#robynn and co

[robynnandco]

Operation Bad Heir Day 4x67

[gefeliksiteerd]

They're very normal about each other as well

[valentein-voyager]

Airy is physically 24 as of EW, but acts around 20; he still has a lot of maturing to do mentally, mostly due to trauma and other mental health issues, but is actually doing far better now than he was during ARR and HW. he has a childish view of things sometimes, and due to being babied and spoiled by his family, hasn't had a chance to mature outside of aforementioned trauma and depression.

Tsuki is physically 27 and acts generally her age. she sometimes feels a bit insecure/inferior about her intelligence/world understanding compared to the Scions, and doesn't mind letting the others taking the lead if she thinks they know better than her, but i personally consider this a sign of maturity; she knows when she is out of her league and doesn't try to pretend otherwise.

Robynn is physically 26, but acts around 20 as well; growing up, he suffered major brain/body trauma, and it stunted him for quite a bit. he is heavily co-dependent on Airy, who in turn is co-dependent on him, and is only recently realising what it means to 'be a person'.

11/14/23

What age would you connect to your wol(oc)'s behavior?

[worldsokayestmagicalgirl]

She says standing in clear view of Argynvostholt.

It’s fine Robynn, at least you’re pretty.

As always, Aurora : @rachpunzel

[calorieworkouts]

Are Hot Workouts Safe?

Squeezing any exercise into a stressful routine is a great idea, but does a warm, humid setting make a difference? Appearing the warmth isn't exactly an originality-- in reality, Bikram Choudhury determined to start exercising yoga exercise in higher temps regarding three years ago. Ever since, the method has actually expanded to even more than 600 Bikram studios in the United States alone. For the 90-minute course, an instructor goes through 26 positions in intense heat: 105 degrees and also 40 percent humidity.

But in the past few years, hot workouts have actually gone from a specific niche experience for dedicated yogis, to consist of a variety of barre, stamina training, as well as cycling courses. Before you try to maintain a solid dumbbell hold with sweaty palms or start slip-n-sliding down a wet yoga mat, here's what you require to know.

What Happens When You Heat Up

Mimi Benz, creator of The Sweat Shoppe, an interior cycling studio in North Hollywood, supplies 'warm' spin classes. Unlike Bikram, the temperature in these classes never ever rises above 82 degrees. The difference, Benz spokens, is that training in these temperatures lugs a reasonably low risk compared to environments over 90 degrees.

As the body's interior temperature level surges, the heart defeats concerning 10 beats much faster per minute with every one centigrade increase.The relationship between body temperature level, heart rate and respiratory rate in youngsters. Davies P, Maconochie I. Emergency situation medicine journal: EMJ, 2009, Nov.,26( 9):1472 -0213. Above 90 degrees-- the heart beats much more swiftly. 'Your heart needs to function more difficult for blood to pump to the functioning muscles,' states Santiago Lorenzo, M.D., a former Olympian and researcher who examines physiological modifications in cold and hot weather. To regulate body temperature level, the body sweats much more in high heat, and also consequently loses nutrients and minerals.Sweat mineral-element reactions throughout 7 h of exercise-heat tension. Montain SJ, Cheuvront SN, Lukaski HC. International journal of sport nutrition and also workout metabolic rate, 2008, Mar.,17( 6):1526 -484 X.

The Pros & Cons of Heating Up

Researches have actually shown that there might be some downsides to cranking up the thermostat. Elevated temperatures may make heat-sensitive medical conditions worse, and also boost risk for warmth injury, which could range from mild cramps to a lethal heat stroke. Heat fatigue-- which includes signs such as queasiness, vomiting, frustration, lightheadedness, weak point, as well as fainting-- is more probable to take place as core temperature level increases, spokens Robynn Europe, a Greatist specialist.

People with high blood pressure need to take care before going into the warmth, and also generally, expectant females ought to not join warm workouts.Hot yoga exercise and pregnancy: fitness and also hyperthermia. Chan J, Natekar A, Koren G. Canadian family doctor Médecin de famille canadien, 2014, Sep.,60( 1):1715 -5258.

While warmth adds a level of danger, it could also offer some benefits (though the study is restricted).' Sweating ensures cleansing and elimination through the skin, which is the body's biggest removing organ,' Benz states. In reality one research study discovered that sweat in fact assisted to eliminate trace quantities of lead, arsenic, as well as mercury from the body.Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in sweat: a methodical review. Sears ME, Kerr KJ, Bray RI. Journal of ecological and public health and wellness, 2012, Feb.,2012():1687 -9813. Nonetheless, various other experts think the primary function of sweating is simply to cool which extra sweat could hinder all-natural detoxification feature by the liver as well as kidneys.

