Connects: Alex Center with New Balance Basketball
“Over the course of the next year, we imagined what would become New Balance Basketball. A brand that could stand out in the crowded sneaker space by doing things independently, not about hype, but by being humble, focusing on craft, all while staying true to New Balance’s legacy. Then they signed Kawhi Leonard. The perfect partner.”
Read MoreAirbnb Hosts Candid Conversations to Connect 50 Years of Pride
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ+ activists, artists, and everyday heroes across generations came together through Airbnb to have a candid conversation about what Pride means to them. WNW Member Ivan Cash, recently named to AdWeek’s Creative 100 list, directed the short film, which explores the possibilities when you take the time to connect with a stranger and recognize a shared mission.
Read MoreWorking Not Working Launches Its First Newsprint
We’re excited to announce the launch of our inaugural newsprint, titled “Breaking the Mold.” Our first printed publication is just a small sampling of the incredible talent that we’re honored to represent on Working Not Working. “Breaking the Mold” features a curated collection of essays and artwork from the WNW community, all in service to a conversation about creativity in flux.
Read MoreThis Is the Book You Give Your Dad This Father's Day
Dads can be notoriously tough to shop for. This Father’s Day, WNW Member and Illustrator Andrew Janik has drawn out a very practical solution to that problem. It’s a book from Simon & Schuster titled This is the Book You Give Your Dad: Everything Your Father Wants to Know, written by Matt Goulet and illustrated by Janik. It’s got all the 101s of becoming a classic dad.
Read More“Genius Loci” Sees Artist Marina Esmeraldo Traveling Through Her Memory
“The goal was capturing the essence of my travels, wanderlust being a recurring theme in my work. Through the abstract interpretation of the places of my memories, I created an installation combining mural painting and relief works, as well as a collection of wooden sculptures.”
Read MoreBranding the 2019 Spice Girls Tour with Studio Moross
Since January when the call first came in, WNW Member Kate Moross has been leading Studio Moross on their biggest undertaking and most high-profile project to date: branding the Spice Girls’ Spice World 2019 Tour. It’s the first time the Spice Girls have shared the stage in 7 years, and the studio does a spectacular job of referencing the power of nostalgia that the Spice Girls represent while also establishing the work in a modern context.
Read MoreWieden+Kennedy Amsterdam Teams with Non-Profit to Empower Young Refugees Through Sports
Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam launched a visually striking campaign to announce the arrival of Klabu, a non-profit that is building sports clubs in refugee camps and settlements. Klabu’s mission is to empower young refugees by providing facilities, equipment, and clothing. 100% of proceeds go towards the foundation, with the ultimate goal of recreating this simple and sustainable concept in other refugee settings around the globe.
Read MoreWork With Frank Ockenfels 3
Work With is a new video series that introduces you to the creatives behind the work. Here, we visit legendary photographer Frank Ockenfels 3, who has spent nearly three decades shooting musicians, celebrities, and everyday people.
Read MoreThis is Motion: Animation, 3D Design, & Moving Highlights, Plus Advice from Top Companies
We're putting the spotlight on the world of motion with a highlight of motion designers, animators, and all creativity on the move. We'll share multimedia interviews, social media takeovers, and discussions about the day-to-day and career challenges of our members in motion. We'll also provide exclusive advice from a couple of the most desirable studios and clients who collaborate with talent in this field.
Read MoreWork With Tuesday Bassen
Work With is a new video series that introduces you to the creatives behind the work. Here, we visit illustrator and entrepreneur Tuesday Bassen in her Los Angeles-based clothing store.
Read MoreOvershare Podcast: Illustration Roundtable
In a special bonus episode of Overshare, host Justin Gignac sits down with 4 acclaimed illustrators to discuss all aspects of navigating a creative career through the lens of illustration, from how to break in and get the attention of clients to being patient as you develop your personal style to how to determine what to charge.
Read MoreThis Is Illustration: Highlights, Roundtable Interviews, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, & More
This week, we're putting the spotlight on the world of illustration. We're highlighting illustrators around the world who lead their craft, going behind-the-scenes into their studios, learning about their day-to-day and career challenges, and sitting down with the most desirable studios and clients who collaborate with talent in this field.
Read MoreMembers to Watch: Best of February
Here are just five projects from Working Not Working Members that caught our eye this February.
Read MoreLove Letters From the WNW Team
Since we’re lovestruck with top-caliber creative work, we figured we’d use this Valentine’s Day to spread the love. The Working Not Working team writes a polyamorous love letter to personal projects, musicals, campaigns, and chatbots, all coming from the global Working Not Working community.
Read MoreIllustration by Allison Filice
A Mixtape from Allison Filice for the Journey Inward
“I encourage you to journey inward this winter. Set a course for what you want this year before the hustle and bustle takes you for a ride of its own. Spend some time alone journaling, reading, listening to music, or meditating.”
Read MoreMembers to Watch: Best of January
Here are seven projects from Working Not Working Members that caught our eye this January.
Read MoreWorking Not Working’s 11 Highlights from This Year’s Us By Night Festival
The nights were jam-packed with talks, experiences, great food and drinks, and even better international company. We reconnected with plenty of OG Members, met many new members for the first time, and were introduced to future members. Check out Working Not Working’s top highlights from this year’s Us By Night Festival.
Read MoreIt’s Nice That Is Celebrating 100 Years of the Bauhaus in Printed Pages AW18
In the latest installment of Printed Pages, It’s Nice That’s biannual publication, the London-based in-house team have made it their mission to celebrate creativity at work all over the world… and in the past 100 years. Front and center is a feature on the Bauhaus school and its century-old legacy, honored and unpacked alongside Pentagram partner Sascha Lobe.
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