“CHEAT CODES”

Here at the studio, we all come from different backgrounds – culturally, educationally, and societally. We’d be remiss if we didn’t give credit to the various places, people, and resources that have helped us become the creatives we are today.

We’ve also included a list of other agencies, designers and partners you can work with, in case there is a better fit for your project needs. We’re here to help you succeed – however that looks for you.

If there are any resources, agencies or studios you can think of that are valuable and not listed, let us know and we will iterate on this collection.

DESIGN RESOURCES

The Futur – Business & Design Fundamentals
Michael Janda – Freelance Fundamentals
Made by James - Logo Design
Will Patterson - Logo Design
”FREE GAME” by Virgil Abloh - Design/Branding Compendium

PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES

Pixieset – Build free client galleries/sites
Death to Stock – Upscale Stock Photography
PHLEARN – Photography + Business fundamentals
Sean Tucker – Everything you can imagine about photography.
Aperture + Adorama – Great gear reviews and lighting tutorials.

COPYWRITING RESOURCES

“Hey Whipple, Squeeze This!” - Luke Sullivan
NP Digital – Copywriting Essentials List

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Wave – Free Invoicing/Accounting Software
Cargo – Modern Site Builder
Monday.com – Project Management
Asana – Project Management

AGENCY + STUDIO LIST

Him & Her
Field & Co. Creative
Zak Hannah
Made by Apricot
Lucy Bilson Design
Joe Martz
Amy Esplen