Category Archives: The Art of Communication
Art Resources for Game Creation
One of things I constantly run into is “where to find new images?” I believe that most designers have this ongoing issue–and it doesn’t help that we should be very conscious of the rights of the image creator. This is
Art Resources for Game Creation
One of things I constantly run into is “where to find new images?” I believe that most designers have this ongoing issue–and it doesn’t help that we should be very conscious of the rights of the image creator. This is
How to avoid writing badly.
Reblogged from Author Solutions – The Indie Book Writers Blog | Self Publishing | Get Published: For many years of my career, I was a creative director at an ad agency and one thing I would tell the writers on
How to avoid writing badly.
Reblogged from Author Solutions – The Indie Book Writers Blog | Self Publishing | Get Published: For many years of my career, I was a creative director at an ad agency and one thing I would tell the writers on
How to Post Your Blog Article to Your LinkedIn Profile & Discussion Group
The following instructions allow you to post your blog article to your profile and to any discussion groups you belong to. Assuming you have a WordPress blog: SETUP 1. Login 2. Go to your dashboard 3. Go to Settings >
How to Post Your Blog Article to Your LinkedIn Profile & Discussion Group
The following instructions allow you to post your blog article to your profile and to any discussion groups you belong to. Assuming you have a WordPress blog: SETUP 1. Login 2. Go to your dashboard 3. Go to Settings >
Limbaugh Announces New Fragrance
Conservative radio talker Rush Limbaugh has taken one step further in creating a full-fledged lifestyle brand by announcing the launch of a new fragrance called “Rush.” The musky, some might say musty, scent with a hint of cinnamon and black
Limbaugh Announces New Fragrance
Conservative radio talker Rush Limbaugh has taken one step further in creating a full-fledged lifestyle brand by announcing the launch of a new fragrance called “Rush.” The musky, some might say musty, scent with a hint of cinnamon and black
3 Simple Recession-Proof Businesses
Thinking of starting a new business? Any good business person knows that there are opportunities in every economic climate. It’s a matter of seeing trends and knowing how and when to act. See the trend under the news increased environmental
3 Simple Recession-Proof Businesses
Thinking of starting a new business? Any good business person knows that there are opportunities in every economic climate. It’s a matter of seeing trends and knowing how and when to act. See the trend under the news increased environmental
Found: Interactive Design at Grocery Store
~ or A Rose is a Rose is a Rose, Except When it’s Trash. In California, we have three different ways to discard trash: landfill, compost, and recycling; there is a lot of confusion regarding what goes where. Americans are always in a
Found: Interactive Design at Grocery Store
~ or A Rose is a Rose is a Rose, Except When it’s Trash. In California, we have three different ways to discard trash: landfill, compost, and recycling; there is a lot of confusion regarding what goes where. Americans are always in a
Disk Utility’s hidden talents | Macworld
by Ted Landau, Macworld.com Jun 5, 2006 12:00 am Poor Disk Utility. It seems fated to remain one of Mac OS X’s most underappreciated utilities. If you’ve even launched it at all, chances are you haven’t gone beyond using its
Disk Utility’s hidden talents | Macworld
by Ted Landau, Macworld.com Jun 5, 2006 12:00 am Poor Disk Utility. It seems fated to remain one of Mac OS X’s most underappreciated utilities. If you’ve even launched it at all, chances are you haven’t gone beyond using its
A Free Art Deco Font for Professional Designers
Download this beautiful, free font: CASSANNET >>
How to Post Your Email Address Online (while avoiding spammers)
Be careful of posting your email address online. A favorite technique of spammers is to “scrape” websites for email addresses. Then they can not only spam you but use your email address to send out spam to others. One way
How to Post Your Email Address Online (while avoiding spammers)
Be careful of posting your email address online. A favorite technique of spammers is to “scrape” websites for email addresses. Then they can not only spam you but use your email address to send out spam to others. One way
Funding Your Small Business With Crowd Funding
The JOBS Act The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Obama this week, wipes away a batch of regulatory restrictions on small companies. The CROWDFUND Act will enable any US citizen to invest at least
Funding Your Small Business With Crowd Funding
The JOBS Act The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Obama this week, wipes away a batch of regulatory restrictions on small companies. The CROWDFUND Act will enable any US citizen to invest at least
Short History of Web Design
For those who are not techhies or propeller-heads, I thought it might be time for a review of website design history. This short article is a technical background to support my other articles on WordPress, and why you might want
Short History of Web Design
