In our modern times of “dot coms” and companies that come and go, it’s often easy to overlook businesses who have a long track record and have yet to go belly up in the uncertain economy.
While a lot goes into the success of a company, let alone one that’s been around for over a hundred years, there are some specific examples we, as small business owners, can learn from each one of them.
On my morning rounds I noticed this item, at The Atlantic, called Tesla’s Letterhead Is So Much Better Than Edison’s and I can’t help but ask just what “better” means?
Ever since I got a hold of my mom’s Brownie camera when I was about 5 I’ve been fascinated with old cameras. When I was a teenager I used to scour the thrift stores in search interesting looking old pieces. I didn’t care if they worked or not (although I did come across a few working cameras which I made pretty good use of when I went off to art school), it was more just the design of the things.
Depending on how one defines it, some would consider the cave paintings in Lascaux, France or the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt could be considered graphic design. That poses a bit of a conundrum when it comes to exploring the, “history of graphic design” though! There is also a lot of cross over between design and art, even today.
Putting in as much time on computers as most of us do it really makes a difference when you’re not in pain. People may think that computer work is “easy” or doesn’t take a toll on the body, but it most certainly does. Sitting for long periods, computer eye fatigue, and of course the dreaded carpal tunnel syndrome are all things a designer (or anyone who works at the computer long hours) can fall victim to.
Take a coffee break with us and find some fun, odd or unusual stuff on the web!
Ever since I got a hold of my mom’s Brownie camera when I was about 5 I’ve been fascinated with old cameras. When I was a teenager I used to scour the thrift stores in search interesting looking old pieces. I didn’t care if they worked or not (although I did come across a few working cameras which I made pretty good use of when I went off to art school), it was more just the design of the things.
Depending on how one defines it, some would consider the cave paintings in Lascaux, France or the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt could be considered graphic design. That poses a bit of a conundrum when it comes to exploring the, “history of graphic design” though! There is also a lot of cross over between design and art, even today.
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