Monthly Archives: September 2020

Dreams Are Ceasing Again: New DACA Applications Rejected

This land is your land. This land is my land. From the American dream, to the endless nightmares. This land wasn’t made for you and me. For Dreamers under the Trump administration, 2020 has been one long nightmare after another– … Continue reading

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Everyone was expecting Rare Beauty to fail. Here’s why it didn’t.

“Not another celebrity makeup brand,” echoed the beauty content creators and consumers of

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Nostalgia Marketing During Difficult Times

The long-awaited new Disney live-action remake of Mulan has flopped in the Chinese market, partially due to its murky political association with local government departments carrying out genocides in Xinjiang. However, in terms of marketing communication in general, I think … Continue reading

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McDonald’s Influencer Marketing: Back with Cactus Jack?

A recent article in the New York Post has marketing minds curious. Is McDonald’s latest influencer partnership a bust or a disruptive experience driving sales? Undoubtedly a big win for Travis Scott, partnering with the international fast-food brand valued at … Continue reading

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Is Sustainable Design In or Out?

Should clothing brands have the obligation to take into consideration the environmental impact of fabric waste? Sustainable design creates limitations in the design realm, which creates a better avenue for creative development. When you create limitations in design, it challenges … Continue reading

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A Cops Perspective on “Defunding the Police”

Ever wonder what police officers have to say about the “Defund the Police” movement? I know I did. Yes, there are definitely stories online and throughout the internet that give us some insights. But I had the chance, in preparation … Continue reading

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To Mask or Not to Mask, is it a Question?

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and many states and cities have adopted rules and ordinances mandating the wearing of facial coverings to prevent the spread of the disease. The research has shown that … Continue reading

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