For those who are not techhies or propeller-heads, I thought it might be time for a review of website design history. This short article is a technical background to support my other articles on WordPress, and why you might want
Tips on How to Get Your WordPress Website Up Quickly
There are three basic ways to get your website up quickly. You have to decide which one appeals to you. This article assumes that you want to run a dynamic site that updates information regularly and for that reason, comes
Tips on How to Get Your WordPress Website Up Quickly
There are three basic ways to get your website up quickly. You have to decide which one appeals to you. This article assumes that you want to run a dynamic site that updates information regularly and for that reason, comes
Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Go-Daddy
I can’t tell you the amount of times people have asked me about web hosting services. Which one is the best? Since they registered their domain name with GoDaddy, they naturally think that this is the way to go, but
Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Go-Daddy
I can’t tell you the amount of times people have asked me about web hosting services. Which one is the best? Since they registered their domain name with GoDaddy, they naturally think that this is the way to go, but
You Deserve a Medal: Honors on the Path to True Love
I won’t say that the cover of this book deserves a medal (which is surprising, since it was designed by a designer), but I found myself laughing myself silly at the premise: For over two thousand years, heroic deeds and
You Deserve a Medal: Honors on the Path to True Love
I won’t say that the cover of this book deserves a medal (which is surprising, since it was designed by a designer), but I found myself laughing myself silly at the premise: For over two thousand years, heroic deeds and
Steal Like an Artist (book trailer)
This is one book I would like to have designed and written. In fact I may steal the idea… (wait a minute, I already published a book like this) Pocket Parallel Mind About the Author Austin Kleon is a writer
Steal Like an Artist (book trailer)
This is one book I would like to have designed and written. In fact I may steal the idea… (wait a minute, I already published a book like this) Pocket Parallel Mind About the Author Austin Kleon is a writer
An Inspirational Website by Top Graphic Designer
These days it is hard for a designer to find inspiring websites online. Most websites — including 3 of my own — are made in PHP and CSS, which limits a lot of fun, creative interactive goodies and design elements
An Inspirational Website by Top Graphic Designer
These days it is hard for a designer to find inspiring websites online. Most websites — including 3 of my own — are made in PHP and CSS, which limits a lot of fun, creative interactive goodies and design elements
The 5 Elements of a Great Book
There are five elements to a great book—only one is your content. To create a successful book, you need: 1. A great concept 2. A catchy title 3. An outstanding cover, and book interior (design) 4. Good editing (content and
The 5 Elements of a Great Book
There are five elements to a great book—only one is your content. To create a successful book, you need: 1. A great concept 2. A catchy title 3. An outstanding cover, and book interior (design) 4. Good editing (content and
Need a Book Cover? Tips on How to Hire & Work With a Designer
Your cover is one of the main areas where you SHOULD absolutely spend money. However, remember to do your due diligence first: Find a real graphic designer, not a pseudo designer. These days a lot of people call themselves “designers”
Need a Book Cover? Tips on How to Hire & Work With a Designer
Your cover is one of the main areas where you SHOULD absolutely spend money. However, remember to do your due diligence first: Find a real graphic designer, not a pseudo designer. These days a lot of people call themselves “designers”
Pinterest Changes the Face of Social Media
Pinterest is a vision board-styled social photo sharing website and app where users can create and manage theme-based image collections. The mission statement of Pinterest is to connect everyone in the world through shared tastes and the “things” they find
Pinterest Changes the Face of Social Media
Pinterest is a vision board-styled social photo sharing website and app where users can create and manage theme-based image collections. The mission statement of Pinterest is to connect everyone in the world through shared tastes and the “things” they find
How to Load a RSS feed into the Main Page of Self-hosted Installation
I have been working to update my websites by condensing them down and putting most into a WordPress shell. It’s been a challenge, because my blog Parallel Mind has a MailChimp mailing list, AND a following from WordPress (Twitter, Facebook).
How to Load a RSS feed into the Main Page of Self-hosted Installation
I have been working to update my websites by condensing them down and putting most into a WordPress shell. It’s been a challenge, because my blog Parallel Mind has a MailChimp mailing list, AND a following from WordPress (Twitter, Facebook).
What Font is That? WordPress Theme Fonts
Ever wonder what fonts a WordPress Theme like Chateau uses? Check out this very convenient list from this amazing resource: http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/theme-fonts/.
