Japanese Design = Happy Customers
I have a love of Japanese candy, stationery, office products, house hold items, baubles, etc. Why -- because they make me happy. Of course this is already a heavily discussed...
The Great Wall of Monk
Last weekend I went with Sheri and my parents up to the Katonah Museum, about 40 miles north of NYC. While "Conversations in Clay," the exhibition currently on display indoors...
United States of Branding
Branding knows no bounds, and over the past few years has become an important tool for travel and tourism to boost awareness. Now one can see slick branding campaigns almost...
An American-Italian Wedding
Two of my very good friends got married a couple weeks ago in Italy. When they asked me to design the invitations, I knew it had to be something unique....
Smart Promotion
Trade show promotions are a dime a dozen but how many of them remain in your bag after you leave the conference room? I think the best promotions are a...
A Better Reusable Bag
Last week I was in Italy for a wedding, and I noticed this reusable grocery bag in a supermarket. (They've imposed a 3 cent tax on all plastic bags, so...
Chasing Rainbows
Last week we attended the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards. While all the attention was justifiably on the recipients, (my former boss, Michael Bierut of Pentagram received the Design Mind award and our friend,...
The Quick Breakdown on 100% Degradable Plastic
I recently spotted this shopping bag at an upscale sandwich shop and took pause. What is this bag made of? The fine print reads: This environmentally responsible plastic bag is...