25 Years of Favorite Things
We’re lucky, and we know it, still hanging our hats in the same beachfront office that we started out in 25 years ago. The location of our office is a highlight of the past 25 years and affords us a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. If you follow us on...
Just How Important Is Your LOGO?
SDA Creative has helped countless startup companies with all the creative branding they need to succeed. And of course, it all starts with a sharp logo design, like this one we recently completed for the Autism Fragile X Foundation. The key is to design the last logo...
I See Tall People
I believe tall people are happier than most. They can see really well at all events, and for fear of getting beat up, nobody really messes with them very often. Some tall people don’t need to rely on their height for respect because they’re kind of famous...
Surf Photography Greats: Jeff Divine and Art Brewer
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of dropping by the Pacific City Gallery where friends from our Surfer Magazine days, Jeff Divine and Art Brewer, were wrapping up their photography gallery show, displaying iconic shots from their collective photographer careers....
Surfboards And Fish Tales, Part 2
I love collecting boards. They are, at the very least, an art form that represents the passions and creativity of surfers over many decades. The best vintage surfboards have the best stories, and this one’s a beaut. It is a real favorite in the SDA surfboard...
Surfboards and Fish Tales, Part 1
My most prized boards are those that come with a story. This sweet gem was shaped by Phil Edwards, the first “professional” surfer, and the first to ever ride the Pipeline in Hawaii. Phil has shaped countless boards in his lifetime, but he took a long shaping...
THE SKETCH ON A NAPKIN
It is said that many of the world’s greatest ideas started with a simple sketch on a napkin… Concepting unique and creative ideas for a career as long as I have, I know that to be true. The key to creativity, at least for me, is noticing the amazing –...
Getting Social in Nineteen: Four Steps to Joining the Party
Twenty-four years in business: that’s a lot of morning coffees, emails, deadlines and to-do lists. Suffice it to say, we’ve enjoyed the challenges and rewards of working here, and with all the fine folks who have made this SDA Creative over the years. And...
