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I’m trying to find a way to tell the people I love–friends and family–that they really aren’t helping me. I’ve re-written this entry three times so far, starting…
“At 28, John Doyle was an overworked New York investment banker on the fast track. By most measures, he was a success. But he was also miserable. So…
I had another thought today. *insert your own joke her* It’s actually another thesis project, to go along with my previous possibilities. I was in Border’s reading the…
Oh yeah… I decided to get a copy of Quickbooks. While I am known among former coworkers as more than a bit obsessed and dare-I-say talented at being…
Have you ever had someone stick their hand out in such a way that you weren’t sure wether they expected a handshake or a high-5, (well… low-5 actually)?…
Rule #32689 – Do not itemize expenses for clients. The exception, of course, is when a client demands it. But maybe twice in 10 years have I ever…
Newsletters are an “easy” way to make money. You charge a set price per page, and hopefully get a cut of the printing. So if you do a…
D annoys me. Well, the whole company really, cause it takes on a life of it’s own. So I ask J, if she can give me the names…
I cannot avoid it any longer. Today, despite adding another four line items, I finished up the marketing list for the “old things”, meaning anything I already had…
There’s design ignorance and then there’s outright contempt for design. Someone in the juror’s office no doubt felt that it would be improper to go so far as…
Yay! Replacement phone arrived. *grumble$75*grumble*fuckingtaxidriver*grumble*shovethatoldphonesomewherewarm*grumble*
List from when I was trying to come up with names: chupa design – we suck and we know it 69Design – putting you in the right position…
DONE – Send thanks to D DONE – promote the company to family and friends DONE – send letter to existing clients – mention referrals appreciated send letter…
Yes, I’m still alive. My last few days at Old Company were busy, finishing projects, starting some last minute ones, cleaning out my office, and teaching people to…
I spent the morning at the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, over on N. Capital Street. Interesting system they have there. “Have a seat, and we’ll talk…
As sent out on Wednesday: This letter is to inform you that as of June 11, 2004, “Old Company” will no longer be actively marketing graphic design services….
Two days ago I wrote up the letter to send out to Old Company clients who I want to take with me. I was amazed at how eloquent…
My cellphone arrived yesterday. A Motorola v300. It’s beautifully put together. Feels much more substantial than the older model I played with at the T-Mobile store. It charged…
So I ordered a cell phone on Amazon yesterday. The one thing I’ve heard from every schoolteacher and small businessman was that you need a cellphone. Your clients…
I’ve come up with at least 3 names I would be willing to use: (The) Design Foundry The Design Works Hero Design Group Explanations follow, (if you’re interested)….