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August 31, 2006
I'D RATHER BE FISHING
A designer I know has recently resurrected his interest in leaving the client-based design sphere. This is something we all toy with—chances are we all have some secret (or not-so-secret) design interest that exists somewhere outside of client work. So what stops me personally? The reasons are always the same:
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August 28, 2006
TOOLS & TRICKS OF THE TRADE 1.0
Estimating a project you've never done before?
Break the project down into the smallest possible 'pieces' and estimate based on those. Subcontract out the things you can't do to capable freelancers (like writing, illustration and photography) - that will help in those respective areas of exprertise.For design and production, simplify the project down to the simplest tasks possible, and then you can understand how to predict the time and effort it will take to do the entire big project. For example:
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August 22, 2006
An Open Memo from One Copywriter To Designers Everywhere.
It’s bad enough to be bored by bad design, but even good design has started to be boring. Whatever public objection and private obsession people have with Target and HGTV, fact is that they’re influential. These days you can’t throw a decent designer without hitting another decent designer. And I make no claims to genius, I’m just someone who spends a large part of every day with his eyes open.
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August 14, 2006
VISUAL EXPRESSION 101
I am unqualified to speak on design in particular, but I can say that I have passionate opinions concerning visual expression and what is necessary to speak somewhat effectively through any medium. You'll need some semblance of originality and conviction to be a successful communicator.
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DESIGNING is SHARING II
Some entirely undeveloped design ideas we have always wanted to create, but never seem to get around to... Pillage and plunder these bullet-point concepts you design pirates!
1. "Humankind: The Annual Report"
2. Buildings that Grow
3. Graduate Design Degrees that Pay
4. The Designer's Cookbook
5. Good Newspaper
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August 9, 2006
GOOD FOOD IS GOOD DESIGN
Since cooking (and eating) is a creative outlet for me, I have no trouble relating it to the design process. I thought the blog would be a perfect way for me to share my favorite Chattanooga eats and eateries. Please add if you have any favorites of your own.
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