Ben Wilder

The ChatGPT Run and Jog Commercial – The Song, The Location, and More

OpenAI has a series of ChatGPT ads (here’s one with a guy and a girl on a date) that I can’t decide if I love or hate. They’re simple and show pretty plainly what ChatGPT can do, always using pleasant music and a colorful backdrop for the scrolling text. I guess I love them forContinue reading “The ChatGPT Run and Jog Commercial – The Song, The Location, and More”

Latte for Jan – The Progressive Commercial

“Latte for Jan?” How many times have I inserted myself into situations where I should just… chill. That’s the sentiment behind most Progressive commercials but especially this recent one featuring young homeowners becoming their parents. Take a look then scroll down for more… Fun fact, I’ve also been a bag boy. My first job everContinue reading “Latte for Jan – The Progressive Commercial”

Tennis Shoes For Pickleball??

I wrote a few days ago about pickleball being a serious sport, as measured by the amount of brands making pickleball-specific shoes. In the beginning of the sports popularity, I only remember Skechers making a shoe. After I did research, there are probably at least a dozen brands with good pickleball shoes… so naturally IContinue reading “Tennis Shoes For Pickleball??”

I Submitted This T-Shirt Design…

I’ve really enjoyed practicing design work ever since Affinity released a new version of their vector software. It’s awakened part of my personality that was dormant for a long time so I’m grateful for that very, very much! It’s been fun to create things again and take on a new challenge – designing images forContinue reading “I Submitted This T-Shirt Design…”

Progressive Improv Commercial – Spontaneity is Hard!

There’s a reason I’m not an improv comedian. Actually there are many reasons but one is because making stuff up on the spot is very difficult. I’m the kind of person that thinks of a great response 4 days later. That’s why improv is not only funny, but very impressive, too. Of course, it canContinue reading “Progressive Improv Commercial – Spontaneity is Hard!”