Blog
I sometimes share my thoughts, but mostly I don’t.
The Value of Great Design… in a Thermostat
Why would I ever pay $250 for a thermostat? Because a programmed thermostat can save 30-40% in heating and cooling costs and the current ones in my home rarely get used properly.Bullet List of why I would buy this:- Easy to read - Encourages Usage/Adjustment- Remote...
Content Marketing
this is really good content marketing. it also seems like a good idea for the world. i will probably eat more chipotle because i watched this. even if i don't eat more. i will enjoy it more when i do eat there.
Style makes all the difference.
Even a simple video about 80s toys set to some awesomely bad singing can be compelling when styled properly.
The Game of All Games is Must Read & Listen
I read too much content. It sometimes hinders my productivity. But it also helps me perform better. Makes me a better thinker. And I'm addicted to learning. So. I keep consuming content. Robert Scoble posted two of the best pieces of content I've consumed in some time...
Online Personas
//brilliant
Super Photoshopped Photos
Wow. These creatively 'photoshopped' photos prove how powerful context really is. Granted I love superheroes and history, but wow these are just good art as well. View all of the cool work by agan harahap
Text Messages
I don't like text messages. Here are my reasons: 1. They interrupt abruptly. 2. They imply urgency without always being urgent. 3. They require all numbers to be synced with a contact on my phone to ensure relevance. I don't want just every random person who needs to...
Where is my mind?
one of my favorite songs (and bands) of all time. impossible to find a good video of it on youtube. was stoked when I found this high of quality live version. ------------------------------------------------------- Oooh - stop With your feet in the air and your head...
“special interest truckstops called websites”
i love some of the quotes in this 1995 MTV news video about 'the internet'. plus cameos by Sandra Bullock, Coolio, & R2D2. a great opening quote by Billy Corgan. oh, did you see those great web graphics?
Sign me up for this book
I know. Trendy. Boring. Nerdy. But it's such a powerful metric. and this is such a great teaser video.
Winter Winds
These guys may be getting overplayed in certain circles, but I'm still enjoying their music.