Rethinking Product Design
The other day I was at the Supermarket in St. Louis when I happened upon something rather innovative, a composite plastic bowl. It was even called the "Garbage Bowl" and...
A New Tradition: The Pre Papa Party
A few years back, one friend suggested — make that insisted — that we throw a party for another friend to celebrate that he was going to be a dad....
Des10ation: Vitamin Water
Pop-up stores seem to be all the rage recently for brands seeking boutique appeal. Glacéau is the latest to launch one in New York for their new line, vitaminwater10 – a drink...
Bee Kind. Anthropologie Reminds us that Honey Bees Are Our Friends.
In my humble opinion Anthropologie leads the way in retail design and retail display windows. I am always enamored by their mix of art, fashion, craft, and social causes. The...
Nine Steps to A Successful Site Redesign
Websites have become the most essential marketing tool for businesses. One click from a customer is a valuable opportunity that can make all the difference. If created properly, a Website...
DIY Bows from Plastic Bags
One of the great things about our Urban Tumbleweeds project is it has gotten many of our clients and friends talking to us about plastic bags. In fact, several of...
MSLK Joins in to Help Give Insight to LIC Business
We were invited to join a group of 30 LIC business owners to meet Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and Deputy Mayor Robert Lieber in order to discuss the issues...
Long Island City Starts an Overground Art Movement
Walking around Long Island City's vibrant Steinway street the other night, I noticed some interesting additions to the standard subway grates. These new undulating raised grates appeared to have been...