Author Archives: Molly Conley
From the Souls of Our Feet
Last Tuesday, April 10, my colleague Dannae and I took the Tom’s “One Day Without Shoes” challenge. And while neither of us was explicitly advocating for Tom’s, we did think it was an intriguing opportunity to experience something new … Continue reading
Lessons from the Hive
Like a lot of people, I was afraid of bees as a kid. Those yellow and black bands that resemble warning signs, that oh-so-dreaded stinger, the myth (maybe it’s true?) that bees are especially attracted to redheads. Yet (from a … Continue reading
Leading the Way with a Fresh Rebrand
Last May BBMG had the privilege of rebranding Social Venture Network, and more recently, the organization’s website, which just launched this week. Social Venture Network has long united a group of business leaders committed to the notion that business, a … Continue reading
Quantati Island: An Eco-Tourism Success Story
Last month, my husband and I returned from a vacation to Peru, exploring everywhere from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the tropical Amazonian rainforest. One of our most memorable stops along the journey was an eco-tourism homestay at Quantati … Continue reading
It’s a Small World After All.
At a recent trip to Disneyland I literally stumbled into a most joyful, lovely gem of mid-century design and illustration. (Who knew that Disneyland has a revolving art gallery?) The illustrator/visionary was no other than Mary Blair, someone I had … Continue reading
Son-of-a-gun, New Mural’s Done, Me Oh My Oh
This week BBMG completed a new mural in its Brooklyn studio, the latest addition to the interior’s aesthetic theme celebrating Americana music and culture. Inspired by a vintage Hank Williams poster that had once been a gift from one founding … Continue reading
Hi-de-ho! The Studio Gets a New Mural
Last week BBMG completed a vibrant addition to our new studio, a large graphic mural spanning across the entire width of the space. In keeping with spirit of the agency, the mural embodies the theme of celebration and inspiration. Two … Continue reading
A Transformative Week with Milton Glaser
I recently completed a phenomenal week-long workshop at the School of Visual Arts in New York with the much celebrated designer Milton Glaser, best known for his famous I ♥ NY logo. But it goes without saying that Milton is … Continue reading
Sustainable Design, Worth the Time
With today’s swirl of ever excelerated deadlines and deliverables, sustainable design concerns often get the short end of the stick. At best, a designer might specify responsibly sourced paper. Maybe even vegetable-based inks. But true sustainability—in terms of both its … Continue reading