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I’m Dreaming of Dreamland

I’m Dreaming of Dreamland

Two years ago on my birthday, The Roxy (nightclub and Wednesday night roller rink) closed for back taxes. My girlfriends and I stood at the doors bounded up by chains...
Talk n’ Nosh

Talk n’ Nosh

Who could argue with a deal like this? (Thanks to JJ for pointing this out...)
Blo©k Island™ D®eams

Blo©k Island™ D®eams

I'm just back from a week away at one of my favorite places in the world: Block Island, RI. For those of you who don't know about "BI," here are...
Hypercolor is the New (Old) Fashion Trend

Hypercolor is the New (Old) Fashion Trend

The 90's heat-activated trend is back. Touch a green shirt you will leave yellow fingerprint; blow on a purple shirt you will see pink marks. The fabric dyed with a...
Nastrovje! Thoughts After a Little Odessa Night Out

Nastrovje! Thoughts After a Little Odessa Night Out

Last weekend, we went to a birthday party for our Russian friend, Andrey, at the Tatiana Restaurant on Brighton Beach’s boardwalk. I’ve been to Coney Island before, but this was...
Dear MTA,

Dear MTA,

Why do you choose to torture the graphic designers of New York with the crazy "O"s in the signage on your N/W trains? Do you think this is funny? Are...
Bullish on Barcelona’s Reds

Bullish on Barcelona’s Reds

Here is another posting about my parent's amazing trip to Barcelona. After spending a few hours looking through their photos, it was clear to see that there was a trend:...
New Rule: Boycott Menu Pushers

New Rule: Boycott Menu Pushers

I hate businesses that hire people to dump menus, flyers, business cards, etc. on my front stoop. If I had more time I'd follow that person, silently pick up every...
Preaching What I Practice

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...
Design Observer Likes MSLK’s Interactive Valentine’s Day Card

Design Observer Likes MSLK’s Interactive Valentine’s Day Card

The design community observes MSLK’s interactive Valentine’s Day e-card. “Happy Valentine’s Day” Design Observer, blog February 14, 2008