Hey guys, I’m really excited to finally be able to share these two pieces with you. Working on them over the past few months was both fun and challenging, and keeping them a secret is always the worst part. Into the Future with Smart Solutions: HxGN LIVE 2013 The first one is from my company’s […]
I’ve been loving these new ads from Target. They’re simple, yet so fun and entertaining. I think they show how attention to every detail can lead to a very strong emotional connection and delight in a very short amount of time. The recorder renditions of pop songs parents will recognize is a brilliant touch. Creating […]
A recent episode of the Happy Monday Podcast featured a conversation between the show’s two hosts. The first host talked about how she was recently able to get some carpenters to build a beautifully finished installation in her new boutique. She commented on how the piece was better than anything she could have hoped for […]
There are principles of design, just like math, science, or English. By studying and learning about these principles, you can learn to think like a designer and improve the effectiveness of the things you design. One design principle that’s useful in designing slides is called “The Picture Superiority Effect.” More a principle of cognition or […]
I enjoy and like to think that I can appreciate a critically acclaimed film. But there are lots of times when I’ll enjoy a screwball comedy or a B-movie just as well. I love a good steak at a fancy restaurant when I have the chance. But sometimes I’d actually prefer a hotdog and chips. […]
