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Genius Concepts Found in Japan

Genius Concepts Found in Japan

Let's be honest, the Japanese are geniuses with wacky innovations. I would be remiss if I didn't share any of the crazy innovations Marc and I saw on our recent...
You are Cordially Invited to…

You are Cordially Invited to…

  I love this set of  "cordial invitations," designed by Keetra Dean Dixon. The whimsical designs and messaging are helping to remedy my February blues. I would like to receive...
Graphic Design’s 15 Minutes of Fame

Graphic Design’s 15 Minutes of Fame

When it comes to the news, graphic design is usually a behind-the-scenes player. While a lot of design goes into the news, the industry of graphic design rarely makes the...
Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, was amazing.... LEDs everywhere rabbits everywhere no sushi anywhere low level electricity in my bath water both of my friends are a foot taller than their mothers I ate...
MSLK Featured Among Top Leaders

MSLK Featured Among Top Leaders

MSLK was just featured in the January 15th issue of Investor’s Business Daily in article titled,  “Never Stop Learning: Retool to Lift Your Firm,” by Adelia Cellini Linecker. During an...
20 x 200: The Economy of Art

20 x 200: The Economy of Art

Though I consider myself an art appreciator, I have a difficult time investing money in art. I've been known to plunk down a chunk of change for a great chair...
2009 Design Prediction: Generic-Modern

2009 Design Prediction: Generic-Modern

I know, I know... the only thing designers complain about more than corporate branding is corporate branding redesign. Both Pepsi and Tropicana unveiled new brand designs in the past few...
Spark Toasts the Holidays with Our Fifth Annual Networking Party

Spark Toasts the Holidays with Our Fifth Annual Networking Party

Thank you to all who joined us for our fifth Annual Spark Holiday Networking Party. The event was a huge success with record attendance from all aspects of the graphic...
Fashion Designers Reimagine the Christmas Tree

Fashion Designers Reimagine the Christmas Tree

Every year, big name fashion designers and architects create Christmas trees to be auctioned off for charity in Paris at the "Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs" event. The participating...
Envirowise Guide to Eco-Design

Envirowise Guide to Eco-Design

In a previous post I mentioned a great lecture I went to at the HBA on sustainable package design. The speaker, Jane Bickerstaffe, the director of INCPEN, directed me to...