Giving it away... Feb 25, 10, 2:35 p.m.

I've never posted in the "Public" area before although I tend to pop in every once in a while to see what's going on. (My reason for saying so, is that if what I'm posting here doesn't seem appropriate, I welcome you to tell me to "go away.")

Last year I wrote a book on marketing for small businesses. I'm part of a small design studio, so it's personally familiar territory, and we've helped a number of folks with these sorts of challenges.

The book has been well received so far, but we really want to get it out to more people. So, we're going to release it online, one chapter at a time, completely free.

The first two chapters are now available, and you can find the full Table of Contents here: http://www.speakhuman.com/look-i…

It's a completely independent effort, and a lot of sweat went into it. I hope you find it helpful--and perhaps even pass it on. :-)

Smash Lab Sucks Jan 23, 09, 1:19 p.m.

The Discovery Channel poached our name and turned it to poo. So, we're having fun at their expense. Drop on by! ;-)

Your Agency on PCs Mar 31, 11, 3:54 p.m.

A few notes on why your agency might fare better by using that most heinous of creations: the PC.

Bill For It Apr 17, 13, 1:01 p.m.

Underpaid? You don't need to be... but you do have to separate work from passion.

Reel Oct 11, 12, 9:37 a.m.

12.5 years of late nights and sweat... packed into 1 minute and 58 seconds.

Metro + Win 8 Jun 3, 11, 8:06 a.m.

Microsoft's "Building Windows 8" video introduces us to a rather bold new approach to the OS.

The Inverted Pyramid Dec 29, 10, 9:01 a.m.

A simple method for crafting creative solutions that actually solve the problem.

Would someone please fix the music business? Jul 27, 09, 11:18 a.m.

Considering the state of music today and how we could get more money into artists' pockets.

Agency Reel Sep 17, 12, 12:40 p.m.

1 minute and 10 seconds on why we're here and what we do.

Single Sentence Email Feb 1, 12, 9:52 a.m.

Perhaps it's time for us to take our lives back from email.

Zombie Struggles Delicates Jun 20, 11, 3:07 p.m.

Euro RSCG enlists Rob Zombie direct the most recent Woolite spot: "Torturer."

How high school kills innovation Feb 10, 10, 6:32 a.m.

Ever find yourself in the middle of a project with a great client, only to have them drastically change course? It might be PHSSD.

Achieving inbox zero Mar 19, 09, 1:05 p.m.

A friend asked me to explain how I personally maintained "inbox zero". Hopefully a couple of these tips are helpful. :-)

What economic collapse means for designers Oct 10, 08, 3:15 p.m.

Just some personal thoughts on what we're going to do to get through this mess, and what it might mean to our industry.

A Boardroom at Burning Man Oct 15, 12, 2:38 p.m.

Stephen Saugestad's photo essay on his experiences at Burning Man.

Not Like Steve Jan 30, 12, 5:29 p.m.

I wonder if he missed the whole point, becoming the John Henry of our time.

Buying Creative Sucks Sep 13, 11, 5:43 p.m.

McDonald’s offers a dramatically better customer experience than most creative agencies.

Screw professional... we just need to "get real" with one another Oct 19, 10, 2:14 p.m.

The social setting is a way for us to break down barriers... if we don't act like a bunch of douchebags.

Beat the Creative Block Nov 4, 08, 4:01 p.m.

A blank sheet of paper can incite creative paralysis. So how do you bust out and gain control?

The Kindest Act May 22, 13, 9:54 a.m.

A brief piece on how empty compliments slow our growth as designers.