You might likewise see several classes are heated through infrared lamps. The research is vague, manufacturers and hot workout followers declare infrared home heating detoxes the body quicker and also gets rid of more contaminants as well as much less water via sweat than warm air or gas heating (like the kind you likely have in your home).

And in one research, elite bicyclists who hit a chilled room after adapting to a 104-degree lab showed enhancements in performance by 4 to 8 percent.Heat adjustment boosts workout performance. Lorenzo S, Halliwill JR, Sawka MN. Journal of used physiology (Bethesda, Md.: 1985), 2010, Aug.,109( 4):1522 -1601. Lorenzo, that was included with the research study, believes functioning out in high warmth could be safe as a result of peoples' capability to adjust to elevated temperatures.Effects of endurance training and also warmth acclimation on emotional pressure in exercising men wearing safety apparel. Aoyagi Y, McLellan TM, Shephard RJ. Ergonomics, 1998, Apr.,41( 3):0014 -0139. However he warns exercisers to remain moisturized and pay attention to their body. If the heat comes to be unbearable, Lorenzo recommends slowing down the rate, cooling, and also stretching.

Know Before You Go

Since the abovementioned research analyzed only elite athletes, researchers cannot promise the same adaptation capability for recreational exercisers. Just what if you're interested in attempting a brand-new hot yoga exercise or warm cycling class?

" Definitely eat something," spokens Sarah Levey, co-founder of Y7 Yoga exercise, a hot yoga workshop. "You're visiting sweat a great deal of nutrients and water, so have something with sugar or electrolytes ahead of time."

She likewise spokens to use light-weight clothing-- as well as not necessarily shorts, if you assume you might wind up sliding excessive on your floor covering. Consume alcohol 17 to 20 ounces of water in advance, and bring water as well as a towel to your course.

A loss of 2 percent of your overall body weight or even more can be an indication of dehydration (that's three pounds for a 150-pound individual). If you often tend to obtain dizzy in warmth or dried quickly, get in touch with your doc before trying that initial hot session. Focusing on your body and recognizing your personal limitations is also important.

" Take breaks when you need them," Levey spokens. "You do not have to feel pressured to accompany everybody else."

Expert-approved

Robynn Europe Kelvin Gary

[geniusthelabel]

Why You Should Eat More Leafy Greens

Source: @sakaralife

Photo: Christy Turlington

There’s no one silver bullet when it comes to creating a thriving body—diversity is key—but in a desert-island situation, eating leafy greens is the most profound way to transform your health. And we aren’t talking about a wilting and frightfully small side salad; the real magic happens at about 4 to 6 cups every single day. 

Why Greens Are Crucial

With every crunch of organic roughage, you’re changing your microbiome, and getting closer to a thriving, powerful, efficient body. This internal ecosystem is the control center for our metabolism, nutrient absorption, mood, cognition, energy levels, libido, and hormones. The good news is diet plays a huge role in how the microbiome functions—and it likes fiber best. Plant fiber boasts a one-two punch for the body: the insoluble fiber works as a scrub brush, cleaning along the GI tract and ridding the body of excess estrogen, inflammatory properties, and metabolic waste from the system; the soluble fiber, meanwhile, feeds the symbiotic bacteria to balance hormones, promote microbial diversity, and keep cravings in check. 

By changing the landscape of bacteria, leafy greens have the power to “crowd out” the barrage of things impacting our gut: stress, for example, has been shown to change the microbiome but promising studies reflect that a high-fiber diet can combat those negative effects. Even an occasional cocktail or flight of french fries is more easily balanced by way of a high-fiber diet, according to health experts like integrative gastroenterologist, Dr. Robynne Chutkan. “It’s the absence of nourishing food rather than the presence of the not-so-good stuff that usually leads to a depleted microbiome,” Chutkan says. 

An Ally In The Digestive Journey

Beyond fiber, greens promote vitality at every stop as your body absorbs food. Digestive enzymes, prevalent in a plant’s web of nutrients, stimulate bile and acidity in the mouth and stomach. This is a crucial step to fully absorb nutrients—a lack of which causes a buildup of fermented, undigested food and excess bloat. In addition, the fact that greens are living foods and water-rich means they act as a sort of irrigation system for the colon. Think of the sharp turns of the colon and large intestine like a slide, requiring hydration to create ease for waste to exit and ensure there are no stagnant toxins and excess mucus sticking to the walls. Sakara founder and co-CEO, Whitney Tingle notes that hydrating her colon served as a cornerstone to overcoming her decade-long battle with cystic acne. “I thought I was eating ‘healthy foods’ like gluten-free crackers and avocado toast. But those foods are lacking water and hydration,” Tingle says. “They contained fiber, but they were not helping my “regularity” problems, which was a huge part of my gut imbalance and the inflammation that showed up on my face. I thought I had a skin problem, but it was actually a gut problem. Flooding my diet with water-rich foods (and fiber-rich foods that contained water too) helped my body to heal and rebalance and my skin gradually cleared.”

