Benji and I had known each other for many years, but when he came to me with his website design proposal, it seemed like a perfect fit.
Introducing People Are… by Ben Thrasher
February 16th, 2011Just Launched: Delta Airlines Business Travel Map
October 15th, 2010
In partnership with The Atlantic Magazine, we helped create this custom Google Map. It pinpoints certain locations in six cities that business travelers may enjoy.
Preparing to teach next week’s animation camp!
July 10th, 2010
I’m finalizing my lesson plans and activities for next week’s Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Summer Arts Camp at the Contemporary Arts Center!
Fall leaves piles of awards for DWD
October 27th, 2009
We are excited to announce that the change in seasons has brought several awards to DWD.
Nerdcore Rising: Netflix pic of the week
October 12th, 2009Review of the film “Nerdcore Rising,” documenting an original geeked-out genre of hip hop that you’ve probably never heard of. http://www.nerdcorerisingmovie.com/
Read More…Visit New Orleans this Halloween
September 10th, 2009
I joined the Board of Halloween New Orleans this year as their VP of Marketing. It’s a great organization and if you haven’t been since the storm, you should definitely check the city out. If you have been, you know it’s a great weekend and all for charity! All design work has been done by DWD.
Santa Monica Pier is 100 years old today!
September 9th, 2009
Santa Monica pier is a centenarian today. I have lots of fun childhood memories from the Santa Monica pier, eating fried clams and playing ring toss games. To celebrate the centennial, there will be festivities all day, capped off with a fireworks display.

You’ve heard us rave about the Koji Korean BBQ truck, maybe you’ve even waited an hour to try it (OK we only waited 40 minutes but still…) the city is filling up with excellent meals on wheels to please a variety of foodie palates.
Leslie’s visit to New Orleans started with a visit to Social Media Club’s “Setting the Table for Social Media: Restaurant and Hospitality Roundtable” featuring Scott Boswell, Brooke Boudreaux, Lizzy Caston and Lorin Gaudin followed by some delicious eats at Ralph’s on the Park.
SIGGRAPH is known for its 3D animation and computer graphics. Having never attended, I wasn’t sure there would be enough relevant or inspirational to me. There was! From a pure interest level, there were sessions on the making of “Benjamin Button”, “Terminator” and “Transformers”.