Being nominated is often more important than winning an award. I didn't come up with this remarkable observation, Frank Schilling did - despite winning the Domainer of the Year award three times at TRAFFIC. Nomination is an indication of appreciation, a floating pointer above one's virtual head … [Read more...]
TRAFFIC ballot: Let women take the lead
August 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There is no doubt that every industry is male dominated due to an artificial imbalance caused by our very own society. This does not mean women professionals aren't as good, it means they aren't given equal opportunities to show their skills in a professional setting that respects and emphasizes … [Read more...]
The mysticism of the new World Trade Center logo
August 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
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...]
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...]
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