I practically peed my pants…
February 29, 2008
Starting a fire under kindle sales…
February 29, 2008
The Amazon Kindle© (which, I’ve previously bashed here before) is growing with potential in my mind. I’ve recently gotten into audio books. I wonder if I could get into the ebooks?
I like that it is a wifi device, so you can browse the net, look at blogs, and listen to audio through it.
So far, the problem with Amazon’s business model with the kindle is the lack of ability to get it in my hands.
Ebooks have been the promise of the future for a long time. Unlike the ipod though, I can’t take it for a test run. I can’t sit in an Apple Store or Target or Best Buy and give it a go…I’m not spending $400 on a device that I can’t get into my hands and take a test drive first.
So, as brilliant as Amazon has been at creating the online marketplace, they have missed the mark so far with this one. I just don’t think you can create a revolutionary hand-held device and not give people a way to get it in their hands…
3 Ways to Maintain Your Identity.
February 28, 2008
Last week I shared 3 Easy Ways to Lose Your Identity. This week, I thought I’d flip it around.
Maintaining your identity essentially means you will be intentional about looking on the outside like you really are on the inside.
1. In the words of Buddha, “Be One With Everything.”
In everything you do, maintain one front, one ethos, one spirit that is supported by the overall purpose of your organization. Don’t stray from your purpose. What drives your organization? That should drive your identity too. Remember that identity design is simply about making your outside appearance match the inner heartbeat of the organization. Don’t let the two go in different directions.
2. In the words of Outkast, “So Fresh, So Clean.”
Maintaining your identity doesn’t mean that the same look you had back in ‘88 should still be lingering in ‘08. Your audience changes and so should you. Freshen up. Clean out. Your logo might stay the same, but you can modernize your logo without changing everything. Subtle shifts in color to keep the palette current or even font variations can help you keep your look familiar to your long-term audience while growing and reaching new markets. Don’t be afraid to freshen up a bit.
3. In the words of Madonna, “Express Yourself!”
What’s brilliant and innovative about you. What do you do that sets you apart from the next organization? Your Identity should express yourself. Take all that is unique about you and let your audience know about it and celebrate it. If hip hop is your sound and your culture, then don’t be trendy and scenester. If you use flashy media in your worship services, don’t dilute your print materials by keeping them mundane. Your potential audience needs a reason to choose you over everything else in their lives. Show them why you’re unique and you just might give them a good enough reason.
Eater’s Manifest by Michael Pollan
February 27, 2008
Just in case you don’t get around to reading the whole book, “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Change This has a lot of big concepts in small packages. Check em out…
I think LoudTwitter
February 27, 2008
is too loud for me. I’m out.
Daily Twitter Round Up
February 27, 2008
- 22:10 It seems like Clinton doesn’t have the fire anymore. Like she’s given up….? #
- 00:33 kickin out some work…and my new blog design… #
- 00:51 I’m a technogeek trapped inside the budget of a technopeasant. #
- 08:42 what’s that pungent aroma? #
- 09:54 design team, up next… #
- 12:28 Let’s put the design in design team! #
- 14:19 NEEEED CAFFEINE! I miss you starbucks. Forbidden Love. #
- 17:28 great meeting with living stones church today. i’m excited to design their website… #
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The new blog design is done…
February 27, 2008
Still looking for someone to slice it up into a WordPress Template for me.
I’ll trade design work if you’re interested…
Daily Twitter Round Up
February 26, 2008
- 18:57 lo mein no rock. #
- 18:58 the boys from 12minutes.wordpress.com are gathering tonight. #
- 09:56 Rockin with Spearhead #
- 11:44 Staff meeting was short and sweet. I actually have time to check my emails before lunch. #
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Wee House – Totally PreFabulous
February 26, 2008
Wouldn’t this make a great cabin retreat?
I love the emergence of modern prefab housing. My wife, well, she loves Shabby Chic…Maybe there will be a compromise there someday…
Anyway…check out the weehouse…
Sustainable, clutter-free, simple, beautiful, delivered to your lakeshore.
Kiva Portfolio
February 25, 2008
We’re in our second round of Kiva Loans. Several of the original loans are all paid back.
Here’s the portfolio: The Power of We.
