by David | Feb 24, 2011 | design, technology
Since fancy smartphones seldom last more than a day on a battery charge, I often carry a USB charging cable so I can get a quick phone charge boost from a nearby computer without having to haul around the little charger adapter. I leave that plugged in to an outlet...
by David | Feb 23, 2011 | culture, design
I was lucky enough to meet artist Idelle Weber at an event at Tufts University’s gallery for the traveling show, Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists, 1958-1968. I won’t be the first or the last to note that Weber’s suited silhouette men (and...
by David | Feb 22, 2011 | design, working
Whether you manage a global brand or just run a dinky little blog like this one, you’ve probably at one time or another thought to yourself, “it’s time to redesign the logo/website/theme/brand.” Here are some reasons why you were probably...
by David | Feb 20, 2011 | culture
I am a cartography nerd. I like maps. I like globes. I like pondering questions like “what countries have land borders with just one other country?” (There are 17 such nations, including two mutual pairs and two Italian enclaves. How many can you name...
by David | Feb 18, 2011 | eating, reading & writing
Joining all-star marketeers R, L, H and J at Tom Can Cook in scenic Waltham, I was struck by the laminated special sheet on the table. I mean, how often do you see a food with two adjectives and no noun? Sure, you can walk into any Waffle House in the world and ask...
