In a previous blog I talked about the power of contrast in color and light, plus a few thoughts about scale. Today we’ll talk a little more about scale, and…
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You’ve met with the designer and given your instructions. He smiles, shakes your hand, then goes away to his lonely artist’s garret to create your next visual masterpiece… But what…
Good design doesn’t have to break the bank. But whether you’re budgeting a little or a lot, there are proven ways to get the most from your investment. Here’s a…
Sometimes two ideas combine to create a compelling new concept. “Your chocolate is in my peanut butter!” “Your peanut butter is in my chocolate!” While I won’t claim this post…
Recently I’ve really been taken by one of Apple’s viral videos — and not just because I love all things Apple. In just three minutes, “Apple at Work — The Underdogs”…
We regularly talk about brand standards here in the Something to Say space (see The Elements of Style and Respect the Logo, just to name a couple). These guidelines are…
My partner Tom and I recently had an amazing experience at a local restaurant. Although our server was only 19 years old, she had already learned how to provide superior…
Klocke Design returns to Vendopolis for another exciting adventure of the Brand Sentinel, in… We find our hero making an emergency run to the Vendopolis Walmart… The Brand Sentinel grumbled…
Several months ago, I was half-listening to NPR when I heard:My ears perked up.I grew up on Saturday morning cartoons, and — of course — Schoolhouse Rock.Bob Dorough, a…
I’ve been intrigued by the Nest thermostat for several years. From the photos and store promotions I’ve seen, it looks like a beautifully simple device with elegant design. So when…
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