Category Archives: Life

Frustration & the Creative Process

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

“… the act of feeling frustrated is an essential part of the creative process. Before we can find the answer — before we can even know the question — we must be immersed in disappointment, convinced that a solution is … Continue reading →

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7 Rules for Making More Happiness

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Loved Stefan Sagmeister’s TED talk, “7 Rules for Making More Happiness.” He poses the question, “Can I pursue happiness in design?” His answer? “Do more of the things I like to do and fewer of the things I don’t like.” … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Our ability to measure and apportion time affords an almost endless source of comfort… “I’m afraid I’m booked solid through the end of the month,” says the executive, voluptuously nestling the phone at his cheek as he thumbs the leaves … Continue reading →

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Sketchy

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

 Is it normal to have this many active sketchbooks? SEVEN. I have a small library of scattered thoughts archived without rhyme or reason. I’m not even going to show you my pen drawer.

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Needed to read this today.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Ira Glass on Creativity: “What nobody tells people who are beginners — and I really wish someone had told this to me . . . is that all of us who do creative work, we get into it because we … Continue reading →

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Baby, it’s (not really) cold outside

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

So, winter in my hometown is kind of a joke.

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Coffee Shop Office Culture

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

Got a kick out of this article, “Destination: LAPTOPISTAN” by David Sax… perhaps because I relate to it a little too much. Palm Springs’ Koffi and Santa Ana’s Gypsy Den have been such hospitable “offices” to me. It’s funny how, despite … Continue reading →

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Wise Old Milt

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Whenever I revisit Milton Glaser’s “Ten Things I Have Learned” speech, I feel like I have been hit over the head with the most beautiful common sense. For example: 6. Style Is Not To Be Trusted …It’s absurd to be … Continue reading →

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East Coast Impressions

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Manhattan, Boston and Philadelphia (and even little Delaware!) 1. I need to live in a city. 2. It is confirmed: Fall is the best season. 3. I heart public transportation. 4. The interconnectedness of humanity never ceases to amaze me. … Continue reading →

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Living in the Present

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

All life happens in the present moment. All we really have is the moment that is right here, right now, in front of us. Any moment that happened in the past is a memory, and any moment that will happen in the … Continue reading →

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On Risk

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Quote by William Connor Magee Finding that this is easy to forget, especially in graphic design— a profession that relies so heavily on pleasing others. It’s easy to stay within the confines of comfort and expectation; to just pull work … Continue reading →

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Exactly.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Found this on my friend Shana’s blog, Tea and Tulips. Unfortunately I don’t know who the original author is to credit. But I could not agree more with the following. It’s such simple advice, yet it somehow escapes so many of … Continue reading →

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