Artist / Designer Interview 3 – Kim White
By DotDesign | September 30, 2008
How long have you been an illustrator?
I grew up in the mid-fifties the son of an illustrator. In my early teens, I followed my father and his promise of a career in commercial art that will be “fun” and “glamorous” and “rewarding”. This was about the same time that I learned one of the Great Truths of Advertising: “Don’t believe anyone, not even your father.”
What inspires your work?
Later, in art school, while pretending to listen to lectures, I would surreptitiously doodle unflattering cartoons of my lecturer. All the while asking myself the age-old student question, “What the hell good will knowing any of this ever do me?” (more…)
The Houston Business JournalLou Congelio is founder, president and executive creative director of Houston advertising agency StanAndLou Marketing/Advertising, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. With more than 30 years of advertising experience, Congelio has been heavily involved in the creation of advertising for many of Houston’s top companies. He also has served as chairman of the Houston Advertising Foundation (now AAF Houston) and is founder and chairman of Only in Houston, a not-for-profit group formed to promote the creative forces in Houston through programs and resources that increase awareness and prosperity of the local marketing communications industry. Congelio has served on the marketing committee for the Greater Houston Partnership, and is president of the Just Ask Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of neurofibromatosis. Congelio was interviewed by Christine Hall.
Or just hands on frosted glass?
I say alien hands on frosted glass!
Perhaps more than any other Texas store, Buc-ee’s implores people to use its bathrooms.
Near the Louisiana border, a billboard says: “Only 262 Miles to Buc-ee’s. You can Hold It.”
Another one reads: “Restrooms So Clean We Leave Mints In the Urinals.”
The idea behind the billboards: When motorists pull in to use the restroom, they are likely to buy.
And at Buc-ee’s, they can buy things they won’t find at most other gas station-convenience stores. (more…)
I know this is almost 2 months past due, but better late than never! I think moving to college, unpacking and then beginning one of my hardest semesters yet may have something to do with it. But nonetheless, I wanted to write something to share my experience as an intern and thank everyone at StanandLou. I was only there for four days, but it was still a really great way to see how an advertising and marketing firm works. Before this, I had an idea, but now I have experienced it and figured out I really like it.
So, thank you Lou for letting me come in for those few days. I really enjoyed getting to see how each department worked and getting to sit in on meetings while I was there. Danica, thank you for showing me how to use the phone system over and over again even though I didn’t really finally understand it until the last day. Rhea, thanks for showing me the ropes and giving me great advice about the business. And most importantly, thank you for suggesting crave cupcakes-possibly the best thing ever. Brandy, thank you for your advice and it was great working with you! And to the rest of the team that I didn’t really get to spend time with, I hope to come back and get to work with you as well!
Thank you again! I hope to be coming back Christmas break before I am shipped off to Australia to study abroad next semester!
-Lindsay (”The Stan’s” daughter)
Our friend, Reggie Bibbs, and his sidekick, Shiner.
Our friend, Reggie Bibbs, and his sidekick, Shiner.
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