What makes the art valuable? How does our relationship with the piece change if the artist is famous? Or, unknown?…
Wrapper
The wrapper matters. The sights, smells, sounds, artistic touch. They all change the experience in some way. How can we…
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…
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…
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…
Honored
Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection…
Take Me
Leadership is about enrollment…getting others to join us on our journey. What can we do to compel someone to come…
Skylight
Too often we’re closed off, afraid to let someone in. What if we took a chance and opened a small…
Today
Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start…
Spinning
An important part of putting on the show is making a selection which has the power to change someone. Our…
Collectible
What makes something worth keeping, cherishing and perhaps showing off? What special and unique characteristics are required? Are we collectible?…
Weathered
It’s more than old and tired. It’s been through something. It’s stood for something. It means something. If it could…
Distracted
It’s easy to shift attention elsewhere…now more than ever before. Convenient isn’t always helpful. It can get in the way.…
Culture Signals
As soon as we walk in we know it. The sights, sounds, smells…they’re all signals. We know what comes next…
Confusion
Clarity is important if we want people to engage. Being specific is a vital part of design, both in service…
Rules
Rules are important. They keep us organized, efficient and productive. But more importantly, they create harmony within our community. We…
Itch
We all have an itch to scratch. Sometimes, it’s something bugging us, an unsolved problem or annoyance. But, some itches…
Artist
When does the art start? What makes an artist? Is it the paint or pen? Or, perhaps it’s when the…
Chew On It
Pause…give it a chance to develop. See what else finds its way in. It might get better. It probably won’t…
Get the Camera Out 