Iris Gem Maslow

Digital, visual & interactive media professional

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Fairly Useful Information About Fair Use

My cousin is currently learning about Intellectual Property Law and we got to talking last night about how fascinating the world of copyright and fair use is. As a content … Continue reading

January 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

How to Decline a Cold Call Sales Pitch

After I graduated, I realized that the real world had a few surprises. For example, did you know how incredibly useful all of those Microsoft Office tools could be if they … Continue reading

December 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

List: 5 Factors for Post-Grad Job Hunt Success

I graduated in May and had these dreams of accepting a glamorous job with a big name agency in a new and scary city like Austin or Chicago. I kept … Continue reading

August 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Don’t feel sorry for yourself

Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Only assholes do that. -Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood  

June 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Damned if I do, Damned if I don’t.

Hey, I’m Iris and I give a damn. That’s the opening line of my portfolio. I showed it to my parents for the first time yesterday and their reactions conflicted. … Continue reading

March 29, 2013 · 5 Comments

No Sleep Til Brooklyn

Think of that one class in undergrad that you loved. Not just the material, but the teacher and how much engagement was incorporated to the class. Now, imagine if all … Continue reading

February 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Reflection of Sorts

With the conclusion of 2012, I think I might retire my classic toast, “to the nights we never remember, and the friends we’ll never forget!” I will still have nights … Continue reading

January 3, 2013 · 1 Comment