Eating Sunshine

It would be remiss to gloss over a green’s most obvious superpower: chlorophyll. The verdant pigment is one of the most potent sources of detoxification on the planet, and plants use it to trap light needed for photosynthesis, generating oxygen. By consuming chlorophyll, you are actively absorbing sun energy and oxygen, the two components to life. The full scope of its healing powers have yet to be explored, but its properties support the renewal of damaged tissue, building blood, increasing intestinal flora, and improving phase II of liver function. 

Above all, leafy greens are high-vibrational foods that help create a fully-functioning body. Juicy, living, water-rich, oxygenated plants reflect back into the body and steer us away from the markers of disease: inflammation, dehydration, lethargy, and stress. 

[robynnandco]

Operation Bad Heir Day 4x65

[gefeliksiteerd]

Not sure if there are daily prompts, but I wanted to join in on mermay with my OC's. one-at-a-time (without description) version below the cut :3

[grafiary]

Enter the grey zone

Two designers and master students in Visual Communication Design visited Antwerp for Integrated 2017, a conference with a focus on criticality and the politics of art and design.

Integrated is a biannual art & design conference arranged Nov 14-15 in Antwerp, Belgium by St Lucas School of Arts Antwerp. The conference is in its sixth edition, with the theme of 2017 being Between Creativity and Criminality: the Art and Design of the Civil Domain. It initially attracted us with its impeccably branded appearance, experimental website and provocative manifesto, and for being one of the few – if not the only – conference with a clear focus on critical practices and politics in design.

On the first day we reached the venue of DeSingel arts centre by city bikes. At the registration desk we were given cool, gradient festival wristbands and tote bags filled with posters and excessive printed matter. The program started early and would continue with back-to-back lectures until late evening with a few short coffee breaks and a complimentary lunch. Unfortunately, it turned out the coffee was weak and the lunch was sub-standard; a beautifully wrapped dry baguette with a slice of cheese inside (just sad really). We sat through the rest of the talks hoping the program would justify the catering let-down.

Diversity and criticality

Within the 2 days and 26 presentations there were some contradictory issues with the structure and values of Integrated that we could not ignore. Despite an insightful introduction by co-organizer of the event Pascal Gielen (BE) on The Art of Civil Action – Political Space and Cultural Dissent, we feel that the event itself fell short of upholding the criticality it refers to. First and foremost, the cultural diversity was shockingly narrow - with less than 10% of the speakers from outside of the EU. Secondly, in a few instances, “mankind” was used to address all genders, which prompts a speculative contemplation on the male majority of speakers. Mike Monteiro (US) addressed his concern for diversity and proposed: “When your design team is 90% white and male, you have already started marginalizing.” We recognize that when discussing critical design in a biannual conference setting, eurocentricity and patriarchal language will only hinder our collective global initiative.

Mike Monteiro

Nonetheless, there were a few unforgettable and engaging presentations that exceeded the norm. The presentation by Daniel van der Velden (NL) of Metahaven left us in visual bliss and deciphering their words: “The critical vocabulary is exhausted exactly when we need criticality the most.” There was also a particular instance where Nadya Tolokonnikova (RU), from the activist artist group Pussy Riot, took the initiative to include the audience in a spontaneous Q&A session after sharing her captivating experiences of rebelling against oppressive governance.

Nadya Tolokonnikova

Santiago Cirugeda (ESP) of Recetas Urbanas spoke of their practice of negotiating illegal and legal action in architecture in public space and encouraged the audience to study their constitution and to occupy their cities. Recetas Urbanas uses recycled materials in urban environments to collectively build alternative and communal facilities. In his presentation he questioned the purpose of aesthetics in design and asks: “Why does it have to be beautiful? Everyone has ugly friends too, who carry other, more important qualities in them.” This insight begs us to question the aesthetic emphasis and branding of design conferences such as Integrated. When considering the “civil domain,” we ponder if the need to design an abundance of free posters and printed ephemera should eclipse the need to design a balanced lunch.

Call for urgent civil action

Mike Monteiro (US) closed the conference with a riveting speech where he rhetorically asked: “How is ethics in design even still a question?”. The Integrated conference concerned the majority of its time with the obvious and with too few instances of worthwhile, broadening and criminal ingenuity. In this sense, we feel that the conference remained neutral in its intention, undermining its audience of designers, who have likely been aware for some time that design is, yes, in fact political. Our frustration resides in the fact that many of the speakers painstakingly narrated their own careers and too few speakers addressed the world’s enviro-socio-political issues with the sense of urgency they require. It was too often that the audience had their heads down, fingers scrolling through their smartphones and minds deep in another world.

