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I've had the privilege of representing the team from Rule29 at several HOW Design Conferences, but this past conference in Boston was really special. I was able to give a presentation on Wonder, a word and a state of being that has grown near and
Rule29 partner and friend Wonderkind Studios invited us to co-present about our collaborative work in Africa. We had the privilege to present in the fabulous Apple theater on Michigan
Justin bundled up and spoke in Fargo on December 11th. A little #Wonder and a quick trip to the wood chipper was part of the
Justin presented at the University of Notre Dame on how wonder can be a transforming catalyst for you and your career to do more in your community and beyond. It was a great day in South Bend - Go
At Rule29 we strive to not only make great strategic creative matter, but also to do our part in some way to leave this world better than how we find it. A key part of making creative matter is pursuing wonder through story, through how we see, and
Pete Docter’s imagination is capable of some pretty incredible things. As a director at Pixar Animation Studios, it brought us Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and UP. It makes us wonder, it makes us dream.
Justin and guest host, Bob Davidson, travelled to Nate's hometown in Iowa City, Iowa to learn more about this student of wonder and the lengths he goes for a moment of amazement.
In the dynamic world of brand marketing, agility, strategy, and creative excellence form the foundation of impactful campaigns. At Rule29, we are committed to breaking new ground and transforming how brands engage with their audiences. This ethos was central to the creation of O’N Creative, a brand agency established as the strategic and creative extension of O’Neil Printing, designed to enhance brand experiences through storytelling, AI integration, and a focus on human-centered strategies.
Rule29 was honored by The Manifest as one of Chicago's most-reviewed agencies. We're proud of our impact on clients, communities, and creativity. Join us in our commitment to storytelling, overcoming challenges, and exceeding expectations.
The first music video I ever saw was Michael Jackson's Thriller. It was 1983 and I was eight. I was over at a friend's house watching the hour-or-so long documentary that played prior to Thriller's premiere.
The first music video I ever saw was Michael Jackson's Thriller. It was 1983 and I was eight. I was over at a friend's house watching the hour-or-so long documentary that played prior to Thriller's premiere. In fact, I remember more about the
Are you the favorite person of anybody? from Lucilio Correia on Vimeo.This is a profoundly simple short that revolves around a single question: ”Are you the favorite person of anyone?”
The American poet and activist Muriel Rukeyser said, “The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” A great story has the power to shift the way we look at a particular subject, idea, or person. There is no better example of this than through the
Visual Communication Solutions for the Citizens of KiberaKibera is the second largest slum in the world, located in Kenya, Africa. Home to one million people, Kibera has no drainage system, so standing rainwater becomes a breeding ground for
Rule29 was privileged to be involved in Lifewater's rebranding efforts and to help raise awareness of their efforts to find lasting solutions to the world's most urgent problem via a program called Wheels4Water.
Recently I had an opportunity to holiday in Scotland and visit some of my favorite whiskey distilleries with some of my favorite people. We visited the Speyside region (located appropriately along the Spey river), whose distilleries tend to produce
We all say we want to be a part of changing the world, but how do you actually accomplish this?We believe at Rule29, creatives are built to see the world differently. It's one of the creative's unique and innovative traits. Our principal &
On October 21, 2014, Justin spoke at the HOW Interactive Design Conference in Chicago. His talk focused on finding the art of wonder through film, story and design. During the talk he gave suggestions on how to bring a little wonder, mystery and
Wonder and Seeing Different came to Cedar Rapids, IA and the very cool Kirkwood
Rule29's Justin Ahrens talked Wonder and Design for Good at the 2012 SEEK
We are big TED and TEDx fans at Rule29. And we are excited to share Justin’s first TEDx talk – See Different, Do Different. As people who wonder, we are built to see the world differently than most. It’s one of our unique, innovative traits. We all
Rule29's Creative Director Justin Ahrens spoke at AIGA Nashville's Annual Think Tank Conference with an incredible set of other speakers. This conference included the brilliant Raphael Grignani who is Director of User Experience at Method in San
Rule29 principal Justin Ahrens and the amazing Sean Adams presented at Colombia College tracing their careers from school to the start of their own firms.
R29 was honored to be a part of this wonderful team
Justin Ahrens and Terry Marks partnered for a breakout on being a dynamic duo during the collaboration process. The talk was entitled: WONDER TWINS - STALWART CREATIVE COLLABORATION. And if you missed it, you sadly missed Terry in
I've had the privilege of representing the team from Rule29 at several HOW Design Conferences, but this past conference in Boston was really special. I was able to give a presentation on Wonder, a word and a state of being that has grown near and
Are you the favorite person of anybody? from Lucilio Correia on Vimeo.This is a profoundly simple short that revolves around a single question: ”Are you the favorite person of anyone?”
David Wallace Haskins, an interdisciplinary artist based in Chicago, creates immersive installations and sculptures, challenging assumptions and exploring human interconnectivity through light, space, time, and sound.
Pete Docter’s imagination is capable of some pretty incredible things. As a director at Pixar Animation Studios, it brought us Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and UP. It makes us wonder, it makes us dream.
Justin and guest host, Bob Davidson, travelled to Nate's hometown in Iowa City, Iowa to learn more about this student of wonder and the lengths he goes for a moment of amazement.