Living Logic

Living Logic

art direction vs. creative direction

why knowing the difference changes everything

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Jason Guillard
May 02, 2025
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The Streets of San Francisco, Kim Cogan

People throw these terms around like they’re interchangeable.

But they’re speaking two different dialects of the same language—one grounded in detail, the other in direction.

Art direction is the layout, the lens, the moment the mood hits.
Creative direction is the reason the thing exists in the first place.

I’ve watch…

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