Did you know that “problem-minded” people are better problem solvers? It turns out, the longer you spend thinking about the problem, the simpler the solutions that present themselves. Usually, when people talk about being “problem-minded,” they’re talking about having a negative outlook. And that’s one way. But it’s not helpful. To actually solve problems, you Read More
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When You’re the Worst
I am the worst web developer on our team. It doesn’t mean I’m bad, it just means the others are great. “Never be the smartest person in the room.” — Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc. Everybody uses that quote to talk about sustaining personal growth. But they don’t mention how hard it is to Read More
Thoughts on Aziz Firat’s Rebranding of Samsung
Inspired by Andrew Kim’s Microsoft redesign, designer Aziz Firat has redesigned the Samsung logo and brand identity (as a personal project). These exercises in redesigning a company’s visual identity without a contract are always interesting to me. I love getting to see how a designer identifies the problem and goes about solving it in a Read More
Knowing Thy Audience: A “Thank You” Note to Corrective Lens Makers”
I’m pretty close to legally blind. Without some sort of corrective lenses I’m helpless. Just ask my wife—trying to show me anything after I’ve popped my contacts out at the end of the day is an exercise in futility. One comfort I take in my blindness is that I’m not alone. Millions of people, probably even billions, Read More
A Brand New World
…I learned that the ability to build a brand that evokes positive human qualities was quite valuable. Today, in this age of widespread distrust of large organizations, that ability is invaluable. People trust people they know; getting to know someone means getting to know his behaviors, attitudes, and values. The same is true of becoming Read More
