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In 2012 the world simultaneously mourned, celebrated and once again looked back on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The 50th anniversary of her death was most notably marked with the award-winning film, My Week with Marilyn, which beautifully depicted the s…

Today’s mobile ecosystem is highly competitive and offers many challenges for brands. There is an increasing need to communicate clearly while delivering a cohesive experience across multiple devices. Whether you are a designer, architect, strategist…

I have to admit, I had my doubts about seeing The Artist. As a typical tablet owner who spends at least 90 minutes a day on my iPad watching news clips, TV shows and videos, I wasn’t sure a 100-minute silent film with only 11 spoken words would keep me…

In a digital world, the 130-year old Eastman Kodak—once a giant in film—is in the fight for survival. With the recent hire of law firm Jones Day, rumors of a bankruptcy filing have reached a fever pitch. Now, facing the sale of several of its p…

It’s one thing to win customers; it’s quite another to keep them. This is the challenge that all companies face, especially in today’s competitive, price-conscious environment. Last month I attended a conference on customer loyalty, which feat…

I recently got hit on the head with one of those reminders of “you’re getting old.” I needed glasses. (I know, how tragic!) After getting my prescription, I was eager to ask my four-eyed friends for recommendations on where to get some frames.

What’s the right metaphor for what’s happening in college athletic conferences at the moment? Coming apart at the seams to form the next patchwork? Dominoes? Jenga? Musical chairs? The lure of big time football money and exposure has gone from slo…

Karl Lagerfeld: Creative genius. Keeper of the House of Chanel. Photographer extraordinaire. Man of many opinions. Macy’s newest collaborator? Huh? Lagerfeld began his formal study of design in the 1950s and has worked for the likes of Pierre Balmai…

I think we would all agree that a vending machine isn’t a place you go looking for a positive and enlightening brand experience. Even if a machine is appealing from a graphic and industrial design standpoint, you’re already mentally preparing yours…

Steve Jobs didn’t give us great technology: he gave us a great experience. That’s what I’ll remember about Steve Jobs. And not just in things named with a lower-case “I.” Sure, the products that Apple introduced to the market after Jobs rejoined the…