When designing the logotype of a brand, it is important to define some limits to how much information it delivers. Brand redesign is a task that can lead to inadvertently stuffing too many hidden messages into a logo, leading to what I call 'brand mysticism.' Airbnb fell prey to that recently, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Huion GT-220 drawing tablet: Owner’s review
August 14, 2014 by 23 Comments
After roughly seven years of using a Wacom Cintiq 12WX, it was time to upgrade. Two options were available: stick with Wacom and fork out $2,000 for the Cintiq 22HD or go with an alternative tablet from the emerging Chinese market. As an Adobe Suite user, the issue of drivers steered me … [Read more...]
Grassroots movements move any industry forward
August 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The propelling force of any industry, domaining included, is the people that form it. Beyond any unions, organizations, associations and clubs, the core of any industry is what constitutes the grassroots movement it's defined by. The domain industry is not an exception, and this is witnessed … [Read more...]
The never-ending ‘Squatter’ vs ‘Investor’ debate
August 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
Cybersquatter. These days the media reports seem to drop the "cyber" part; an apparent fallout with the writings of William Gibson and his "cyberpunk" novels. Squatters are, according to the popularization given to the term by various digital pulp media, anyone who decides to spend money on a … [Read more...]
Domain theft is a threat to your business
August 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
A major Internet publication is currently working on an extensive article covering the theft of domains, and they reached out to consult me on such incidents. Over the course of a dozen or so years, I've assisted with the identification and recovery of roughly twenty domains, in more than ten … [Read more...]
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