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Random observations - Part 5
A series of little thoughts as we try to do good work and make a buck or two in the meanwhile.
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Achieving inbox zero
A friend asked me to explain how I personally maintained "inbox zero". Hopefully a couple of these tips are helpful. :-)
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The problem with AdSense
Contemplating how online advertising may adapt, given the problems with AdSense and demise of traditional media.
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Oh my alma mater!
Discussion surrounding the new Emily Carr University logo.
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The story behind smashlabsucks.com
Some thought we were being little dinks, or that we were fools to not trademark. Others thought it was funny. Here's the story...
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Cucumber cake
“This cake isn’t for you and it’s not art. I’m paying you well for your services; do what I’m telling you to.”
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The future of the web is small
Pondering the kind of models that might liberate us to do what we enjoy most.
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Smash Lab Sucks
The Discovery Channel poached our name and turned it to poo. So, we're having fun at their expense. Drop on by! ;-)
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Random observations - Part 4
More little notes relating to running a creative shop and startup, and a few other things...
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How to keep bloggers from hating you
I’ve called PR firms out for bad practices, but today, I thought I’d share tips on how to build links with bloggers.
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Why your web startup will fail
"No one is looking at you. No one is listening to you. (You don’t believe me, but I’m right.)"
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How to save Detroit
Autonomous business units, brands that mean something, and putting some skin in the game...
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Have a story to share?
Not much to it--just a simple site for noting posts of interest. I think of it as "digg for those in advertising and design".
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Applying agile principles to communication design
Talking about the things we've done to make our process run more smoothly.
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Twitter is going to die
Lots of people saying things, but very few actual conversations going on. (And I'm just as bad.)
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Christmas gifts for geeks
Since last year's list gained so much interest, we thought we'd do it again. Some neat stuff, but I'll probably get socks anyways.
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Best Wordpress Plugins
One of our fellows started this list of WP Plugins. Take a look, and perhaps add some of your faves!
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Gimme some ugly!
Sites like QBN generally highlight the best design out there. Today, Devin took us somewhere else... The horror! The horror!
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Two bytes are better than one
I love this topic, but perhaps that shows my age. I still remember being awestruck by the TRS-80! Feel the love in these old ads.