January 2008
11 posts
BlackBerry Pearl / Modem
I finally bought a BlackBerry Pearl. The MotoRazr I had for two years was complete, utter garbage. This new phone however is fantastic. For an extra 30 bucks (through Verizon) I get unlimited access to email and the internet, plus unlimited messaging. And, I can hook this up to my laptop and use it as a modem. While the internet speed is good for a mobile device, my internet service at home is...
Surrounded
I consider myself to be very lucky. I am surrounded by a circle of smart, creative and inspiring individuals who are all constantly trying to further themselves by doing what they love to do to. They do not settle or compromise. They don’t give up. It is a very motivating thing to witness and to be around. I am thankful for knowing a group of people so talented and hungry.
Debbie Millman - Pick One
“I realized how much I did know and how much I didn’t know and embarked upon what has become a lifelong journey in learning about the abundant and bewitching specialties in the marvelous discipline that is considered graphic design.” - Debbie Millman from her essay “Pick One” over at Speak Up.
Also, please do yourself a favor and check out Debbie Millmans podcast,...
Control by Khoi Vinh →
I tried embedding this slideshow, but it wasn’t working. Anyway, check out Vinh’s presentation regarding the difference between print and web. Great read.
MacBook Air
Why I want the MacBook Air: The sole reason is for the Multi-Touch Trackpad. Why I won’t buy the MacBook Air: Too small for what I need it for. I need a bigger display. So I’ve decided to hold off on replacing my old PowerBook because I have a feeling that Apple will intorduce this Multi-Touch Trackpad to the rest of their MacBook line before summer.
mkSolaire @ MSI
So pumped!
More Time
To Whom This May Concern:
I would like to request that another 5 hours be added to a day.
Thank you,
Mike
The Revolution Will Not Be Designed
I was debating on whether to post this article or not. I don’t agree with everything Rule says, but it is still a good read and brings up alot of valid questions revolving around the field of design and design-thinking. http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3464/the_revolution_will_not_be_designed/
Obama = Change
Fantastic article at Speak Up!
Brand New: New Museum of Contemporary Art
One of my favorite sites to check out is Under Consideration’s Brand New. The most recent entry is on the rebranding of NYC’s New Museum. I’m a huge fan of the stacked box building, but not a huge fan of this new ID. Although the roll out campaign seems to be pretty interesting, the type treatment to me is not.