What Font is That? WordPress Theme Fonts
Ever wonder what fonts a WordPress Theme like Chateau uses? Check out this very convenient list from this amazing resource: http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/theme-fonts/.
Bird Seed, a rather unconventional book on social media
My new book, Bird Seed, a rather unconventional book on social media, is available in print and as an eBook. How do you get your fresh Bird Seed? Paperback book $12.98 Kindle Edition $4.99 All other Ebook formats (pdf, epub,
Bird Seed, a rather unconventional book on social media
My new book, Bird Seed, a rather unconventional book on social media, is available in print and as an eBook. How do you get your fresh Bird Seed? Paperback book $12.98 Kindle Edition $4.99 All other Ebook formats (pdf, epub,
A Book Illustrator I Admire
Barry Moser (born 1940) is a renowned artist, most famous as a printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature. He studied with Leonard Baskin.[1] Some of his most celebrated work has been his illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures
A Book Illustrator I Admire
Barry Moser (born 1940) is a renowned artist, most famous as a printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature. He studied with Leonard Baskin.[1] Some of his most celebrated work has been his illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures
Advertising & Information Overload
It’s amazing how a philosopher from 1755 predicted the current age. I wrote about how people cannot stand any more information, especially in the form of advertising, in my new book: Bird Seed, an unconventional book on social media The
Advertising & Information Overload
It’s amazing how a philosopher from 1755 predicted the current age. I wrote about how people cannot stand any more information, especially in the form of advertising, in my new book: Bird Seed, an unconventional book on social media The
Success Talking to Your Boss
One of the best skills a designer can learn is how to talk to the left-brain types. What is important to them? That is how you should frame every point you make. Here is a list of left-brain values: time
Success Talking to Your Boss
One of the best skills a designer can learn is how to talk to the left-brain types. What is important to them? That is how you should frame every point you make. Here is a list of left-brain values: time
How Do Creative People Use Twitter?
A few weeks ago I posted a question on LinkedIn to see how creative people were using Twitter. Do You Have Any Unusual Ways to Use Twitter? I have been tweeting excerpts from my book for the last two weeks
How Do Creative People Use Twitter?
A few weeks ago I posted a question on LinkedIn to see how creative people were using Twitter. Do You Have Any Unusual Ways to Use Twitter? I have been tweeting excerpts from my book for the last two weeks
How to Be the Perfect Client, So Your Designer Goes the Xtra Mile for You
DESIGN IS A PARTNERSHIP When you engage a designer, you enter into a partnership. Your designer will go the extra mile for you if you are the perfect client, just as you should be willing to go the extra mile
How to Be the Perfect Client, So Your Designer Goes the Xtra Mile for You
DESIGN IS A PARTNERSHIP When you engage a designer, you enter into a partnership. Your designer will go the extra mile for you if you are the perfect client, just as you should be willing to go the extra mile
Take It From This Successful Blogger, Social Media is a Pain in the —-
File under Hilarious: An article, posted by a blogger who is on his way to three million visitors, proposes solving the physical ailments caused by a life in front of the computer with — guess what? — a computer program
Take It From This Successful Blogger, Social Media is a Pain in the —-
File under Hilarious: An article, posted by a blogger who is on his way to three million visitors, proposes solving the physical ailments caused by a life in front of the computer with — guess what? — a computer program
The World’s Most Popular Blogs
I had a question for WordPress today, but as the answer was not forthcoming from my favorite CMS, I went to the web to find out: What are the most popular blogs out there today? “Top 20 Most Popular Blog
The World’s Most Popular Blogs
I had a question for WordPress today, but as the answer was not forthcoming from my favorite CMS, I went to the web to find out: What are the most popular blogs out there today? “Top 20 Most Popular Blog
The Future of Banned Books
My local library has a glass display case at the entrance for themed exhibits of books. This month they are having an exhibit of banned books. Whoever does the display has a great sense of design; they have placed a
The Future of Banned Books
My local library has a glass display case at the entrance for themed exhibits of books. This month they are having an exhibit of banned books. Whoever does the display has a great sense of design; they have placed a
Stop Computer Theft with Prey
Prey is a lightweight application that will help you track and find your laptop if it ever gets stolen. It works in all operating systems and not only is it Open Source but also completely free. Recover what is rightfully
Stop Computer Theft with Prey
Prey is a lightweight application that will help you track and find your laptop if it ever gets stolen. It works in all operating systems and not only is it Open Source but also completely free. Recover what is rightfully
