One of my favorite design quotes of all times is this one by information design guru Edward Tufte:
Good design is clear thinking made visible.
The Road to Hell by Milton Glaser
The walls of my studio have collected quotes, images, and other ephemera over the years.
Design vs. Data?
The Sunday Business section of the NY Times had a good, quick article that touches on the perennial debate about the value and impact of customer data in the design process: Data, Not Design, Is King in the Age of… more »
Encountering “brand voice” at tax time.
As I was signing 2008 tax returns, I noticed this (highlighted above) line of text on an Illinois form—”Due on or before the 15th day of the 3rd month following the close of the tax year.” Why list something concrete… more »
Everything you do (intentional or not) is a reflection of brand values.
It’s generally not a good idea to mix politics and business conversations, but there was a really interesting thing to note in our recent presidential election.
The media in Chicago was, of course, very excited about this election. TV cameras… more »