Is there a future for boring technology?

A friend of mine emailed me this article—it made me laugh and ponder—check it out.

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What’s the Universe made of?

The Universe is made of stories, not atoms.
Muriel Rukeyser, poet

My 2¢: Do people want more links to facebook pages, tweets, etc., or do they want meaningful stories from people continue reading

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Isn’t a true story well-told a beautiful thing?

A true story, well-told, resonates with people.

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Why good design matters

Good design creates visibility.
And visibility invites trial.

Case in point: The new packaging for the rye bread buns by Kohberg, the largest manufacturer of bread in Denmark.

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Why ideas have lonely childhoods

“And just as Steve loved ideas, and loved making stuff, he treated the process of creativity with a rare and a wonderful reverence. You see, I think he better than anyone understood continue reading

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How to be creative

Ask: What would people love?

Case in point: Luxy Vespa Helmet—an iconic helmet for casual motorcycle riding by Daniel Don Chang.

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What can a postage stamp teach us about business

“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.”
—Josh Billings

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How to ensure that your niche is instantly recognized

The above phone (coming soon) is probably not going to be the most advanced phone around.
But that’s ok.
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Why good design matters

Good design creates visibility.
And visibility invites trial.
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What’s branding?

Via truecoffee.com

My 2¢: Branding = designing & managing an attractive package for a business idea.

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