Christa Blackman

Tales from the Art Director's Desk Christa Blackman

Step into the shoes of a young Art Director at a mid-size agency and experience the culture and chaos of working in a fast-paced, creative environment surrounded by a team of talented, motivated, and eccentric colleagues.



Christa Blackman shares her decade-long experience in design and management at a company developing interactive media for Fortune 500 clients. Blackman shares a glimpse into the inner workings of the office, tales of quirky characters, and the peculiar insights she gleaned.



Real people, real drama, and real work.



Perspectives about the education of a designer, the personality of the industry, and a viewpoint of the creative process are shared through the eyes of this seasoned designer.



Through her transition from agency life into consulting, the author encourages and challenges readers to become the designers of their lives, regardless of career choice or circumstance.



Join her for this juiciest of job shadows into the life, lessons, and laughs behind agency walls.