Please join our team, Arroz y Frijoles, in the Walk for Hunger this
May 2nd, 2010, or donate to this important cause at: http://tinyurl.com/W4H-Dyango. This will be our fourth Walk for Hunger and we are very excited to participate yet again, this time with our newest (10 months) family member, Amalia. Thanks
Por favor unete a nuestro equipo, Arroz y Frijoles, en la marcha contra el hambre (Walk for Hunger) este 2 de Mayo del 2010, o dona a esta causa tan importante. Puedes hacer ambas en esta página: http://tinyurl.com/W4H-Dyango. Este será nuestro cuarto año en la marcha contra el hambre y esta vez participa con nosotros Amalia, el miembro más joven (10 meses) de nuestro equipo. Gracias
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
YouTube - O'Reilly Webcast: Easy Mobile Development with PhoneGap
YouTube - O'Reilly Webcast: Easy Mobile Development with PhoneGap
This is a way to create iPhone / iPad / iPod apps using HTML/CSS/JS, for the designers and developers who don't have time to learn Apple coding.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Minimal Bike
This bike is “Forkless – Cruiser” by Olli Erkkila. He built it for his graduation project at the Institute of Design in Lahti, Finland.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Participatory democracy between designers and clients (part 1)
The Client may benefit more from the Designer's work if the project is approached in terms of problems and goals.
In my years of experience, I have encountered many clients who seek someone to help them design (note the emphasis), instead of looking for someone (preferably a professional) who will help them find a solution to the problem from a design perspective.
Usually, this phenomenon occurs because the Client searches for a Designer at the last minute, when the project has already been completely decided by the Client. This provides a disadvantage to the final result of the project and the objective of the Client. Don't get me wrong, Designers are not the most important part of the game; no one is more versed in the characteristics of a company and its needs, than the Client. However, respecting this same paradigm, it is also true that no one knows more about the process and potential of design than a Designer.
When the Designer is included from the start, another source of ideas and solutions becomes available.
End of Part 1
In my years of experience, I have encountered many clients who seek someone to help them design (note the emphasis), instead of looking for someone (preferably a professional) who will help them find a solution to the problem from a design perspective.
Usually, this phenomenon occurs because the Client searches for a Designer at the last minute, when the project has already been completely decided by the Client. This provides a disadvantage to the final result of the project and the objective of the Client. Don't get me wrong, Designers are not the most important part of the game; no one is more versed in the characteristics of a company and its needs, than the Client. However, respecting this same paradigm, it is also true that no one knows more about the process and potential of design than a Designer.
When the Designer is included from the start, another source of ideas and solutions becomes available.
End of Part 1
Monday, December 28, 2009
About love and client relationships
This morning, while I was having breakfast, I was thinking: Ok, a client is like a girlfriend. Let me explain:
- The first time I see her, I don't know her, but I see her and I think: I would like to make her mine before other designers go after her.
- I send her gifts, flowers and chocolates, and I think: I hope to impress her with these work samples!
- At the same time I ask her out for a date, and I think: I must prepare myself well for this interview, introduce my work and my offer.
- Once she accepts me and we are in a stable relationship: This is a relationship that must be supported with respect, professionalism, and sincere communication.
- Occasionally there is friction, like when she does not want to give me what I ask for, or she thinks that I am asking her for too much, then I think: I have to find a solution so that we can go on, after all we have a history together!
- And if unfortunate things happen that make our relationship come to an end, then: it must be a friendly break up, otherwise my professional reputation could be affected.
- And yes, disappointed girlfriends speak with their friends, and can put your love/professional prospects* in danger.
*truth be told, in matters like this, a monogamous relation is not advisable.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Design Services Survey
Dear friends,
As you all know, I work as a freelance designer, providing branding, graphic and web design services. I am working to increase my client base, and I have created a 4-question, anonymous survey. If you could please take 5 minutes to answer these questions, it would help me greatly. Also, feel free to share it with your friends. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
As you all know, I work as a freelance designer, providing branding, graphic and web design services. I am working to increase my client base, and I have created a 4-question, anonymous survey. If you could please take 5 minutes to answer these questions, it would help me greatly. Also, feel free to share it with your friends. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Just watched (for a second time) a presentation on Google Wave. This is going to be a new way to communicate and collaborate at a personal or a professional level. I am very impressed, and I can't wait to get an invitation to an account. The system is still beta, and you are able to use it only by invitation. Cool stuff!
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