The Perfect Twitter Tool: What Twitter Should Have Been
A lot of people use Tweetdeck, but I find it cumbersome. You have to download and install it on your computer, plus it often didn’t work properly. In comparison, let me recommend Hootsuite, an online application that does everything that
The Perfect Twitter Tool: What Twitter Should Have Been
A lot of people use Tweetdeck, but I find it cumbersome. You have to download and install it on your computer, plus it often didn’t work properly. In comparison, let me recommend Hootsuite, an online application that does everything that
Find the Unfindable: 12 Ways to Find Anyone’s Personal Email Address
12 Tips and Tricks to Hunt Down Personal Email Addresses‘ Now, when I say “personal” email address, I’m not talking about a Gmail, Hotmail or AOL account exclusively. I’m also referring to their personal company email address, Web hosting domain
Find the Unfindable: 12 Ways to Find Anyone’s Personal Email Address
12 Tips and Tricks to Hunt Down Personal Email Addresses‘ Now, when I say “personal” email address, I’m not talking about a Gmail, Hotmail or AOL account exclusively. I’m also referring to their personal company email address, Web hosting domain
Mercedes-Benz Logo Evolution
Anyone who loves logos will love this site. Here is an article about the evolution of the Mercedes-Benz logo. http://www.logodesignlove.com/mercedes-benz-logo-evolution
Mercedes-Benz Logo Evolution
Anyone who loves logos will love this site. Here is an article about the evolution of the Mercedes-Benz logo. http://www.logodesignlove.com/mercedes-benz-logo-evolution
The End of The Consumer Culture
A society based upon consumers is not a culture, it’s a profit machine for the increasingly few at the top of the feeding chain. The end result is the erosion of the economic base for this society as more and
The End of The Consumer Culture
A society based upon consumers is not a culture, it’s a profit machine for the increasingly few at the top of the feeding chain. The end result is the erosion of the economic base for this society as more and
Creative Copywriting on Twitter
Fun With Creative Copywriting; Parallel Mind Giveaway December 2, 2009 They say that people need to see an ad quite a few times before they take action, so I have been posting Tweets for my 2-for-1 book sale on Twitter until
Creative Copywriting on Twitter
Fun With Creative Copywriting; Parallel Mind Giveaway December 2, 2009 They say that people need to see an ad quite a few times before they take action, so I have been posting Tweets for my 2-for-1 book sale on Twitter until
Mac Boots With Num-Lock on and Can’t Get It Off? Here’s One Solution.
This morning, I noticed a perplexing problem: the function of numlock was reversed. When I turned on my macbook on the caps lock key and num lock key were already lit. When I typed my characters are in lower case
Mac Boots With Num-Lock on and Can’t Get It Off? Here’s One Solution.
This morning, I noticed a perplexing problem: the function of numlock was reversed. When I turned on my macbook on the caps lock key and num lock key were already lit. When I typed my characters are in lower case
What Makes a Site Sticky? Your Sticky Site Could be Featured in My Next Video
A sticky website is one that you can’t leave. Sometimes it is a matter of a technical wiz-bang Flash interface, or it may be just that the site leads you on and on down a path of deliciously sticky choices.
What Makes a Site Sticky? Your Sticky Site Could be Featured in My Next Video
A sticky website is one that you can’t leave. Sometimes it is a matter of a technical wiz-bang Flash interface, or it may be just that the site leads you on and on down a path of deliciously sticky choices.
The Good Morning Art Project: Another Creative Use of Twitter
Some people might not call this art, instead it is what we information designers have been doing all along. From Wikipedia: Information design began as a subset of, or synonym for, graphic design[citation needed] and is often taught as part
The Good Morning Art Project: Another Creative Use of Twitter
Some people might not call this art, instead it is what we information designers have been doing all along. From Wikipedia: Information design began as a subset of, or synonym for, graphic design[citation needed] and is often taught as part
Squeezing a Book Through Twitter, 140 Characters at a Time
I have been sharing my book, Parallel Mind, The Art of Creativity, through Twitter, by Tweeting excerpts in the form of quotes. I post quotes whenever I am online. The first 45 pages of my book gave me over 50
Squeezing a Book Through Twitter, 140 Characters at a Time
I have been sharing my book, Parallel Mind, The Art of Creativity, through Twitter, by Tweeting excerpts in the form of quotes. I post quotes whenever I am online. The first 45 pages of my book gave me over 50
Tweeting for a Living: Big Businesses Hire Tweeters
Tweet for hire: More big businesses hire tweeters By HEATHER LALLEY (AP) – 4 hours ago CHICAGO — People around the world interact with Alecia Dantico all day. Usually, though, they don’t know whether she’s young or old, male or
Tweeting for a Living: Big Businesses Hire Tweeters
Tweet for hire: More big businesses hire tweeters By HEATHER LALLEY (AP) – 4 hours ago CHICAGO — People around the world interact with Alecia Dantico all day. Usually, though, they don’t know whether she’s young or old, male or
Funky Graphics on Your Browser? Text Scrambled and Illegible?
