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A Strategy for Creativity
By Michael Arroyo Creativity is like love — it is nearly impossible to explain, it means something a little different to everyone and, at some point, in some way, we all experience it. Whether it is in the form of trying a new combination of pizza toppings or, in the case of us designers, developing …

There’s [Sometimes] an App for That
Earlier this month, the digital news source Mashable released an article detailing the inevitable death of web design. The supposed “symptoms” of its downfall ranged from template commoditization and design pattern maturity to mobile device complications and the preference for artificial intelligence over human decision-making when it comes to web design. Facebook home pages were …

From Cauthen to Stacey
Our all-star communications coordinator transformed from Nerissa Cauthen to Nerissa Stacey right before our eyes. Her six-year love story with Nolan Stacey began in high school. Their love carried them through college, graduating from California Lutheran University together and beginning their careers. Now, they were already engaged when Nerissa started working at Mustang Marketing in …

Defying the Millennial Career Stereotype
Millennial. For some, this term brings to mind positive traits, such as tech savvy and an entrepreneurial spirit. For others, it strikes a more negative chord, bringing to mind laziness and a sense of entitlement. One thing is certain, however, Millennials are the subject of a great deal of stereotypes. Among the most fascinating of …

Challenges at Work
Sometimes the biggest obstacle of the day is you. Your phone rings, social media buzzes, coworkers make noise, your mind wanders and before you know it, your deadline is here. You start to panic and stress about your project. You become so stressed, that you aren’t able to focus on your high-level, creative work. How …