Capsule is excited to announce May's Think + Link for a Living session with Minneapolis College of Art and Design president, Jay Coogan. Join us on Thursday, May 30th at 7:30 a.m. at the Capsule Café for a continental breakfast among connections new and old, and the opportunity to hear Jay address the Think + Link crowd. About Jay Coogan A native of Massachusetts, Jay Coogan serves as the sixteenth President of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Prior to coming to MCAD, Mr. Coogan served as a faculty member and provost for t...
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Recent research revealed that chat apps are more popular than texting for the first time, and I’m not at all surprised. Why pay for SMS when you can download applications like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger that let you do the same thing for free? And on that note, why would you take the time to call and personally engage in a conversation with someone when you can just send an email? You can easily sustain a relationship with someone without ever knowing what they sound or look like. Cynicism aside, I’m truly a believer in the a...
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Exciting news! Capsule is seeking a copywriting intern to work four days a week at our Minneapolis office. We’re a fun, vibrant and hardworking bunch — and we expect the same of our interns. Apply today to gain invaluable experience and access to Capsule’s huge network of connections, plus a monthly stipend. Please see the Copywriting Internship Job Description and email Meryl Houser Burman with your resume and portfolio (preferably a PDF with work samples)....
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Capsule is seeking a Production Manager to work full time in our Minneapolis office. Candidate should be a self-starter, detailed and able to work in a fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment. A passion for design production is a must as well as the willingness to take on any task required in a small company. Flexibility and adaptability is required. The Production Manager will work directly with Art Directors, Designers and Account Managers to develop design layouts, create presentation material, prepare files for print and complet...
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Can it be? I don’t want to jinx it. The forecast says 70 degrees and sunny on Friday. But we just had a snow storm (thanks, Minnesota) a couple nights ago. Aw shucks. I’m going to take a stand and declare that spring has arrived. As such, I present to you a reflection on flowers. Like any good Minnesotan, I love public radio. Looooove public radio. I listen to it in the shower, in the car, out on a run, anywhere really. A few weeks ago, I was listening to Morning Edition on my AM commute, as I do every day, and enjoyed a short piece by...
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