The blog of Ready State, a creative agency

Campaigns We Like: COVID-19 edition

Here’s a snapshot of some marketing activities addressing the pandemic that have caught our attention.

By Steven Wong, Cofounder  |  Apr 3, 2020
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Behind Ryan Putnam’s branded illustrations (Q&A)

Thriving San Francisco-based designer-illustrator Ryan Putnam discusses how he balances analog—pens, pencils, brushes—with digital. He also explains why his favorite clients are in tech.

By Claire Hartinger  |  Jun 7, 2017
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Exploring the creative courage of conflict photojournalist Lynsey Addario (Q&A)

In her recent unflinching memoir "It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War," Lynsey Addario explores how documenting harrowing experiences has shaped her life. In an Airbnb Redefining Boundaries interview, she tells us more.

By Claire Hartinger  |  Feb 16, 2017
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