Justin Ahrens's passion for life is rooted in his creative firm's dedication to "making creative matter®." For over 20 years now, Justin has evangelized Rule29’s commitment to smart business, great design, and helping others think differently about the world around them. He is an international speaker, author, teacher, podcaster, creative director, and self-proclaimed “do-gooder”.

Drew is the national president emeritus of AIGA, the professional association for design, and has been honored as an AIGA Fellow. He also has the distinction of being the only Nebraskan ever to serve as a judge for the Communication Arts Design Annual, the most exclusive major design competition in the world. And he believes the most effective method of creating positive change in the world is to clearly communicate the ideas that can make a difference.