What you call something changes it
A reader from New Zealand dared me to describe “design” in one sentence.
I took the challenge.
A reader from New Zealand dared me to describe “design” in one sentence.
I took the challenge.
Good design matters.
Why?
How much time do I have?
Not much? Ok, in short:
Because good design creates visibility. And visibility

And the answer is: You bet.
Why? In short:
a. Repetition is a convincing argument.
No matter how acute an experience, our memory of it fades over time.
A few days ago, I purchased a pair of cabin socks from Roots Canada.

Image via Roots Canada
Below is the pictures of the bag in which my new cabin socks were handed over to
From its humble beginnings over a century ago, Pepsi has grown to become one of the best-known, most-loved products throughout the world. So, does it
A true story, well-told, resonates with people.
Case in point: The opening line from a story about Jell-o (a

Design creates visibility.
And visibility invites trial.
And trial invites advocacy.
Of course, trial invites




Photo credit: Paul L. Newby II via petefecteau
Artist and designer Pete Fecteau spent the better part of 2010 creating a mosaic
The only thing standing between greatness and you is you.
Standing out in any business is simple.
You simply need to be driven by excellence more than your competitors are.
Greatness
It’s your job is to create a constant stream of opportunities for your target audience to experience your brand. The good news is: you don’t have to