Genius

How do we determine genius? Who’s it reserved for? Hint…it’s for all of us. We just need to choose to … More

Trapped

It’s really hard to keep air under water. The physics are working against us. Somehow, the bubbles make their way … More

Sometimes, the exposed makes the most sense. It reveals the story or gives us the proper context. But, it could … More

Wherever we’re going, there’s almost certainly some light at the end. If it’s too dark, choose a different path. It … More

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

Look closely…closer still. Visibility is often there if we choose to see something.

What’s at the intersection? Opposing views perhaps? Conflicting designs or uses? What can we do to improve harmony when different … More

Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection … More

Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start … More

It’s more than old and tired. It’s been through something. It’s stood for something. It means something. If it could … More

It’s easy to shift attention elsewhere…now more than ever before. Convenient isn’t always helpful. It can get in the way. … More

Clarity is important if we want people to engage. Being specific is a vital part of design, both in service … More

…tells a story about our journey, who we are and perhaps who we wish to become. But, our story about … More

Some material is meant to let things through, to breathe. Another is designed to fasten. And another to repel the … More

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

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

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

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

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

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