As Anja Groten (DE) accordingly pointed out, “a critical designer asks questions, but also acts critically”. As designers, we see that demand for civil action and socio-environmental responsibility from all designers is paramount. If we wish to move forward, design that works within and grasps neoliberalist structures, institutions and resources is not going to suffice. We see that there is a need to bring designers together to question problems within the design industry but we question what constitutes expertise and if the one-way lecture structure is the best method for this cause. An aesthetically well designed and “thought-provoking” conference doesn't necessarily equate provoking action and the value of a design conference is perhaps in it’s timely opportunity to address a diverse group of people, with a diverse group of people, and by using diverse methods. It should value and recognize the audience as a contributor to the shared knowledge. It should facilitate the discovery of why we need to change and most importantly, awaken agency in an unprecedented collective dialogue and action.

“For the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. They may allow us to temporarily beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change” (Audre Lorde).

Text: Robynn McPherson & Kiia Beilinson

Photos: Samuli Saarinen (sad lunch pics), Mirror Mirror (Integrated 2017 brand pics)

[worldsokayestmagicalgirl]

Usually when I start projects in the last week of MerMay they don't get done. But not only did I somehow finish this, it's also like the only picture I've managed to complete of my Curse of Strahd group

But hey if that's what it takes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This has officially been my most productive MerMay

Aurora: @rachpunzel

[vacenterforaddiction]

Addiction & Mental Health Support During a Global Pandemic: Perspectives from Frontline Responders

The Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine will host “Addiction & Mental Health Support During a Global Pandemic: Perspectives from Frontline Responders” on June 17 at 5:30 PM. The webinar will be moderated by Dan Jenkins of Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine via Zoom. Panelist will include Dr. Andreas Bienert, Clinical Director, Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine; Doug Bevelaqua, Former Inspector General of Behavioral Health for the Commonwealth of Virginia; Mark Blackwell, Director of Recovery Services, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Captain Robert Wershbale, Henrico County Police; and Karen Stanley, President & CEO, The Healing Place – Richmond VA and CARITAS. Topic will include: -The unique challenges each organization has encountered since the onset of the pandemic. -How the approach to treatment and social interaction has changed in response to the pandemic. -The increased risk of relapse during the pandemic. -The increase in alcohol consumption since lockdown and its impact on the need for detox from alcohol abuse. -How local police departments have worked alongside other organizations to assist with challenging circumstances, from homelessness to addiction. -How the community can help. -Drug related and mental health related calls since the pandemic began. -Domestic conflict statistics that have included drugs and alcohol during the pandemic. -How law enforcement is responding when loved ones and users ask for help. -Statistics on overdoses over the past two months. -Drug and alcohol related arrests and other trends noted by law enforcement during the pandemic. To attend, Dawn Choudhury at dchoudhury@addictionva.com. SPEAKER BIOS: Mark Blackwell – CPRS, RPRS, ICPR, MSA: Over 20 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field in leadership positions, including for profit and nonprofit sectors, representing providers and payors. Areas of specialization include business development, marketing, provider network development/relations, nonprofit leadership, and contracting (including managed care). Mark has become a leading advocate in mental health and addiction recovery, seeking to promote the use of individuals with lived experience and recovery oriented services as a pathway to health and wellness. Mark has a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University in Public Administration and an advanced graduate degree in Health Services and Masters in Administration from Central Michigan University. Mark currently serves as Director of Office of Recovery Services of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, having served most recently as Director of Consumer and Family Affairs for Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Current responsibilities include promoting recovery oriented services throughout the continuum of care and developing the Peer Recovery Specialist and Family Support Partner Workforce throughout the Commonwealth. Karen Stanley – CARITAS, President & CEO: Karen began the role of Executive Director for CARITAS in 2000 and took the organization from a 22-week winter-only emergency shelter to a year-round program including case management, a state-of-the-art daytime facility and aftercare services which include central Virginia’s only furniture bank, and a workforce development and life skills program called CARITAS Works that rolled out in 2011. CARITAS Works was developed to help men and women who have significant barriers to employment. Today, 90% are hired in less than 30 days after completion. In 2007, Karen took on the dual role as Executive Director for The Healing Place – Richmond VA, a 188-bed recovery program for men struggling with substance use disorders. She guided the efforts of The Healing Place and combined the organization with CARITAS in 2012, making CARITAS the largest homeless services organization in the metro Richmond area. After a successful $15M capital campaign, CARITAS will move into the new CARITAS Center this summer, which will include a 120-bed recovery program for women. She is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, a recipient of the Stettinius Award for Non-Profit Leadership, United Way’s “Champion for Change,” a YWCA Outstanding Woman Award winner, the 2010 Better Housing Coalition’s “Creative Collaborator,” and was inducted in the Virginia First Lady’s FLITE Hall of Fame for Women in Business in 2012. She has served on the boards of Homeward, Leadership Metro Richmond, the Governor’s Advisory Board for Volunteerism and National Service, and currently serves on the Vestry of St. James’s Episcopal Church. Doug Bevelacqua: For over 35 years, Doug has served on local, state, and national boards and commissions advocating for behavioral health and substance use disorder issues. Doug currently conducts pro bono 12-Step Study workshops at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital for their 75 bed in-patient Substance Abuse Recovery Program and chairs the board of Triangle Stepping Stones, a nonprofit 12-Step clubhouse in WMBG. He has lectured at W&M and Regent University to undergrad and clinical psychology doc students on alcoholism and 12-Step programs. He has been in recovery since 1982, holds a master’s degree in addictions counseling, and has had the privilege of sponsoring hundreds of people in recovery. Prior to his service as Inspector General for Virginia’s Behavioral Health and Developmental Services System (2010 to 2014), he co-founded, operated and subsequently sold several large businesses specializing in building construction for federal, state, and local government agencies in the mid-Atlantic region. He is currently retired and lives with his wife, Robynn, in Kingsmill where he works part-time (pre-COVID-19) as a personal trainer at the Kingsmill Sports Center. Captain Bob Wershbale: Bob has been employed by the Henrico County Police since 1995. Enjoying a diverse career, he has held assignments within Patrol, Community Policing, School Resource, Personnel and Training, Professional Standards, and Criminal Investigations. He has been a Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified General Instructor and Defensive Tactics Instructor since 1998 and has been recognized as a Use of Force Subject Matter Expert in Federal Court. Bob is currently the Commanding Officer of the Organized Crime Section. An alumnus of the University of Richmond, Bob earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice in 1995 and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management in 2006. Andreas Bienert, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CSAC: Dr. Andreas Bienert is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of Virginia, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Dr. Bienert has worked in the mental health field since 2005. Currently serving as the Clinical Program Director for the Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine, he is also recognized for his work within inpatient and outpatient levels of care with individuals struggling to recover from addiction and trauma, and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, in addition to couples and families. Dr. Bienert also serves as an Assistant Professor at Colorado Christian University’s online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program as well as a steering committee member of the International Registry of Counselor Education and Related Educational Programs (IRCEP), where he contributes to quality assurance efforts within International Counselor Education programs.

