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Random Observations – Part 8
I make brief notes to myself about patterns, as I spot them. Here are the most recent.
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Words is broken
Considering how social media makes a mess of otherwise plain terms like “friend“, “relationship”, and “transparency”
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The most important question in branding
So many beautiful identity systems; yet, a great number miss the mark. Why?
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Experience child-birth (pain-free)
The birth announcements we made for our son three years ago now. They still seem to make people smile.
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Is Tim Ferriss acting like an asshole?
Tim Ferriss wants to give you exposure. (I wish I could pay my electric bill with "exposure".)
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Backstage: The SinkIt logo in process
The first in a series of candid "behind the scenes" posts, containing some hiccups and a few pleasant surprises.
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Kids these days
An essay reflecting on the prejudices surrounding youth--both in our culture and practice.
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Random Observations Part 7
I write little notes to myself as patterns emerge. One day I decided to share them. This is the seventh installment.
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Would someone please fix the music business?
Considering the state of music today and how we could get more money into artists' pockets.
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Never beg for work again
An interview with Blair Enns, who provides a number of good suggestions for designers looking to break away from "RFP-Hell".
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No more employees (or employers)
...almost every creative-worker out there needs to quit today and become a 100% owner in their own company.
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Concerning design superstars
Designers are here for the people; not the other way around.
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Epitaph for a plastic man
Was Michael Jackson an oddity of his own design, or perhaps the result of a tabloid-centric culture?
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Sweatpants forever?
A blog post that addresses how many companies sometimes scrimp on messaging and end-up "wearing sweatpants".
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More mess; less B.S.
Nine simple suggestions for using social media (notes from a talk at SEGD this past weekend).
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Random Observations - Part 6
More little thoughts.
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rones at the karaoke lounge of design
Everyone's a designer and that brings a new set of problems--both for clients needing skill and firms seemingly lost in the noise.
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A tale of two dentists
A few reasons to *forget* about social media.
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Stop acting like a sissy and market your company
Many are using the current economy as an excuse to stop marketing. Perhaps it's time to "wake up" and get back to work.