Author Archives: Maia R. Wilkes

Branding for a Cause

Written by . Posted on July 2, 2012. Filed under Advertising, Career Scoop, Internships, Issues in Advertising, Uncategorized. Tagged . No comments.

At my internship with EgoPo Classical Theater this summer, I have had an eye-opening experience with the business model of non-profits, especially in terms of their advertising.
Most of the time as advertisers we will be working with for-profit businesses–unless…

Mom & Pops

Written by . Posted on April 19, 2012. Filed under Advertising, Career Scoop, Internships, Philadelphia Events. Tagged , , . No comments.

If you’re like me and think you don’t want to work for huge international advertising agencies, it can be hard to get in touch with excellent mom-and-pop type studios. I know I was confused and discouraged–their websites might only talk…

Museum Posters

Written by . Posted on February 26, 2012. Filed under Print, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , . 1 Comment.
as photographed by me in Prague.

Someone told me they liked my posts, (causing blushes and heart-eyes and head swelling galore), so now you’re stuck with my ramblings. I’ll try and keep it brief and image-heavy.
I recently came back from a vacation to Europe, my…

Sporting Event Posters

Written by . Posted on December 10, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Issues in Advertising. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
1988Seoul-Olympics-Poster

From an advertising standpoint, sports are always walking a fine line. They attract a large and diverse audience–one that may only have that sport in common, like with the Olympics. They are usually highly traditional, with a complex web of…

Happy Holidays!

Written by . Posted on November 30, 2011. Filed under Events, Print, Uncategorized. Tagged , , , . No comments.
Fairmount Holiday Events by Justin Rentzel

Its that time of year again folks–that festive part of the year when people will take any excuse to throw a party involving ugly sweaters or the phrase “potluck”. At this time of year more than any other I think…

Photography vs. Illustration

Written by . Posted on November 30, 2011. Filed under Issues in Advertising, Print. Tagged , , , . No comments.
Fabrik-BW-poster

Although both have their place in posters, sometimes it can be a tough call which to use. The size of the poster/flyer and its placement are factors, and so is the kind of event you are promoting. College party promoters…

Doe-Eyed

Written by . Posted on November 16, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Career Scoop, Print. Tagged , , . 1 Comment.
TheSubmarines-by-DoeEyed

Design studios are everywhere because design is needed everywhere. It seems obvious, but when looking for jobs and places to live post-grad its a helpful reminder. Especially with the ever-increasing permeance of the Internet, small or rural design studios are…

The Roots

Written by . Posted on November 15, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Life @ Temple, Philadelphia Events, Print. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
RootsPicnic4-JPD

Since I’m pretty sure most of the people who read this blog are under 60 and live in the Philadelphia area, I’m going to assume you’ve heard of The Roots. As one of the most influential bands to the funk, neo-soul…

Push Me Pull You Designs by Eleanor Grosch

Written by . Posted on November 7, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Print. Tagged , , . No comments.
EleanorGrosch-poster

While looking at TLA posters I came across the work of Eleanor Grosch and knew I had to share.  Push Me Pull You Designs, her semi-one-man illustration machine since 2005, does all types of design from greeting cards to apparel…