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AI Can’t Replace Creative Intent

AI Can’t Replace Creative Intent

Today’s creative leaders are no longer just idea generators—they’re system thinkers, strategic collaborators, and architects of brand ecosystems. This article explores the creative leadership shift from auteur-style direction to outcome-driven strategy, and what it means to lead in a modern, platform-connected world.

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Why Every Creative Team Needs a Technologist

Why Every Creative Team Needs a Technologist

Every successful creative team needs a technologist—someone who bridges the gap between vision and execution. Learn why technologists are critical to innovation, collaboration, and scalable delivery in modern creative workflows.

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VBE Spotlights Veteran-Owned Small Business

VBE Spotlights Veteran-Owned Small Business

The New Blank, a veteran-owned creative studio based in Seattle, is featured in a VBE Spotlight highlighting their journey from a spare bedroom startup to a full-service production company. Founded by Navy veterans Bobby Hougham and Sevrin Daniels, TNB specializes in design-driven storytelling across television, film, and digital platforms. Their commitment to purposeful design and meaningful messaging has led to collaborations with major brands like Disney, HBO, and Amazon. The article delves into their evolution, challenges faced, and the core values that continue to drive their success.

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Me and AI Down By The Schoolyard

Me and AI Down By The Schoolyard

So is AI coming for your job? Absolutely! If you are strictly a keyer, rotoscoper, assistant editor or if you’re building lighting setups. Considering it’s an animation and motion graphics job disruptor, how should one plan their career…

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The Impact of Milton Glaser

The Impact of Milton Glaser

I sat down to write a bit about Milton Glaser, to talk about how he made a significant portion of my introduction and inspiration to graphic design…

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VFX WFH WTH

VFX WFH WTH

These days I wake up in the morning, go part of the way through my morning routine (which entails me getting my hair and face looking presentable and at least putting on a decent shirt) before sitting down at my desk for the first of many video conferences…

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TNB-Covid 19 response

TNB-Covid 19 response

The one about the pandemic and how The New Blank is officially responding in order to keep everyone healthy and safe while maintaining productivity. Hoo boy, this one is lively!

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Creative vs the Hidden Hand pt 2

Creative vs the Hidden Hand pt 2

I found myself on a tear about this subject. Originally this column was a much longer piece but pleas to consider those stricken with short attention spans overwhelmed and alas it was cleaved in two.

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