January 31, 2017
A new recipe for creative work
The classic recipe for creative work is: creative brief + talent = creative work This…
January 22, 2017
Solving problems close to home
It’s striking how easy it is to see other people’s problems. Other countries, other communities,…
January 12, 2017
Rules to design by
I have given a lot of thought over the years about how to work as…
January 5, 2017
Why we make?
Most creative people I know have always made things. Making something — art, music, dinner…
December 19, 2015
Adobe + Flickr. I’m matchmaking now.
I wish Adobe would buy Flickr. I use both Adobe and Flickr products. All my photos…
August 8, 2013
What is creative strategy?
I am a big fan of having a creative strategy, a clear approach to getting…
August 1, 2013
Why I started Smart Hive
I decided to start Smart Hive, an agency focused on information design, data visualization and…