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[cool-priya-us-blog]

Workday's (WDAY) somewhat-cautious remarks concerning future revenue growth are driving widespread mercantilism within the shares of invasive enterprise software system companies. In some ways, in which, such mercantilism feels like reaction, on condition that Workday's outlook wasn't really awful which the expansion lag it's foretelling seems to partially stem from company-specific problems. However, at a similar time, it's onerous to ignore the fact that the valuations that a lot of high-growth software system names effectively guarantee a harsh reaction to any unhealthy news involving the trade. At Workday's analyst day, business executive Robynne Sisco aforementioned that her company expects its cloud human capital management (HCM) software system business that still produces the lion's share of its revenue, to exit business 2020 growing around 20 %. She additional that Workday's cloud financial software system business -- aforementioned to account for nearly 20%  of its revenue growth -- can exit business 2020 growing around five hundredths. This outlook by itself is not that unhealthy, on condition that the accord revenue growth estimate for Workday's Jan quarter was solely at 21 .5% going into its analyst day. However, Sisco conjointly indicated that going forward, HCM will not be causative the maximum amount to revenue growth because it has within the past. She did say that Workday expects its robust financials to continue, however, added that it's "new innovations," that embody solutions like the Workday Cloud Platform for developing finance, and HCM apps and therefore, the individual's Analytics platform for analyzing workforces, will not be substantive revenue contributors till business 2022 or later. Separately, throughout a Q&A session, chief operating officer Aneel Bhusri and co-President Chano Fernandez admitted that macro uncertainty has a light-emitting diode to some delays for deal closings, albeit whereas adding that Workday is not seeing a significant business impact.

