The walls were plastered with ideas at the One Club's Student Show
Here’s what , recent CPS alum and unofficial New York corespondent, reported about the event: One room. one gallery. White walls filled with ideas, typography, complex design work, and creative writing. Hours of hard work, sweat, tears, frustration, and accomplishment. Yes, accomplishment. As I gazed around the room, I noticed hundreds of students socializing, critiquing, commenting, and in my case, standing near my work, curious to see what others thought of it. I tell you, there is no greater feeling than having someone point at an ad campaign and mention how awesome it is, and to your delight, their describing your work. It makes it all worth while. Because this was the one art exhibit, where everyone got it. All on the same page, all looking for the same thing: That first job out of portfolio school. Now as walked the room, I was not alone in my awe-inspired lingering around my own work. It turned out, many students were doing this. It was quite a conversation each time it happened. ”Hey, did you see this, as I point to a funny ad campaign about how beer makes you bloated.” Then the person turns to me and goes, “Oh you like that? Yeah It’s mine.” You should have seen the look on this kids face. He looked like he won the lottery and was nominated for Miss America at the same time. I can only hope the energy in that room, continues on out the exhibit’s doors, as there’s one thing this industry can’t teach you, and that’s to never stop. Never stop creating, never stop working, never stop until the dream comes true.