Category archives: business
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Web Innovation and the Evolution of Content
Making a website should be easy. I mean, it’s been over ten years since the widespread adoption of the internet, right? If companies have created tools to allow the non-technical to do things like create blogs, steal music, and find… continue reading »
Solutions vs. Problem Solving
Doesn’t anyone have problems anymore? There are so many solutions out there, it’s a wonder that we still have needs. The word “solution” has replaced the word “product” or “service” in everyday business use. But does this mean that nobody… continue reading »
Disenchantment with “Social” Media
I’ve taken some time off from posting. As I wasn’t exactly lighting it up before, this means that it’s been a while. However, I’ve been trying to unplug a bit from the “always connected” lifestyle that I’ve been leading.
The great lie
Companies wield power in a variety of ways, none more important than in their relationships to their clients and vendors. These relationships form the foundation of any business. If clients leave, the business dies. If vendors or suppliers dry up, then the business is left with nothing to sell. But what is purpose of these relationships? Power? Control? Or something else? continue reading
The Economies of Design
The economic principles taught in business school are based upon the role of price in the world of supply and demand. I explore the surface of this reality as it pertains to the creative industry. continue reading
FORGE Client Application
So I was wondering what it would be like if FORGE treated potential clients like we treat prospective employees. Instead of us selling ourselves, we would let potential clients know if THEY fit the bill. Here’s my first draft. continue reading
Client Relationships
“Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe As I work in the creative field, I am constantly interacting with people. While I sometimes think back to the times where, as a programmer,… continue reading »
Choosing a Design Firm (Part 2) – The RFP Process
The Request for Proposal is loved and so hated at the same time. There are a few suggestions that years of dealing with the RFP process has led me to detail. Read more if you’re interested. continue reading
Project Managers
The project manager is a strange position. In the past, I often found myself in discussions with clients or employees where the problems of dealing with project managers were discussed. To be honest, this sometimes surprises me as I have… continue reading »
Choosing a Design Firm (part 1)
In part 1 of my series on choosing a design firm, I focus on the basics. From deciding continue reading