Effect

The analog note makes a different impression than something digital. Handwritten vs. typed. New cup vs. old. Handmade vs. manufactured. … More

Froth

Sometimes we need to agitate in order to deliver something smooth. When is the creation of a wake necessary in … More

Mouse Trap

Of course it might not work. Part of building a better mouse trap, or using one to build something else, … More

Blemish

There’s the natural kind. The kind which makes something undeniably unique. And then, there’s a fake kind. The kind we … More

Attention

What does it take to command attention? More importantly, how long does it last? We earn attention when there’s a … More

Strange

At some point, it’s out of bounds. It’s beyond normal. This can be a good thing when seeking attention. But, … More

Scary Monsters

Most of the things we are afraid of are amplified or completely made up…in our own minds. It’s a rarity … More

Hog Tied

Sometimes we feel helpless, stymied by everything around us. The constraints are real. But, instead of looking beyond them, perhaps … More

Guarded

It’s nice to have protection. But, it changes the mood. Knowing how little to add might be more important than … More

Sticky

An idea, thought, wisdom or insight isn’t likely to travel well unless it’s sticky. Just like the song we can’t … More

Undesigned

Sometimes, nothing seems to work, to fit, to complement each other. It’s out of whack. It’s not that it won’t … More

Complementary

Some things are meant to go together, like coffee and cake. But perhaps, it’s all made up. Maybe no pairings … More

Unfamiliar

Most of the time we know. Or, we have clues. Sometimes, it’s a complete surprise. Adventure is one of the … More

Nostalgia

Interestingly, our longing for the past is often a narrow view. Surely, there are reasons to avoid going there. But, … More

Sieve

Separating the wanted from the unwanted requires holding something or someone back. We build systems, processes, examinations and entire cultures … More

Peeling

Most of our ideas, viewpoint and beliefs are layered and compounded over time. They start in one form and end … More

Golden Brown

…light, crispy and baked. Perhaps we can see the true colors despite their absence if we have enough clues. If … More

Raw

Raw implies unfinished, as in raw talent. Virtually everything begins as raw. We need raw to make usable and better … More

Odd

If we’re going to make something for someone, we need to decide…who’s it for? The more strange, unique and niche, … More

Scun

That moment when we don’t know whether to be scared or we’re having fun. Sometimes mixed signals are quite appropriate…they … More