Curiosity Killed the Cat?
Sometime towards the end of the Middle Ages, there lived a very special cat. For the purpose of this fictitious […]
Using Social Networks to Build Belief
In 2020, almost twice as many people logged onto Reddit as subscribed to a newspaper. The number of people who […]
In Need of Shared Beliefs
As I drove to the office this morning, I heeded a newly installed stop sign placed at an intersection that […]
An Old Guy’s Advice for High School Graduates
A few years ago, I was giving a presentation to a group of students at my alma mater. A woman […]
Finding common ground on climate change
The consequences of climate change are real. It’s time to focus on the opportunities. Last week, I found myself driving […]
Mapping and Understanding Change
Many years ago, in an attempt to create a broader middle class, the Clinton administration experimented with housing. They created […]
Preparing Ourselves for Change
My wife is passionate about her alma mater. This week, she was texting friends about booking a house near campus […]
A Time for Optimism
We are in desperate need of optimism today. I believe it could save us. Now, I’m not talking about blissful […]
Brick & Mortar is Back
The online marketplace completely disrupted the retail shopping experience. But one of the original disruptors, Amazon, is steadily making their […]
Chances are, you’re reading this post on a telephoenician.
“Sing, O muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans.” This line, […]
Here’s to change
We’ve been struggling with an identity problem for years. If I were to ask you to describe us to a friend or coworker, what would you say? Would you portray us as a printing company—a proficient manufacturer of books and direct mail? Would you describe us as engineers of experiential graphics—producing trade show booths, product packaging or any of that odd stuff that is printed but not called printing? Or would you be wholly confused by all of this print talk and instead describe us as a creative agency that builds websites or writes brand strategy? And let’s not forget those of you who subscribe to one of our SaaS products or data processing tools. What do you call all of this?