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October 23, 2007

ONE SHOT, ONE OPPORTUNITY, ONE MOMENT

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted-One moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
from “Lose Yourself” by Marshall Mathers

I first heard the idea from Stefan Sagmeister in November of 2000 when he came to visit Chattanooga. In one of our many meaningful meandering conversations, he dropped a tidbit that hit me like a tidal wave: he said that he only presented one finished idea to the client.

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October 17, 2007

I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE

**This was written last Thursday, Oct 11**

Paul,
Denver is/has been beautiful.
Wish you could be here to share the experience.
I have lots to share– mainly just my random adventures while walking around and driving to Vail.
(I had the most amazing beer at this place called Pints Pub)
The photos speak for themselves...
The conference started tonight and I have my first rounds of reporting.
Please post as you see fit.

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October 9, 2007

From the VAULT: OLD SCHOOL

I so enjoyed viewing Michael Beirut's portfolio from his college years on the DesignObserver blog that I thought it might be fun for somebody if I share mine. Now I am the first to admit that I am no Michael Beirut — I am not and never will be anything like a talent like his — but I thought that perhaps for that very reason, my BFA design portfolio might have even more entertainment value.

So here we go, Paul Rustand's BFA portfolio from Dec 1994, East Carolina University, Jenkins School of Fine Art...

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