It's been a hot second since we've sent a newsletter. That was partially due to it getting pushed to the bottom of our to-do list and partially because we never really knew how to use this space. 

But since we're UnderBelly, we want to just keep sharing cool shit. So that's what we hope this newsletter can be for you. A monthly serotonin boost that shows you the things we're loving this month and maybe a design or two along the way.

Olivia's Cool Shit

CEO

Ethan Hawke 2020 TED Conversation

This Ethan Hawke TED Conversation from 2020 has recently resurfaced on social media and I am so thankful it did. In the 9 min chat, Ethan Hawke is able to tie together the importance of art & creativity and how we can connect at a greater level with humanity. It’s warm, it’s insightful, it’s optimistic and it holds a great truth. I highly encourage you take the time to watch the full 9 mins and 7 seconds.

Liz's Cool Shit

Art Director

Food Huggers

For a person who loves to cook, my food storage options are structure-less. I often cut lemons and put them a Tupperware just to forget that I had already cut one, leaving me with three half lemons at the end of the week. But alas, food huggers These cuties fit on every type of food you can imagine, lemons, apples, bananas, you name it. AND they double as mason jar lids. All while looking adorable and easy to clean. 10/10 would recommend.

Song: Luna by Iniko

Looking for a song that makes you feel strong yet soothed? It’s short but makes an impact, and will definitely leave you feeling powerful. I look for any and all opportunities to feel closer to nature, and this song will be sure to make you feel like you are the earth, and you are the moon.

Laura's Cool Shit

Design Intern

Valerie Lin (Youtube Channel)

I LOVE Valerie's YouTube channel because it gets me so relaxed and happy. whenever I am stressed or anxious, her videos bring such calm into my life! She is an artist living in Berlin, and through her studio vlogs she narrates recent discoveries, ideas, and thoughts that are valuable to us artists. Not only that, but Valerie also gives us an insight into her painting process and her creative flow. Valerie brings such humanity to the "artist" term and I love how relatable and wise she is!

Harry Styles Album: Harry's House

I am a BIG fan of Harry's latest album (and no, it's not because I was a HARDCORE One Direction fan) but because it's so creative and full of beautiful lyrics and thoughts. This album feels like a list of emotions and situations that most of us have been through: break ups, falling in love, giving advice to a friend, liking someone, being in quarantine, etc. It's got sad songs, dance music, or sad songs turned into dance music so you can cry and dance at the same time!! So, give it a go and listen to this gem of an album, and experience it for yourself. (you're welcome) Personal favs: Late Night Talking, Satellite, and Matilda.

UnderBelly Featured Design

With the recent overturning of Roe, the work of organizations such as DaneMac which works with victims of gender-based violence is even more important. We are so proud to have worked with them on their rebrand and new website to help tell their story to community leaders and survivors.