Archive for July, 2011
The Commodification of Like
Do you remember being in Kindergarten, and living through the social dynamics of the playground?
Do you remember the kid whose clear goal it was to get people to like him? Maybe they had cool toys, or made up stories about a rich uncle, or in some pretty straightforward way went around just saying “hey – like me!” We all knew the kid in question – but was there a real friendship there?
In contrast – do you remember the kids who were genuinely interesting, or had an interesting hobby? Those kids didn’t always have the largest groups of friends – but generally the friends they had were stronger – held more tightly together – and backed each other up more.
And finally – do you notice any correlations between the playground from childhood and the current social media landscape? (more…)
Add comment July 29, 2011
Finding Time for Inspiration
Your phone is ringing. Your message light is flashing. You just received an IM and three emails asking for the status of your latest big campaign. No. This isn’t the “technology loop” scene from Portlandia. This is an average day for most business professionals around the world. The speed of technological advancement is spurring faster and faster communication. Co-workers’, clients’, and vendors’ expectations for speedy communication continually increase and project timelines are sometimes reduced to mere hours. Although it was meant as a spoof, we often find ourselves caught in the “technology loop” just trying to keep up with daily emails, phone calls, and deadlines. With a daunting list of daily to do’s how do you find time to stay motivated, creative, and inspired? And why should you find the time?
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Add comment July 25, 2011
Nothing to Undo
My iPhone sometimes displays this error message, which has become my favorite. The message carries with it both a sense of calm and an opportunity to pause in the moment.
4 comments July 15, 2011
Sensible Design for Our Changing World
I’m a huge fan of sensible design for our changing world. As a designer, I often struggle with the negative impact of my profession on the environment, and for years, I’ve been working to minimize it. I try to do my part – I keep learning, keep preaching to our clients, and continue trying to make a difference.
1 comment July 7, 2011
