Aug 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Well, this is inspiring and apropos of recent events. A short glimpse into the lives of creatives.
Aug 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love words printed on paper. Usually it’s because of how much I enjoy reading them. Sometimes, it’s because of things like this: Artist Andrew Hayes’ compositions in metal and book pages are so powerful, so raw. Just more proof that books are...
Aug 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last week, I created my favorite invitation I’ve made to-date. And you’ll never see it. I wish I could say it’s because I signed an NDA with some super-celebrity client, but it’s not. It’s because my client hated it. Man, it just sucks to...
Aug 12, 2013 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. I’m the son of a pastor. I grew up playing among the pews of an evangelical church. You may or may not understand how that particular fact colors my feelings toward David Bazan, but let me assure you...
Aug 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you’re using a rotary cutter to slice through anything that’s adhesive-backed, there’s a good chance the adhesive will gum up your cutter. It happened to me this weekend and wreaked havoc on the project and my hands (not to mention how incredibly...
Jul 30, 2013 | Letterpress
Search traffic is such a mixed bag. Sometimes it completely boggles me the path some of my visitors take to get from that little white box (so full of potential) to my website. Searching for a certain diet company’s logo? There’s a good chance you’ll...
Jul 29, 2013 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. I. LOVE. Tiny Desk Concerts. It’s an NPR thing. I’m pretty sure you’ll dig TDC even if you don’t dig NPR. The stripped down, short format is a great retreat from the world. I find...
Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
I know you have questions about custom and hand-made stationery. I’d like to answer them. In the coming weeks, I have a series of articles planned to discuss some of the questions that often arise with my creative partner planners and client couples. I’m...
Jul 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been fascinated with artists that consider the exhibition space integral to their work. Henrique Oliveira is one of those artists. I came across this Paris exhibition and am simply stunned. Bonus for learning the term Gordian Knot! photos by...
Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do you have a lot of free time? Chances are, if you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding “NO.” Event professionals are busy. Clients are busy. Our children are busy. Get the picture? I’ve long thought that email was a great way to...
Jul 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
I don’t know whether to feel better or worse: I recently stumbled on the work of Eiko Ojala, and Estonian artist whose papercuts are otherworldly. I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a series about all the cool things people are doing with paper and...
Jul 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Oh, man. Here’s Will.i.am on logos. I think there might be some gems in there. Can’t be sure.
Jul 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just saw a Fast Co. article about a new benchmark in 3D printing. A company called Pirate 3D has raised funds for the production of a 3D printer that will cost less than $400. This price (and some fine features) represent a giant leap forward in accessibility of...
Jul 15, 2013 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. Are you hip to Thao and the Get Down Stay Down? You should be. And here they are playing a bunch of Moogs. So stinking cool.
Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m working on an incredible client project that has entailed working up some art deco – inspired patterns. I can’t wait to share this project when it’s complete. In the meantime, which is your favorite?
Jul 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
I had an incredible dream last night. Since our most recent little one came along, my changing sleep patterns have lead to some pretty vivid dreams. I’m sure my choices in moving picture entertainment play a role, too. In this one, someone had died. A young...
Jul 8, 2013 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. There’s been quite a discussion brewing regarding audience-building in classical music and I’m fascinated by it. It all started with this post by Greg Sandow. Now, I don’t know Greg or his work,...
Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I think I’m probably as guilty as most (if not a little more so) of romanticizing a past that doesn’t always reflect historical reality. Urban farming, straight razors, penny farthings, dressing up to fly…OK. This post isn’t (just) about...
Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
As you may have already read, Google Reader dies tonight. First, a note on RSS: If you consider yourself creative, inspiration should in some way be important to you. Thanks to the magic of the web, inspiration is published virtually non-stop throughout the world. One...
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