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A Masterpiece in Streamers

A Masterpiece in Streamers

Two of my friends got married a couple weeks ago. The marriage was a civil ceremony at City Hall, but they followed it up this past weekend with a reception...
“T” Magazine

“T” Magazine

On Monday night, Ellen, Emil and I attended an AIGA small talk with Janet Froelich and Stefano Tonchi, on the creation of "T" Magazine, the New York Times lifestyle Magazine....
Journey to Center of the World

Journey to Center of the World

Tonight Katie, Ellen, and all went to hear a lecture from two of our profession's most influential designers, Massimo Vignelli and Wim Crouwel (both were featured in the film Helvetica.)...
A Little About Singapore

A Little About Singapore

Monday was my first day back in the office after returning home to Singapore for 3 weeks. It has been 3 years since I have been back home, and much...
Burning Fans

Burning Fans

This past weekend, Sheri and I attended an interesting panel discussion about the planning of Black Rock City, the temporary city of 48,000 people that is Burning Man.It had a...
Fall Bike Commuting

Fall Bike Commuting

Not only is Fall the best bike riding weather but these dark nights provide beautiful views for the ride home too. This is the view from the pedestrian path on...
Wes Anderson’s Futura

Wes Anderson’s Futura

I recently saw The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson's new film. I'm a big Wes Anderson fan, from both a film and graphic design perspective. From his unique cinematic "dollhouse" style...
If You Can Tell Time on This Watch…

If You Can Tell Time on This Watch…

....then you're one of my closest friends, seriously. Because around here, this is how we tell the time. I don't wear a watch but Marc does and it looks like...
Maximum Use of Minimum Space

Maximum Use of Minimum Space

Most New Yorkers share the same urban lifestyle: they live in small apartments with limited space. Last weekend, I found out about a new and inspiring approach to solving the...
Su Casa, Mi Casa

Su Casa, Mi Casa

Open House New York is this weekend. It's the greatest way to experience NYC in ways not possible the 363 days of the year. In their own words: Open House...