September 2011
2 posts
WatchDocumentary explaining the animation piece, “Thought of You” by Ryan Woodward
April 2011
1 post
New Years Wishes
2011 NEW YEARS WISHES. Be brave. Life is full of scary things. And it’s full of scary things over and over again.
Never stop trying and never stop cheering yourself on. Be courageous and
good things will happen. It’s going to be alright. Don’t stress so much. Go with the flow and life is much easier to get through.
Others around you will appreciate this attitude in you as well. Shine. ...
November 2010
1 post
Notes from the Brand New Conference in NYC
It was an absolute dream trip to get to go to New York this November and go to the Brand New Design Conference. So many inspiring designers spoke: Paula Scher, Michael Bierut, Michael Johnson, Michael Lejeune, Christian Helms, Tom Dorrestejin, Connie Birdsall, Jordan Crane, Karl Heiselman, and Erik Spiekermann.
I took a lot of notes, and tried to write down as many quotes as I could. Thought...
September 2010
6 posts
Pecha Kucha 10 Videos
Hi Everybody!
So the Pecha Kucha videos are up—
Believe it or not I do know how to operate a basic flipcam, our presenters were just so fun, I didn’t want to watch them through a tiny screen all night. Hence the fidgeting.
Thanks so much to everyone that came out, and our four INCREDIBLE presenters- Jim Ward, Patrick Carter, Katie Kurycki, and Tony Allegretti.
Also my...
July 2010
1 post
May 2010
2 posts
Things I've learned in 24 years
Sometimes, you have to dive in; even if you don’t know what you’re diving in to. Life is nothing but curve ball after curve ball. Regret is the worst feeling. If someone is in trouble, help them. It’s not where you start, it’s where you’re going. Life is long and this is temporary. Stand up to bullies. 10 minutes of planning will save you an hour of work. If you want...
Pecha Kucha: Third Time is a Charm
This past Tuesday, four talented presenters braved the stage for the third Pecha Kucha to be held at the 5 Points Theatre. Pecha Kucha 9 wrapped yet another success, with designers, artists, and historians in attendance to hear Wayne Wood, Magda Goncalves, David Montgomery, and Scott Simmons speak.
Due to an unexpected cancellation, Pecha Kucha 9 unveiled a new feature that night: The Improv...
March 2010
1 post
Pecha Kucha: The Sequel
Last night featured five talented presenters at Pecha Kucha’s big sequel at the 5 Points Theater. Mario Peralta, Ron Hubbard, Lizz Farhat, Leigh Ann Sullivan, and Ben Agata headlined the docket as pecha-kucha-ees filled the theater for drinks, music, and good times.
Mario Peralta began the night with his presentation, “Playing by the Rules”, in which he explained some rules that...
January 2010
1 post
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(Puh-cha-ch-kuh)
There I revealed it. The big secret of how to say the little event happened 15 hours ago and is still putting a smile on my face. Pecha Kucha came back last night for the first time in 7 months, and in a very big way. What was always a collective event, filled with insightful presentations, good times, and good people, was able to expand to the next level at its new venue. With the help of Peter...
December 2009
1 post
Happy New Year!
As per usual I don’t make resolutions on this date. I never lose that 10 pounds. I never read that book. I never draw that drawing, and I have yet to learn how to cook.
But there’s something about New Years Eve that always gets me reflecting on how far I’ve come in 365 days— it’s something like a benchmark. On December 31st, 365 days ago, I was a recent college...
November 2009
2 posts
Client Horror Stories
These stories make me want to hug our clients and thank them for not being these people.
“Whiteboard
After presenting a new design for a company website, the owner leaned over, asked if she could suggest some changes to the layout, got out a black marker and started drawing the changes on my MacBook’s screen. I was stunned.”
More incredible stories from clientsfromhell.tumblr.com
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October 2009
2 posts
My Fav Worst Halloween Costumes
These are some of my favorite horrible Halloween costumes.
The irony is that no one will talk to him after he walks in the room.
(Texas Hold ‘Em.)
I don’t really understand this one…but I’d really like to see someone shuffle around a party in it.
You’re a horrible parent if…
Dress your dog up…like a dog!
Your dog on the happiest day of...
The Seat Belt Conundrum
When I was a kid I didn’t like wearing my seat belt. What 6 year old DOES? It’s too tall and crosses over your neck instead of your chest. So I lived on the edge and just didn’t wear mine.
Until my mom caught on and started warning me every morning to put it on— signaling my little brother to parrot her and leave me feeling thoroughly embarrassed. This went on for about...
September 2009
8 posts
People That I'm Glad to Know (Ed. 1)
The past few years have gone by so quickly, I sometimes forget that I went to art school. I forget that almost overnight I went from being a homesick crybaby to a hardened city girl while attending The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. But I can never ever forget the people I met there. Despite the fact that on orientation day they told us only 5% of us would go on to do something meaningful...
“In the end, everything is beautiful.”
– No Reservations
I love the show “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations”, and I was lucky enough to catch his show on Tokyo tonight. I love Japanese culture, not just because I’m an anime fan, but because I can think of no other country so fundamentally different than ours. We move quickly and spread ourselves thin. We become unfocused and make decisions on impulse. We place our value on posessions...
Please Sir, speak into the puppet.
Yes, hello. My name is Stephanie and I’m a girl in Jacksonville, Florida. A Designer girl— who went to Art School, then left it for University School and moved to the beaches after graduation. I work at an excellent design boutique called Harrington Design Company and do everything from print, to web design, to brand identity. I’ve been working there for 6 months now and...
