Transparency isn’t just for the others. It’s also for ourselves. What does the reflection look like? How much can we … More
Tag: coffee culture
Glamour
Much of our work isn’t glamorous. There’s way more to be done off-stage. But, this might be the most important … More
Froth
Sometimes we need to agitate in order to deliver something smooth. When is the creation of a wake necessary in … More
Complementary
Some things are meant to go together, like coffee and cake. But perhaps, it’s all made up. Maybe no pairings … More
Order
Most of the time, the natural state of things isn’t in a straight line. It’s more random. Yet, we tend … More
Refreshments
Everyone needs a recharge. Might as well make a break count. Break with purpose.
Dependency
Who makes it go? Can one work without the other? How much more can we accomplish when we work together? … More
Heaping
Piling more on is rarely the best solution. Finding our way to the least amount more often leads to better … More
Standing Guard
The opposite of vulnerability…to prevent being seen, to guard against the exposure of fear. It serves the status quo, but … More
Tamping
It only works if the material being tamped is the right size. Too coarse or too fine doesn’t yield the … More
Trapped
Foam is formed when gas is trapped in a liquid. Capture it just the right way and it becomes artful. … More
Granular
The closer we choose to see, the more granular the subject becomes. This is where the interesting parts lie…the imperfection, … More
Boxed In
Perhaps the constraints are self imposed. Or, they’re put upon us. Either way, it’s up to us to see how … More
When The Smoke Clears
What’s left when we remove the noise, the filters, the make-up? What does the authentic look like? More importantly, are … More
Making Sense
A knight walked into a coffee shop… Of course it doesn’t make sense…to us. Context starts local, until the story … More
The Lab
The scientific process requires experimentation. Theories proven or disproven. Rinse and repeat…find better. Creative acts, like leadership, are based on … More
Art
Left or right? Up or down? Which way is correct? Is there a correct? Art has different rules than designing … More
Handmade
Why does it taste better? Why does craftsmanship matter? Handmade vs. machine? Why do we bother?
Coffee Tasting
Collaboration and group review can help reach consensus and find a way forward. But, our bias to agree might also … More
Get the Camera Out 