[yervand63]

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) CEO Aneel Bhusri on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) CEO Aneel Bhusri on Q1 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY) Q1 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Company Participants

Mike Magaro – Vice President of Investor Relations

Aneel Bhusri – Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Robynne Sisco – Co-President, Chief Financial Officer

Tom Bogan – Executive Vice President, Planning Business Unit, Director and Chief Executive Officer at Adaptive Insights

Chano…

[alphst]

Workday Inc. (WDAY) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

$WDAY Workday Inc. Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

Workday Inc  (NASDAQ: WDAY) Q2 2021 earnings call dated Aug. 27, 2020

Corporate Participants:

Justin Furby — Senior Director of Investor Relations

Aneel Bhusri — Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer

Chano Fernandez — Co-Chief Executive Officer

Robynne Sisco — President and Chief Financial Officer

Pete Schlampp — Executive Vice President, Product Development

Tom Bogan — Vice Chairman

Analysts:

[dawnajaynes32]

Catching Up with 10 Design Leaders from the ’90s & Early 2000s

Let’s revisit 10 of the people who played major roles in the design industry in the ’90s and early 2000s: David Carson, Bill Cahan, Sean Adams, Noreen Morioka, Robynne Raye, Michael Strassburger, John Sayles, Sheree Clark, David Salanitro and Jennifer Sterling

Some are still doing the work they’ve always loved. Others have changed careers completely. But all of them are applying the same creative passion that elevated their design work decades ago to their new pursuits.

In the early ’90s, the graphic design landscape was undergoing a dramatic shift. Desktop publishing was in its infancy and everyone was making it up as they went along—some better than others—while trying to keep up with the new technology and software. Then in 2000, the dotcom bubble burst, and in 2008 the worst recession since the Great Depression hit. Many studios weathered the storm, while others simply closed shop.

Here, we talk with the survivors of the past few decades, many of whom have reimagined their careers, and in some cases, started new vocations altogether.

Where Are They Now? Catching Up with 10 Design Leaders from the ’90s & Early 2000s

Cahan & Associates: 2001 Gartner Annual Report.

Cahan & Associates, 1984–2009

Bill Cahan San Francisco

Remember when “annual reports” was the behemoth category in every design competition? No? Well, we do, and Cahan & Associates always earned top honors and swept the category. Bill Cahan and his designers changed the game when it came to designing the dreaded annual report. But, in 2009, Cahan closed shop after a near-death illness. As he says, “After 25 years of working like a maniac, I saw the illness and the economy crashing as a sign from the universe to change my life. I let go of everyone in my company and gave all the work we had to two associates, who started their own firm, with the caveat that they rehire everyone.”

He took a year off to reassess his life and get healthy, and in the process ended up meeting his future wife, and eventually having a son with her in 2011. Cahan also co-founded a nonprofit called NARPP, to help advocate for individual savers by creating a universal savings plan to help people get access to a 401(k) plan.

“The changes over the last 20 years have inspired me to shift my priorities. It started with a thought of ‘how can we harness the power of design to solve big social challenges that can impact people’s lives in meaningful ways?’ And that lead to me working with an interdisciplinary team of experts in communication theory, behavioral finance and choice architecture who collectively have a deep understanding of the behavioral and cognitive barriers to people making decisions in their best interests,” he explains. “I have seen the impact of this kind of work, and believe this shift could be a requirement for more effective design in the 21st century.”

He adds, “On a personal note, when I am not working, I am with my family. Being a stay-at-home dad and husband has been humbling and challenging in the best of ways: I am learning to listen more and talk less.”

AdamsMorioka: Nickelodeon branding manual.

AdamsMorioka, 1994–2014

Sean Adams, Noreen Morioka Los Angeles

“In 1994, when we started AdamsMorioka, our goal was to clean up the world, make design accessible and focus on optimism,” notes Sean Adams. And they did. Their work for Sundance, Nickelodeon and Disney, to name a few, was bold and bright in a time when much of the design was going dark and goth. The duo was covered extensively in trade publications, they were traveling and speaking about their work—and winning lots of design awards.

They were not only busy running their own successful agency, but also selflessly supporting and serving their professions, with Adams serving more than two terms as the National AIGA president, and Morioka as AIGA Los Angeles president. Adams had also started teaching design at ArtCenter, and he fell in love with it. But it was too much of a good thing and something had to give. Late in 2014, Adams and Morioka went their separate ways.

Adams is now executive director of the Graphic Design Graduate Program at ArtCenter, and he teaches online courses for Lynda.com/LinkedInLearning. Design education is his passion, and he sees so much potential in design thinking and how it can change the world. “I want designers to be the people in the room who see the big picture and challenge the status quo, not merely the person who can make a pretty logo. A software program or new technology can’t replace smart thinking and real innovation,” Adams notes. He also runs his studio, Burning Settlers Cabin, and has written several books.

AdamsMorioka: 2004 Sundance Film Festival poster.

Morioka became a partner and creative strategist with her wife, Nicole Jacek at NJ(L.A.). But she has a very different perspective than when she was at AdamsMorioka. “There is a very obvious sexist perception about a women-owned company from clients and peers,” Morioka notes. “Nicole and I were surprised that most potential clients would expect a male team member to handle the financial and contract needs. Even more alarming was the perception that women creatives could only handle ‘boutique’ projects.” As a veteran designer, she had hoped that the industry had moved past this. “Not only do we need to be aware that our profession does this, but we need to stop pretending that it will eventually go away. Better yet, we need to give more opportunities to women so their successes can evolve and eliminate this sexist perception,” she says.

