Cheeky “Bitch” Provokes Snobby Wine Business
To begin with: I am a big food and wine lover. I like simple, authentic meals. Spaghetti with a classic “Ragù alla Bolognese” and a glass (or two…) of red...
Design Directions at MSLK
Last week, MSLK hosted a lecture for 15 NYC high-school students through the "Design Directions" youth program with the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Design Directions features a series of free...
There’s No Such Thing as Small Business…
...only Small Business owners. Sheri was recently featured on the NY Times Small Business Summit web site. Here's an excerpt: What would you do if you weren't in business for...
Eames Stamps, Yipee!
You can imagine my elation when I saw online today that in the Summer of '08 the US post office will be issuing a set of stamps commemorating Ray and...
Preaching What I Practice
Tomorrow I am giving a talk to designers on "how to plan a marketing calendar for your design firm along with tips for how to maximize a minimal marketing budget."It's...
Lush Innovates Beauty Packaging (Most Of The Time)
In the beauty industry, good packaging design is crucial. Who would buy half the products available if it wasn't for the beautiful bottles and boxes they came wrapped in? I...
Fabulously Absolut
Vodka is a strange thing, indeed. It's essentially diluted alcohol, and — if made correctly — should have no taste whatsoever. That's what makes the sale and packaging of it...
Essential Motoring Nonessentials
The other day a simple black box arrived in my mailbox. It had only one message on it: MINI Adventure Field Kit. Contents: Essential Motoring Nonessentials That's right: another gift...