What needs to happen in order for something to stand the test of time? How does it become a classic? … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Respect
Respect begins with us. Do we respect our own legacy enough to establish discipline and boundaries for ourselves? How can … More
Unknown
What makes the art valuable? How does our relationship with the piece change if the artist is famous? Or, unknown? … More
Wrapper
The wrapper matters. The sights, smells, sounds, artistic touch. They all change the experience in some way. How can we … More
Light at The End
Wherever we’re going, there’s almost certainly some light at the end. If it’s too dark, choose a different path. It … More
Someone’s Watching
It’s not a question if someone’s watching. There’s almost always a record of what we do. The real questions is…how … More
Reflections
Look closely…closer still. Visibility is often there if we choose to see something.
Intersection
What’s at the intersection? Opposing views perhaps? Conflicting designs or uses? What can we do to improve harmony when different … More
Honored
Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection … More
Take Me
Leadership is about enrollment…getting others to join us on our journey. What can we do to compel someone to come … More
Skylight
Too often we’re closed off, afraid to let someone in. What if we took a chance and opened a small … More
Today
Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start … More
Spinning
An important part of putting on the show is making a selection which has the power to change someone. Our … More
Collectible
What makes something worth keeping, cherishing and perhaps showing off? What special and unique characteristics are required? Are we collectible? … More
Weathered
It’s more than old and tired. It’s been through something. It’s stood for something. It means something. If it could … More
Distracted
It’s easy to shift attention elsewhere…now more than ever before. Convenient isn’t always helpful. It can get in the way. … More
Culture Signals
As soon as we walk in we know it. The sights, sounds, smells…they’re all signals. We know what comes next … More
Confusion
Clarity is important if we want people to engage. Being specific is a vital part of design, both in service … More
Rules
Rules are important. They keep us organized, efficient and productive. But more importantly, they create harmony within our community. We … More
Itch
We all have an itch to scratch. Sometimes, it’s something bugging us, an unsolved problem or annoyance. But, some itches … More