  They recently left Los Angeles, and moved to Portland, Ore., to lead the design studio at Wieden+Kennedy. “Nicole and I never thought in a million years that we would leave the warm weather of L.A., but W+K team have their own unique way of turning up the heat with their talent and thinking.”

David Carson: Ray Gun magazine cover.

David Carson

Art Director, Ray Gun magazine 1992–1995 Manhattan Beach, CA

David Carson became the poster boy for breaking the rules in graphic design for his misappropriation of type and images as art director of Ray Gun magazine in the early ’90s. People either loved or hated it, which was just fine with Carson. He did what he wanted and picked up many design awards along the way. In 2014, he was awarded the AIGA Medal for his unique design signature and his influence on the next generation of designers. Carson is still doing design his way and staying close to the beach so he can surf when the tide is right.

David Carson: Starboard surfboard graphics.

Much of his work of late reflects his passion and respect for the ocean and its wildlife. He recently created posters for Kill the Fin Trade, whose mission is to ban the shark fin trade in Australia, and he’s designing a line of surfboards for Starboard. The trademark Carson influence is evident in his designs. You can see the thought process and deliberation in his work, and it’s something he doesn’t take for granted, although he thinks a lot of designers aren’t using their heads enough. “There’s a gentrification of design,” he says. “Software and computers continue to make designers lazy, letting the computer make decisions for them. This will only get worse as large-scale projects are in beta testing right now that will eliminate a lot of current design jobs.”

Jennifer Sterling: 2001 AIGA 365 Annual.

Jennifer Sterling

Jennifer Sterling has worked on both coasts, designing for clients in a variety of industries including fashion, editorial, luxury goods and high-tech. She is known for weaving textural images and typography in interesting ways to create depth and discourse. Unfortunately, many thought she took it too far in the 2001 AIGA 365 Annual, and she experienced a profound backlash from her peers for the way she portrayed the images. “I cropped the images to show why a piece was lovely. All annuals had been, to this point, a cover and a spread, which really showed you nothing,” she explains. “I wanted the end reader to see the remarkable use of tactile devices, if that was what was prevalent, or the lovely calligraphy, or the juxtaposition of photography. It was all to honor these designers, many of whom were my heroes.” Needless to say, she wasn’t prepared for the reaction she received. Today, this design would be praised for its ingenuity.

Jennifer Sterling: Experimenting with AI imagery.

Since then, she has worked on many life-changing campaigns including branding for “Vital Voices,” a non-governmental organization to promote female ambassadorships founded by Hillary Clinton and Madeline Albright, and an online interactive piece for Yahoo to deliver the AIDs vaccine to third-world countries. Currently, Sterling is based in New York City, still experimenting with typography and seeing how far she can push it using technology. “While my firm has spanned two decades I have witnessed a great deal. The Internet eliminated a major constraint to accessing and sharing knowledge. Because it is in the hands of 3 billion people worldwide in the form of portable devices, it has also eliminated the need for a central or permanent location for creating and organizing information. This and the staggering advances in media compression has made innovation in all fields (not just design) quicker and easier to build on,” she says. “As far as challenges for the future the design arena has ultimately been responsible for one of two things: The product or the message. As AI (artificial intelligence) and VR (virtual reality) become more commonplace in society the questions and responsibilities of how and why will become more necessary, both as a consumer and as an innovator or citizen.”

Sayles Design: Jim Beam package design, early 1990s.

Sayles Graphic Design 1985–2009

J. Sayles Design, 2009–present John Sayles and Sheree Clark Des Moines, Iowa

This Midwest firm grew fast and steady in the ’80s and ’90s. John Sayles had the creative chops, and Sheree Clark ran the business side, wrangling new clients and nurturing those relationships. As a team, they were unstoppable … until the economy crashed in 2008. “We found our clients downsizing. The contacts we had established over the years were being let go. It became apparent we had to re-establish our approach and our connections,” Sayles explains. “Sheree and I had to face that the business could no longer support the overhead of the business, which included seven employees.” They closed SGD. Clark shifted gears to pursue her new passion, which revolved around nutrition and healthy eating. Sayles took time to “breathe and reset” before starting over as a one-man shop, J. Sayles Design. 

Sayles Design: Swell packaging.

In addition to his agency, in 2015 Sayles started a vodka company called Swell. It’s now the second fastest growing Iowa Spirits company, due in large part to his branding expertise. “This is what I have been doing for more than 25 years,” he says. “I know how to market and promote a product without spending millions of dollars.”