I recently had a funky problem on my Mac that really flummoxed me. Here is a picture that shows a page from my own site: it has heavy black diagonal lines and triangular boxes slashing across the page. I discovered
Funky Graphics on Your Browser? Text Scrambled and Illegible?
I recently had a funky problem on my Mac that really flummoxed me. Here is a picture that shows a page from my own site: it has heavy black diagonal lines and triangular boxes slashing across the page. I discovered
Time To Impact: Turn Around a Town in 365 days
Time To Impact The Idea… Turn around Paterson, one of the largest and poorest cities in New Jersey, –180 degrees in 365 days. A short time. A big impact… Watch the teaser trailer… We have assembled a talented film and
Time To Impact: Turn Around a Town in 365 days
Time To Impact The Idea… Turn around Paterson, one of the largest and poorest cities in New Jersey, –180 degrees in 365 days. A short time. A big impact… Watch the teaser trailer… We have assembled a talented film and
Social Media Marketing: You Have to Give to Get
These days, content seems to be king. But in order to get the eyes you desire, it seems that you have to provide lots of free content first. I like to explain to my clients who wish to market themselves
Social Media Marketing: You Have to Give to Get
These days, content seems to be king. But in order to get the eyes you desire, it seems that you have to provide lots of free content first. I like to explain to my clients who wish to market themselves
Catch a New Wave in Social Interaction
Web surfers should like this; coming later this year, Google launches the Wave, a new form of communication and collaboration. I imagine that Wiki’s are the inspiration for this new medium. Google’s Wave is equal parts conversation and document. Using
Catch a New Wave in Social Interaction
Web surfers should like this; coming later this year, Google launches the Wave, a new form of communication and collaboration. I imagine that Wiki’s are the inspiration for this new medium. Google’s Wave is equal parts conversation and document. Using
Designers with Double Lives
I produce tutorials for graphic designers for Graphics.com/learning. My topic has evolved over the last few months to be more editorial and inspirational than instructional. The latest tutorial is entitled, “Designers with Double Lives.” It is about designers who follow
Designers with Double Lives
I produce tutorials for graphic designers for Graphics.com/learning. My topic has evolved over the last few months to be more editorial and inspirational than instructional. The latest tutorial is entitled, “Designers with Double Lives.” It is about designers who follow
The Art of Interactive Design
I am both a designer and an artist. That is to say, I was educated as a fine artist, and later went into design. Design started out as a coping technique and then grew into an amazing medium for my
The Art of Interactive Design
I am both a designer and an artist. That is to say, I was educated as a fine artist, and later went into design. Design started out as a coping technique and then grew into an amazing medium for my
Sales Principles at the Heart of any Marketing Stategy
Good sales principles are the heart of any marketing strategy. Here are my top ten: 1. Know your product / service. 2. Know the needs of your customer. 3. Give them exactly what they need now, and for their near
Sales Principles at the Heart of any Marketing Stategy
Good sales principles are the heart of any marketing strategy. Here are my top ten: 1. Know your product / service. 2. Know the needs of your customer. 3. Give them exactly what they need now, and for their near
Tips on How to Build an Online Presence
Whether you are selling a product, promoting a business, trying to find a new job, or building your own brand, you need to know how to promote these days. The rules have changed. No longer can we advertise directly —
Tips on How to Build an Online Presence
Whether you are selling a product, promoting a business, trying to find a new job, or building your own brand, you need to know how to promote these days. The rules have changed. No longer can we advertise directly —
Marketing for “Dummies”
I have always disliked the titles of the Dummy series, even as I know it draws attention (and makes sales). I am not a dummy, but I will pick up a book with that title, just because I know it
Marketing for “Dummies”
I have always disliked the titles of the Dummy series, even as I know it draws attention (and makes sales). I am not a dummy, but I will pick up a book with that title, just because I know it