Sayles Design: Sheree Clark at work doing a food prep demonstration for a local television program.

Clark’s journey is quite different. She’s gone from running a design business to helping people design better lives for themselves. “Fork in the Road [her business] is truly a crescendo of all my life experiences. I work with clients to problem-solve, and ultimately to transform their health, reclaim vitality and mental focus, and help ensure they gain clarity on their vision and purpose. These are all things I have done for myself over the course of the last six-plus decades of life.”

David Salanitro: 2001 AIGA San Francisco Paper Show promotion.

Oh Boy, 1994–2001

Oh Boy Artifacts, 2001–present David Salanitro San Francisco

Oh Boy, founded by David Salanitro, was one of the hottest agencies in the late ’90s, producing elegant corporate communications and branding materials for companies like Mohawk Paper, Schwab and West Coast Industries. In 2001, Salanitro launched Oh Boy Artifacts, a beautiful collection of high-end notebooks, journals, giftwrap and other fine paper products. These coveted items were an instant hit, and designers couldn’t wait to get their hands on them. But, just as quickly as the Artifacts collection came on the scene, the agency was struggling.

“Nearing the end of 2001, the recession came upon us, and the studio quite suddenly shed its clients,” Salanitro says. Artifacts carried the studio for a while, but it wasn’t enough, so he closed shop and moved to the east coast to continue the Artifacts collection.

David Salanitro: Corporate literature for Orgel Wealth Management.

He took some time off to reflect, read and write. In the ensuing years, he returned to the west coast and lectured at the Academy of Art University, then he moved to Chicago to work for Avenue as the executive creative director, and then ended up in his hometown, Fresno, CA, where he currently resides. Lucky for us, he’s launching a new Artifacts collection this year through Kickstarter.

“This time I see it differently, I see that it can be important,” he says. “There is a certain beauty evident in a thing by the measure of care people invest in it. It’s a simple if/then equation: If we care enough about what we make, if we go all in and put the whole of our capacity into it and consider it in a larger context—the way something catches the light, the grain of its surface—then others too will pause and take notice. The consideration I give to a simple thing like a notebook, or our part in grander gestures that inspire people to forgo the paper sack and return to wrapping gifts, is evidence of that care that we pass along. I don’t want to sell paper. I want to bring back the sense of event to gift giving and encourage people to pause and grin and share a few extra moments of appreciation—of one another. … The ground is shifting. More people are trying to take better care. We are trying to craft our lives in ways that allow us to recognize beauty and smile. I’m in this for the grins.”

Michael Strassburger: Stinky Teenager packaging.

Modern Dog 1987–present

Robynne Raye & Michael Strassburger Seattle

Every designer in the ’90s envied Modern Dog, led by Robynne Raye and Michael Strassburger. They designed posters for local theater companies and musicians such as Liz Phair, The Pretenders, Better than Ezra and The Roots, among others. They made it look so cool and easy. “I think at one time—in the ’90s—we were working for five different theaters in Seattle,” Raye recalls. “There’s a very small percentage of people that go to live theater, and it was weird for us, because we were trying to get the same people to the different theaters. We were essentially competing against ourselves in this genre, and we wondered why they didn’t just hire other designers. That was very strange.”

Things sailed smoothly through the early 2000s, as well. In fact, in 2007, the Louvre requested five Modern Dog posters for its permanent art collection. Raye and Strassburger couldn’t believe it! Then in 2011, everything changed. One of their designs was ripped off and repurposed on Disney merchandise sold at Target. The two decided to sue the big corporations for copyright infringement—perhaps against their better judgment. To pay their attorneys, they sold the Modern Dog building, let go of the few employees they had, and moved the business into Raye’s basement. Although they eventually won their case, it took three years and nearly bankrupted them. Modern Dog is now a part-time venture, with its principals taking on new roles.

Modern Dog: Flaming Lips poster.

“I do about 8-12 projects a year,” Raye says. “Currently, I’m rebranding a small hair salon, designing a poster and conducting a workshop at Amazon. I divide my time between teaching at two Seattle Colleges—Cornish College of the Arts and Seattle Central College—and doing design work through Modern Dog.”

Since 2012, Strassburger has worked full time at the Seattle Aquarium. He is still technically vice president of Modern Dog, though he is not involved in the day-to-day activities. He also has a new company called Living Fancy. “I’m not the young buck I used to be, and after decades as co-founder of Modern Dog helping design products for clients like Blue Q, I needed to settle things down a bit,” he explains. “The most natural evolution for me was to start my own line of products as Living Fancy. Now I am my own product developer, art director and designer! I can’t help it. I just love doing this stuff.”

Robynne Raye: Walla Walla poster design.

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